Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSKT 19 Crushed
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Rogan avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a shot from downtown. Rogan moves away and avoids it.
DeRozan ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
DeRozan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DeRozan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogan is looking to counter the offense by DeRozan and move into the clinch.
Rogan throws a hook but DeRozan blocks it.
DeRozan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan tries to land a leg kick but Rogan saw it coming and moves away.
Rogan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogan!
A solid leg kick lands there for DeRozan.
DeRozan with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
DeRozan clinches up against the cage.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeRozan.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that DeRozan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rogan lands a right hand.
DeRozan tries to work over Rogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogan tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeRozan stalling.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
Rogan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogan pushes DeRozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Rogan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a punch to the body.
DeRozan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a punch on the inside.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan is looking to control Rogan's arms but Rogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the cage.
DeRozan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Rogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeRozan slips under a jab from Rogan.
Rogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
DeRozan darts in and clinches Rogan up against the cage.
Rogan works on DeRozan's body with a couple of short punches.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Rogan.
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan trying to stall but Rogan improves his position.
Rogan lands an uppercut.
Rogan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alex Rogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogan cracks DeRozan with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan tries to throw a body punch but Rogan avoids it by throwing DeRozan back against the cage.
Rogan blocking some punches.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
Rogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogan.
Rogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
DeRozan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
Rogan lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rogan.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
Rogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards. #T2#
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Rogan.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogan being controlled against the cage.
Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeRozan is looking to control Rogan's arms but Rogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Rogan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
DeRozan takes one to the side of the head.
Rogan misses with a looping right.
DeRozan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogan.
DeRozan throws out a counter right but Rogan avoids it with no problem.
Rogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogan ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a straight right.
Rogan lands a glancing blow to the side of DeRozan's head.
DeRozan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeRozan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Rogan misses. #CL#
Rogan instigates a clinch.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Rogan lands a body punch.
DeRozan is stalling here.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeRozan.
DeRozan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeRozan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeRozan is struggling to control the position.
Rogan pushes DeRozan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeRozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogan tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Rogan lands a shoulder strike.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogan. #T2#
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Rogan.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogan lands a nice uppercut.
DeRozan blocks an uppercut.
Rogan blocking some punches.
Rogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Rogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeRozans head.
DeRozan blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rogan!
An out of breath Alex Rogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSKT 19 Crushed
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Van Der Helm moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Helas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Van Der Helm closes the distance and clinches.
Helas gets through Van Der Helm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Van Der Helm. #BC#
Van Der Helm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Helm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul Van Der Helm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Der Helm at a distance. #CL#
Van Der Helm has closed the distance and engaged Helas in a clinch. #BC2#
Helas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Helm lands with a nice combination. Helas backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Van Der Helm instigates a clinch.
Helas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Helm backwards.
Van Der Helm blocking some punches. #T1##BC#
Van Der Helm breaks from the clinch.
Helas misses with a hook.#CL#
Van Der Helm rushes Helas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helas misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Van Der Helm breaks the clinch. #CL#
Van Der Helm closes the distance and pushes Helas back into the cage.
Van Der Helm scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Helas fails to land.
Helas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Helm. #BC#
Van Der Helm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Helm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helas takes a swing at Van Der Helm's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Helm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Van Der Helm throws a low kick but Helas moves out of range easily.
Van Der Helm wants to land a leg kick but Helas is out of range.
It seemed like Helas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Der Helm slips a straight right by Helas.
Helas throws a jab when Van Der Helm was well out of range.
Van Der Helm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Helm. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Helas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Der Helm throws a head kick that misses
and Helas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Der Helm pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Van Der Helm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Van Der Helm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Van Der Helm has Helas up against the cage in a clinch.
Helas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Helas fails to land.
Paul Van Der Helm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Helas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Helas is trying to force a seperation but Van Der Helm has the dominant position.
Helas is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Helm is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helas.
Helas swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Helm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helas misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Helas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Helas misses its intended target.
Helas misses the jab.
Van Der Helm misses with a kick to the body
and Van Der Helm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Van Der Helm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Van Der Helm has managed to clinch.
Van Der Helm blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Helas breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Helm misses with a leg kick
and Helas counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Van Der Helm closes the distance and pushes Helas back into the cage.#BC#
Van Der Helm breaks the clinch.
Helas blocks a head kick by Van Der Helm.
Helas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Der Helm looks to clinch
and Helas counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Helm moves away from the strike by Helas.
Van Der Helm slips a straight right by Helas.#T2#
Helas looks to throw the jab but Van Der Helm is out of range.
Van Der Helm throws a leg kick
and Helas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Van Der Helm.
Helas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helas throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Van Der Helm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Der Helm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Van Der Helm breaks the clinch.
Van Der Helm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helas. Helas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Helas gets tackled into the cage by Van Der Helm. Van Der Helm maintains the clinch.
Van Der Helm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Helas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Helm's elbow. #BC2#
Helas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helas missing with a left hand there. Van Der Helm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vorar Helas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Der Helm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Helas tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Helm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helas throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Helas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Der Helm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helas can turn it around.
Van Der Helm looking to throw knees to the head but Helas is blocking nicely.
A short right from Helas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Helm prevents Helas from breaking the clinch.
Helas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helas is trying to push Van Der Helm away but Van Der Helm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Helas scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Helas breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helas pushes Van Der Helm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Van Der Helm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Helas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Helas misses with an uppercut. Van Der Helm saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Helas.
Van Der Helm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helas.#CL#
Van Der Helm rushes Helas and presses him up against the cage.
Helas has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Helm.
Van Der Helm takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Helm has Helas pressed against the cage. #T2#
Helas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Van Der Helm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Van Der Helm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Helm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Helas keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Van Der Helm.
Helas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Helas tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Helm has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helas.
Helas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Helas - that landed with a thud.
Helas misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vorar Helas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vorar Helas!
Vorar Helas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1#
Fuimaono throws a hook but Kurth avoids it easily.
Kurth cracks Fuimaono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Iakopo Fuimaono has been cut.
Fuimaono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuimaono.
Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth punishes Fuimaono's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurth lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuimaono off the cage and back into range.
Fuimaono looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth lands a big right hook! Fuimaono looks hurt but is still standing! Kurth lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fuimaono falls down and Kurth dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fuimaono's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kurth runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MILF 98 Schilt VS Dominguez
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Lister Jr clobbers Renaud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Enorme Renaud has been cut.
Renaud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Renaud sizes up Lister Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lister Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renaud manages to avoid it.
Lister Jr looks to land a right hand but Renaud moved out of range.
Lister Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Renaud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lister Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Renaud has Lister Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Renaud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lister Jr is trying to break free.#BC#
Lister Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Renaud finds it's way through Lister Jr's defenses.
Renaud's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renaud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renaud lands a body shot.
Lister Jr misses with a hook
and Lister Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lister Jr swings for the body but Renaud moves out of range.
Lister Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Renaud counters with a big right hand! Oh Lister Jr is in trouble here! Renaud follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enorme Renaud!

Event: ENIGMA 206
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Que fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuimaono looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuimaono avoids the head kick by Que.
Fuimaono takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Que definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuimaono thuds his right hand into Que's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Que lands a two punch combo.
Fuimaono misses with a right hand
letting Que counter with a right hand.
Que connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fuimaono to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Que!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omnipotent Que!
After the fight, Omnipotent Que was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MILF 91 Jovonovich vs Rahim
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Andolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andolini throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson throws a hook but Andolini blocks it.
Robinson throws a body punch but Andolini moves out of range.
It looked like Andolini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Andolini.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini.
Andolini moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson lands with a hook. Andolini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Andolini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andolini moves away.#KD#
Andolini drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andolini is looking for the KO!#ROC#Robinson is rocked!#T1#
Andolini ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Robinson's jaw. Robinson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Andolini does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Laguera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laguera duly obliges.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Laguera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakai controls the position.
Sakai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Laguera is trying to get back to his feet.
Sakai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laguera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laguera tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sakai biding his time, controlling Laguera.
Laguera wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Laguera is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Sakai sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Laguera has no choice but to tap and Sakai jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Sakai!
After the big win, Jin Sakai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 50
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Turngemaxt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saheed, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Turngemaxt gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Turngemaxt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saheed defends it well.
Saheed trying to control here.
Turngemaxt throwing shots but Saheed is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Saheed actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turngemaxt wants to pass to mount but Saheed is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turngemaxt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saheed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saheed won't allow Turngemaxt to pass to mount. #T1#
Turngemaxt passes to side control.
Turngemaxt trying to control the position but Saheed is working away. #SUB2#
Turngemaxt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saheed, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Turngemaxt is trying to get an arm triangle but Saheed is defending well.
Saheed can't do much from the bottom here.
Turngemaxt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saheed prevents Turngemaxt from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turngemaxt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Turngemaxt has an Americana. Saheed didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Turngemaxt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Turngemaxt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Furdas Turngemaxt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Furdas Turngemaxt thanked BANZAI NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woodley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bafote thinking.
Woodley stuns Bafote with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bafote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Woodley.
Bafote staying out of range there.
Woodley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Woodley to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Woodley tries to keep at a distance but Bafote has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woodley's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Woodley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Woodley tries to break the clinch but Bafote is controlling the position.
Woodley working hard to break the clinch.
Woodley misses with a punch to the body.
Woodley avoiding damage as Bafote throws knees to the body.
Bafote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Fransisco Woodley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bafote lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Bafote is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Bafote.
Woodley takes an elbow to the temple.
Bafote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woodley taking a breather.
Bafote blocks a body shot from Woodley.
Woodley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bafote misses with an elbow over the top.
Bafote scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Woodley is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bafote.
Woodley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bafote finish him?
Bafote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woodley looks winded!
Bafote lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Fransisco Woodley's cut even more.
Bafote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bafote pushes Woodley against the cage. Bafote is working some dirty boxing. Bafote pushes off with a quick right hook! Woodley goes down! Woodley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bafote moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obah Bafote!
A victorious Obah Bafote thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 52
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Sato lands with a cross.
Bin Abraham Joseph takes one on the button.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Bin Abraham Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bin Abraham Joseph. Sato shrugs it off though.
Bin Abraham Joseph throws a lazy body kick
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato scores with a jab.
Bin Abraham Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Abraham Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bin Abraham Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bin Abraham Joseph pushes Sato away with a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sato lands a jab to Bin Abraham Joseph's midsection.
Bin Abraham Joseph's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bin Abraham Joseph's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Bin Abraham Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Abraham Joseph misses with a head kick.
Bin Abraham Joseph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bin Abraham Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Sato tests Bin Abraham Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Abraham Joseph.
Bin Abraham Joseph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sato if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Sato there.
Bin Abraham Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Sato.
Sato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bin Abraham Joseph can pounce on him.
Sato scores with a sloppy right hand. Bin Abraham Joseph should have avoided that one.
Bin Abraham Joseph throws a front kick that sends Sato stumbling back into the cage.
Sato clobbers Bin Abraham Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bin Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Bin Abraham Joseph wants to counter with a clinch but Sato pushes him away.
Sato stalks Bin Abraham Joseph and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bin Abraham Joseph's face. Bin Abraham Joseph staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Bin Abraham Joseph is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shayaa Bin Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Bin Abraham Joseph! He's out on his feet! Sato rushes in and drops Bin Abraham Joseph with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Datsuro Sato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1#
Strijk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Cartagena has closed the distance and engaged Strijk in a clinch.
Strijk tries to break the clinch but Cartagena is controlling the position.
Come on Cartagena - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strijk is trying to pull guard but Cartagena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Cartagena gets control of Strijk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cartagena will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cartagena has Strijk pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cartagena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strijk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strijk wants to control from the top but Cartagena keeps moving. #T1##ES2#
Cartagena pushes Strijk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cartagena tries to work over Strijk's front leg with a kick but Strijk checks it.
Cartagena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strijk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cartagena's knee momentarily.
Strijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Cartagena clinches up with Strijk and pushes him back against the cage.
Cartagena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strijk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strijk missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Cartagena pulls guard effortlessly.
Strijk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartagena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strijk is fighting to break Cartagena's control of his arms but Cartagena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cartagena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strijk's guard. #REVB##T2#
Strijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strijk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strijk tries to stand but Cartagena is controlling from the bottom.
Cartagena seems keen to control Strijk's posture.#SUB2#
Cartagena escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strijk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strijk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartagena is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Strijk trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartagena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartagena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strijk's guard. #REVB#
Strijk wants to stand but Cartagena is controlling the position. #SUB#
Strijk looking for a guillotine here but Cartagena defends easily. #SUB2#
Cartagena is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartagena looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Strijk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartagena defends it easily.
Cartagena lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strijk wants to sweep here but Cartagena controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Cartagena dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartagena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strijk swivels and escapes.
Strijk throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Pierre Cartagena has been cut.
Strijk keeps Cartagena at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Cartagena moves into range and clinches up with Strijk.
Strijk blocks an elbow strike from Cartagena.
A short body shot lands from Cartagena as the two fighters clinch.
Strijk tries to pull guard but Cartagena won't allow it. #TD2#
Cartagena turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cartagena manages to end up in side control.
Strijk is looking to regain half guard here but Cartagena keeps moving and retains side control.
Strijk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartagena's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Strijk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strijk is trying to keep Cartagena in close. #T1#
Strijk wants to sweep but no luck.
Strijk working a defensive guard here.
Cartagena controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strijk wants to stand and escape but Cartagena is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strijk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartagena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strijk with the inside leg kick.
Arysth Strijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strijk throws a head kick that misses.
Pierre Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartagena moves out of range as Strijk throws a body kick.
And Cartagena tries to counter it with a takedown but Strijk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strijk throws a head kick that Cartagena semi-blocks.
Cartagena misses with a takedown attempt - Strijk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartagena throws an overhand right that lands on Strijk's shoulder, as Strijk tries to avoid the shot.
Cartagena is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cartagena forces Strijk back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Strijk lands but Cartagena takes it in his stride.
Strijk lands a high kick!
Cartagena shoots for a double leg takedown but Strijk sprawls well. He's pushed Cartagena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arysth Strijk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Cartagena.#T3##KD#
Strijk lands a big head kick that sends Cartagena tumbling to the mat! Strijk takes a step backwards and waves Cartagena back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arysth Strijk!
Arysth Strijk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MILF 80 Lopez vs Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
Lister Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lister Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Ogunkoya sprawls well. He's pushed Lister Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ogunkoya! But no joy.
Ogunkoya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lister Jr misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Lister Jr misses.
Some wild striking there from Ogunkoya.
Ogunkoya lands a right hook to the body.
Ogunkoya misses with a few strikes there.
Ogunkoya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lister Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogunkoya walks into a jab.#KD#
Lister Jr lands a left and a right that sends Ogunkoya crashing to the canvas! Lister Jr dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Ogunkoya is rocked!
Lister Jr cracks Ogunkoya with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Lister Jr!

Event: MILF 79 Barber vs Galecki
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Legend.
The Legend throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Legend throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Legend misses with a straight right.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Legend sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
The Legend works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Legend.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Legend misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Robinson has managed to clinch.
The Legend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Legend tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing The Legend back against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but The Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Legend smiles and moves away.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and The Legend counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Legend cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##TD#
Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Legend's half guard.
The Legend is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Legend avoid being mounted?
The Legend is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount!
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Robinson stands up from mount. Strange move.
A lazy left from The Legend finds it's target.#CL#
Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Legend. #T2##TD#
Robinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but The Legend defends it.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robinson tries to control but The Legend wriggling away.
Robinson moves to the back position. #SUB#
Robinson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. The Legend knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften The Legend for a finish. #T3#
The Legend is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been informed that The Legend has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson controlling well, preventing The Legend from escaping the position.
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
The Legend preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson. #SUB#
Robinson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Legend is in real trouble here. Robinson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Legend is tapping out! Robinson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Robinson!
Our winner, Nate Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SSKT 17 Annihilation
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan effectively controlling the action here.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki wants to break free but DeRozan has control.
Oki is trying to force a seperation but DeRozan has the dominant position.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan scores with a shoulder strike.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeRozan keeps control of Oki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A short right from DeRozan.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki tries to circle away but DeRozan has him pinned against the cage.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan struggles to land a body shot inside as Oki controls his hands.
DeRozan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeRozan digs a right hand into Oki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oki's gas tank.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki wants to break free but DeRozan has control.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan stalls.
Oki is trying to push DeRozan away but DeRozan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
DeRozan instigates a clinch.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeRozan lands with a short shot to the head.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
DeRozan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Oki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
DeRozan working aggressively here.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
Oki letting DeRozan take a breather here.
DeRozan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeRozan struggles to land a body shot inside as Oki controls his hands.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMar DeRozan.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeRozan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy.
DeRozan scores with a leg kick.
DeRozan is looking to clinch. #CL2#
DeRozan clinches up with Oki and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on DeRozan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeRozan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oki up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DeRozan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oki at a distance.
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kenji Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRozan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
DeRozan gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from DeRozan.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki is looking to break free of the clinch but DeRozan has double underhooks.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
DeRozan lands a left hand.
DeRozan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeRozan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki tries to break free but DeRozan pushes him back against the cage.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
DeRozan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
DeRozan just leaning against Oki, taking a breather. #T2#
DeRozan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan slowing the pace effectively.
DeRozan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeRozan.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenji Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeMar DeRozan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMar DeRozan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeRozan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMar DeRozan!
A relieved looking DeMar DeRozan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Bin Abraham Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bin Abraham Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jovanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin Abraham Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Abraham Joseph is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Jovanovic scores with a jab. Bin Abraham Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Shayaa Bin Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bin Abraham Joseph's head backwards.
Jovanovic stuns Bin Abraham Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bin Abraham Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land a front kick but Jovanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Abraham Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bin Abraham Joseph's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bin Abraham Joseph's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bin Abraham Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to clinch there but Jovanovic circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that Bin Abraham Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Bin Abraham Joseph also avoids with ease.
Shayaa Bin Abraham Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Bin Abraham Joseph is rocked!
Jovanovic lands with an overhand left.
Bin Abraham Joseph is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic cracks Bin Abraham Joseph with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bin Abraham Joseph falls to his knees and Jovanovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jovanovic!
Marko Jovanovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MILF 69 Parisini vs Tanaka
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Halowel.#CL2#
Halowel clinches up with Lister Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Halowel goes for a takedown attempt but Lister Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lister Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Halowel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Lister Jr.
Halowel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lister Jr.
Halowel tries to clinch but Lister Jr moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lister Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Halowel with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lister Jr misses its target.
Lister Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halowel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister Jr.
Lister Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Lister Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Lister Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halowel's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halowel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Lister Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Halowel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halowel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lister Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lister Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Halowel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lister Jr misses with a head shot. Halowel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lister Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Halowel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Halowel wants to control from the top but Lister Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Lister Jr working a defensive guard but Halowel passes into half guard.
Lister Jr tries to get to full guard but Halowel has control of the leg.
Lister Jr tries to kick Halowel off in order to stand up. Halowel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Halowel working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Halowel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister Jr wants to control but Halowel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lister Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Halowel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lister Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lister Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lister Jr tries to get out of the position.
Lister Jr is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Halowel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Halowel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halowel looks winded!
Halowel tries to move into range but Lister Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nolan Halowel has been cut.#KD#
Lister Jr lands a big shot that drops Halowel! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lister Jr trying to control but Halowel is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Halowel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lister Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lister Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halowel on the ground.
Lister Jr stands up over Halowel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halowel keeping moving, preventing Lister Jr from controlling successfully.
Lister Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halowel's head.
Lister Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lister Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Halowel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lister Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lister Jr lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Nolan Halowel's cut even more.
Nolan Halowel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lister Jr misses with an uppercut. Halowel saw that one coming.
Halowel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Lister Jr lands a big shot that drops Halowel! Can he finish him? #ROC#Halowel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halowel wants to stand up but Lister Jr is controlling him.
Halowel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lister Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lister Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Tommy Lister Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lister Jr with a nice head shot there.
Halowel trying to control the position here.
Lister Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lister Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lister Jr lands a couple of digs.#CUT#The cut above Nolan Halowel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nolan Halowel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Lister Jr!
In defeat, Nolan Halowel stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a glizzy'.

Event: MILF 65 Veainu vs McGraw
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Robinson throws a hook but Hiroshima blocks it.
Hiroshima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robinson manages to circle out of the way.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiroshima swivels and escapes.
Hiroshima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Hiroshima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Hiroshima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robinson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Hiroshima closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hiroshima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Hiroshima fails to land.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiroshima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freaky Hiroshima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Robinson.
Hiroshima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Robinson tries to get set, Hiroshima tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Robinson. #T1#
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hiroshima takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Hiroshima pulls Robinson into guard. #T2##SUB#
Hiroshima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hiroshima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hiroshima has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson stands up over Hiroshima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiroshima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiroshima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Hiroshima's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hiroshima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hiroshima managing to control the position. #T3#
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hiroshima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robinson passes into side control.
Robinson happy to just control the position for now.
Hiroshima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hiroshima wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Hiroshima prevents Robinson from improving position.
Hiroshima is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hiroshima keeping his opponent close.
Robinson trying to control the position but Hiroshima is working away.
Hiroshima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Hiroshima is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiroshima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Freaky Hiroshima will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hiroshima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Robinson tries to get set, Hiroshima tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hiroshima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson trying to control but Hiroshima is working from the bottom.
Hiroshima is controlling Robinson's posture.
Nate Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Robinson is posturing up here but Hiroshima has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Robinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Robinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Hiroshima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freaky Hiroshima!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Saheed moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Saheed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz misses with a hook. Saheed ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Saheed avoids them all with ease.
Cruz cracks Saheed with an open hand slap.
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saheed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Saheed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Saheed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saheed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saheed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saheed misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Saheed will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saheed looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Saheed drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saheed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saheed throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saheed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Saheed throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Saheed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Saheed moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Saheed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Santa Cruz has been cut.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saheed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Saheed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saheed doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Saheed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Saheed.
Saheed moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Saheed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saheed missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saheed misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saheed.
Saheed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Saheed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Saheed moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Saheed avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Saheed missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Saheed slips the punch.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saheed tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Donk. Cruz catches Saheed right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
letting Saheed counter with a right hand.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Saheed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looks to land a combination. Saheed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saheed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Saheed's head back.
Saheed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Saheed didn't see that one coming.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saheed was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Saheed misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Saheed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santa Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santa Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Saheed throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz stuns Saheed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Saheed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saheed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Saheed counters with a stiff right hand.
Saheed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Saheed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saheed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Saheed throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Saheed looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Saheed throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Saheed.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Saheed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saheed tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santa Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Saheed off the cage and back into range.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Saheed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saheed on the side of the head.
Saheed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santa Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saheed moves out of range of the strikes.
Saheed slips a jab and a cross from Cruz. #T2#
Saheed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saheed ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
A little feinted left hand from Saheed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saheed lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Saheed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saheed ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Saheed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saheed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz scores with a jab. Saheed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saheed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Saheed dodges the punch combination from Cruz. #T3#
Saheed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saheed moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saheed misses the target.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saheed moves away.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saheed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saheed misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Saheed slips the punch.
Cruz misses with a right hand
letting Saheed counter with a right hand.
Saheed dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Saheed finish him?
Saheed lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saheed throws an overhand right that drops Cruz like a sack of potatoes! Saheed dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danjuma Saheed!
Danjuma Saheed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Woodley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woodley misses with a looping right.
Woodley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki throws the kick towards the body but Woodley avoids it.
Woodley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamasaki has time to react.
Yamasaki fails with the takedown
and Woodley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki misses with a takedown
and Woodley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Seiji Yamasaki has been cut.
Woodley cracks Yamasaki with an open hand slap.
Woodley throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Yamasaki counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki is pushing Woodley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Woodley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Yamasaki gets control of Woodley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamasaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Woodley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woodley wants to stand but Yamasaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woodley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woodley on the ground.
Yamasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamasaki, not yet.
Woodley controlling from the top position.
Yamasaki wants to hit a sweep here but Woodley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yamasaki there! #T2#
Woodley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamasaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Woodley looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Yamasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Woodley controlling the pace for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamasaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woodley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Woodley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Woodley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fransisco Woodley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seiji Yamasaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Yamasaki clinches with his opponent.
Woodley tries to break the clinch but Yamasaki is controlling the position.
Yamasaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Woodley is pressed up against the cage. Yamasaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Woodley down to the mat. Woodley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Woodley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Woodley lands a lovely overhand right.
Seiji Yamasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamasaki takes one to the chin there.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Yamasaki avoids them all with ease.
Woodley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamasaki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Woodley.
Yamasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Woodley scores with a one two! Yamasaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodley connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woodley finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamasaki's head.
Oh Yamasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Woodley moves out of range.
Yamasaki seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Woodley scores with a jab to the body.
Woodley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fransisco Woodley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woodley throws a hook to the side of Yamasaki's head but Yamasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woodley misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a good low kick that Woodley was not able to check.
Yamasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Woodley counters with a crisp one two that drops Yamasaki! Woodley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yamasaki to his feet! Yamasaki is in big trouble!
Woodley leaves Yamasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Yamasaki has Woodley up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamasaki tries a body shot but Woodley blocks it.
Yamasaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##TD#
Yamasaki successfully pulls guard.
Woodley wanted to stand there but Yamasaki had control of the position.
Woodley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yamasaki is looking to stand up but Woodley isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamasaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamasaki tries to get out of the position.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamasaki wants to control but Woodley passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Yamasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woodley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Woodley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamasaki defending well though.
Woodley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Woodley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yamasaki wants to control but Woodley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woodley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Woodley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woodley wants to stand up but Yamasaki has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woodley lands the left hand.
Woodley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woodley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamasaki's hands.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Yamasaki gets a clinch.
Yamasaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Woodley is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamasaki has double underhooks. #BC#
Yamasaki breaks from the clinch.
Fransisco Woodley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodley lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown
and Woodley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fransisco Woodley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seiji Yamasaki's cut.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodley. #CL#
Yamasaki rushes Woodley and presses him up against the cage.
Yamasaki is trying to pull guard but Woodley has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Yamasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Woodley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Yamasaki pushes Woodley up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki fails to pull guard.
Yamasaki prevents Woodley from breaking the clinch.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Woodley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seiji Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley stops a takedown attempt from Yamasaki. #T1#
Woodley is trying to push Yamasaki away but Yamasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Yamasaki breaks from the clinch.
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Woodley.
Yamasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woodley sprawls and moves away.
Woodley lands with a shot to the body.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown
enabling Woodley to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Woodley lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Woodley.
Yamasaki slips a jab and a cross from Woodley. #CL#
Yamasaki has managed to clinch. #T2#
Woodley gets underhooks to prevent Yamasaki's takedown attempt.
Woodley is trying to push Yamasaki away but Yamasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yamasaki tries to pull guard but Woodley holds him up against the cage and eventually Yamasaki drops back down to his feet.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Yamasaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woodley after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamasaki jumps guard but Woodley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Yamasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Yamasaki clinches up against the cage.
Yamasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woodley prevents the takedown attempt.
Woodley working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC#
Yamasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Yamasaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woodley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamasaki is in Woodley's guard.
Woodley trying to control the position here.
Yamasaki won't allow Woodley to get back to his feet.
Woodley keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Woodley pulls Yamasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Woodley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fransisco Woodley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodley is looking to stand up but Yamasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woodley connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodley lands with a good body shot.
Seiji Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransisco Woodley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fransisco Woodley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransisco Woodley!

Event: ENIGMA 202
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Fuimaono paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Beluga Maluga has been cut.
Maluga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maluga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Maluga cracks Fuimaono with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fuimaono looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Maluga finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Piliki Fuimaono has been cut.
Donk. Fuimaono catches Maluga right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga blocks a jab.#TD#
Maluga gets caught flat footed, as Fuimaono shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fuimaono working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maluga's head.
Maluga working a defensive guard here.
Maluga wants to sweep here but Fuimaono controlling him for the moment.
Fuimaono postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maluga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuimaono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maluga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuimaono is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maluga is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fuimaono has his hands on Maluga's head, controlling the position.
Fuimaono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##ES#
Fuimaono has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maluga has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fuimaono working hard to break the clinch.
Maluga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuimaono is trying to push Maluga away but Maluga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fuimaono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuimaono is trying to break the clinch but Maluga has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuimaono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maluga misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuimaono tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
Maluga working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
We've been hearing reports that Fuimaono has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maluga working aggressively here. #T2#
Fuimaono prevents a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maluga keeps control of Fuimaono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuimaono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuimaono swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuimaono controls his hands.
Maluga misses with the head strike.
Fuimaono tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Fuimaono tries to break free but Maluga pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maluga fails to land. #KD2#
Maluga drops Fuimaono with a big knee straight up the middle! Fuimaono is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga swings for the body but Fuimaono moves out of range.
Fuimaono thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piliki Fuimaono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fuimaono scores with a takedown into Maluga's guard.
Fuimaono showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maluga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuimaono is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fuimaono lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fuimaono landing with the ground and pound.
Fuimaono not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fuimaono works over Maluga with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuimaono stands up over Maluga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuimaono landing some decent shots from guard.
Maluga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB2#
Maluga isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fuimaono stacks Maluga on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fuimaono!#SUB#
Fuimaono has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maluga is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fuimaono yanks on the arm and Maluga is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fuimaono.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Piliki Fuimaono!

Event: MILF 58 Browning VS Cruz
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1##CL#
Weaver has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Weaver won't allow it.
Weaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Weaver is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Robinson jumps into guard, dragging Weaver to the mat. #SUB2#
Weaver is posturing up here but Robinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Weaver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Weaver has to tap! Slick submission there by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Robinson!
An out of breath Nate Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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