Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Wolfe lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wolfe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolfe works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolfe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wolfe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Wolfe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolfe but great work by Green.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wolfe's legs.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Wolfe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Wolfe is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Wolfe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking for a rear naked choke here but Green reverses the position brilliantly into Wolfe's guard!
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wolfe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
Wolfe trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Green is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well. #SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe controlling the position well.
Green is keen to just control but Wolfe is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Wolfe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolfe did well to prevent Green getting side control.#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green prevents Wolfe from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mateo Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Green passes into side control!
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is not content to let Green control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!
Wolfe is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfe controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Draymond Green 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wolfe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Green is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Wolfe is trying for a kimura here. Green looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wolfe wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateo Wolfe!

Event: C380: Duran vs Spicoli III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Lima with a poor takedown
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Hogg.
Hogg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Hogg counters with a crisp one two that drops Lima! Hogg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lima to his feet! Lima is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hogg did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
Hogg regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!#SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lima is sitting in close to Hogg's body. Hogg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lima is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lima is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hogg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Hogg!
Our winner, Johnny Hogg, 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: C375: Chai vs Shida
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miranda.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miranda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruno Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.#TD2#
Miranda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lima trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Miranda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miranda is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Miranda is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lima has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Miranda is looking to defend but Lima has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Miranda! Lima pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Miranda taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Lima!
Our winner, Ricardo Lima, 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: C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Valerio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lima doesn't defend quickly enough and Valerio has managed to lock this one up! Can Lima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valerio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Rank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Rank tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rank tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rank to the ground. Rank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Rank. That snapped Harris's head back.
Rank misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris moves away from the strike by Rank.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Rank avoids it well and moves away.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Rank shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rank! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rank throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rank advances position into side control!
Rank controls the position from side control.#T1#
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris is pushing Rank's head away, looking to escape. Rank manages to hold on to the position though.
Harris being controlled for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Rank 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.
It looks like Rank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Rank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Rank wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. #T3#
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harris tries to kick Rank off but Rank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Rank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Rank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Rank shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Harris misses #TD2#
and Rank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rank is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris wants to control but Rank postures up.#SUB2#
Rank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Rank keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Rank dominates the positioning.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rank to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Rank as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rank controls the pace.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harris is looking to control Rank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris won't allow Rank to pass to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Rank is looking for a kimura here.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Rank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank stops Harris from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harris pushes Rank up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank 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#
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Rank, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Rank against the cage but Rank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ftank Rank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Rank sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frank Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Rank counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying to remain calm as Rank controls from the top position.
Rank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Harris is trying to buck Rank off.
Rank taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Rank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rank showed some decent athleticism there.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank is controlling the pace.
Rank wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well. #T3#
Harris pushes Rank off looking to stand but Rank dives back in and keeps control.
Rank sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rank.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Rank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Rank, which made it look bad.
Rank feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ftank Rank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rank 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ftank Rank!

Event: C360: Marley vs Kringle
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
DeCoteau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeCoteau wants it to stay on the feet.
DeCoteau throws a counter combo.
DeCoteau motions for Lima to come forward. DeCoteau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but DeCoteau defending well.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeCoteau is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima wants to pass the guard but DeCoteau is defending well. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCoteau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
DeCoteau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeCoteau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
DeCoteau trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoteau keeps working.
Lima controlling the action here.#SUB2#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeCoteau to regain full guard.
DeCoteau is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoteau, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
DeCoteau looking for subs off his back but Lima has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is controlling the pace.
DeCoteau is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima stalling.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoteau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoteau is trying to get back to full guard.
DeCoteau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeCoteau.
Lima trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoteau throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
DeCoteau looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeCoteau as he jumps to the side.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCoteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima fails with the takedown.
DeCoteau tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeCoteau misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeCoteau.#TD#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ricardo Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
DeCoteau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoteau has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeCoteau is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lima trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
DeCoteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoteau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoteau works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
DeCoteau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeCoteau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
DeCoteau pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeCoteau throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for DeCoteau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeCoteau quickly recovers to half guard.
DeCoteau tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeCoteau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeCoteau is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
DeCoteau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
DeCoteau looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoteau, not yet.
DeCoteau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle here but DeCoteau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lima tries to buck DeCoteau off but DeCoteau is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by DeCoteau.
Lima gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb DeCoteau 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#
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeCoteau defends well and Lima ends up having to push DeCoteau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeCoteau to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeCoteau avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCoteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.#TD#
DeCoteau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but DeCoteau has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
DeCoteau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoteau is trying to hold Lima in close to prevent damage but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima is thwarting DeCoteau's attempts to control the position.#T2#
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeCoteau is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but DeCoteau defends it. #T3#
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeCoteau trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
DeCoteau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!#SUB2#
DeCoteau looking for the RNC.
DeCoteau is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into DeCoteau. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DeCoteau's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lima won't allow DeCoteau to sweep him here.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving.
DeCoteau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau managing to control the position.
Lima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeCoteau controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
DeCoteau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima prevents DeCoteau from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Lima!
Our winner, Ricardo Lima, 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: BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
Lin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Well, if Green is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Lin is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Green.#ROC2#Lin is rocked!
Lin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Green postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Green goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Draymond Green!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
John looking to score a takedown here. O Conner is defending well but John drives through and ends up in O Conner's guard.
O Conner wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
O Conner controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
O Conner is looking to stand up but John isn't so interested in that idea.
John wants to control from the top but O Conner keeps moving.
O Conner wants to stand up but John is controlling him. #SUB#
John 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conner pulls John in to control the position.
O Conner wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
O Conner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Conner showed some decent athleticism there.
O Conner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Conner prevents John from improving his position.
O Conner is trying to control. John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Conner is nestled in close to John, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Conner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Conner lands with a punch from half guard.
O Conner is trying to control the action in half guard but John is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
John looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
O Conner seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.
O Conner is trying to control. John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Conner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Conner trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
John makes his way to full guard. A much better position for John.
O Conner wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
O Conner distracts John with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
O Conner trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Conner looking to sit in guard and control but John gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
John stopping the sweep attempt from O Conner.
John pushing down on O Conner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Conner is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
John is working for a submission of some sort.
O Conner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with John. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Conner is looking to escape.#SUB#
John is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Conner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time John. #T4##SUB#
John is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Conner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
John is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Conner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Conner trying to control from the bottom.
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 Jujitsu John will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
John is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Conner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
O Conner looking to score a takedown here. John is defending well but O Conner drives through and ends up in John's guard.
O Conner trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
O Conner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John keeping moving, preventing O Conner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
O Conner got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Conner has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
O Conner trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
O Conner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! John is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! John has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
John gets to his feet. O Conner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
John darts in looking for a takedown but O Conner gets double underhooks and turns John into the cage.
John goes for a takedown attempt but O Conner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
John gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Conner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O Conner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Conner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Conner trying to control but John is working from the bottom. #SUB#
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Conner scoring with punches to the head and body.
O Conner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Conner works over John with some ground and pound from guard.
John trying to keep a closed guard but O Conner is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Conner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
John has his foot on O Conner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Conner works his way back into a safe position though.
O Conner is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
John keeping moving, preventing O Conner from controlling successfully.
O Conner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of John's head.
O Conner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of John's head.
O Conner wants to control from the top but John keeps moving. #SUB#
John is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John keeping moving, preventing O Conner from controlling successfully.
Brian O Conner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
O Conner throws a sloppy strike and John has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! O Conner is forced to tap! Great BJJ from John!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jujitsu John!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024

#R1##TD#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and bounces John off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
John escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedsharipov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedsharipov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
John is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
John is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Magomedsharipov has his hands clasped together but John extends and breaks Magomedsharipov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by John.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jujitsu John!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 109
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Retsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
Retsu lands with a slapping head kick.
Retsu misses with a two punch combination.
John fails with a takedown attempt.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
John shoots in for a takedown but Retsu shows good takedown defense.
John takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Retsu misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and John counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
John wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Retsu, who protects the arm well.
Retsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Retsu is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Retsu is pushing John's head away, looking to escape. John manages to hold on to the position though.
Retsu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
John thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Retsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Retsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Retsu.
John trying to control the hands but Retsu breaks the grip. #SUB#
John defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Retsu's arms.
Retsu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.#SUB#
John preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Retsu. #T2#
Retsu throws strikes from the back but John rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by John.
Retsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as John works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Retsu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because John has locked up a guillotine! John's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Retsu is holding on here and John must be using up a lot of energy. Retsu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! John gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jujitsu John!

Event: C350: Marley vs Hightower II
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krakowski circles away.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima.

Krakowski sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krakowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Krakowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krakowski finish him?!#ROC#Lima is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowski finish him?
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
enabling Krakowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakowski is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Krakowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Krakowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD#
Krakowski lands a big right hand that sends Lima crashing to the mat! Krakowski stays standing though and waves Lima back to his feet!
Krakowski throws a monster overhand right that drops Lima! Krakowski follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski!
A relieved looking Bernard Krakowski 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 BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
John drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
John passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poirier is in trouble now - John has advanced to mount!
Poirier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
John looking to secure an arm triangle but Poirier defends it well.
Poirier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.#SUB2#
John quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for John but it's paid off an Poirier is forced to tap! Nice work by John.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jujitsu John!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Green feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jackson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Draymond Green!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 95
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidd's waist but Kidd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
John looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kidd!
Kidd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kidd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Kidd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Kidd cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
Kidd lands a slapping body shot.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
Kidd cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kidd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kidd stalks John and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into John's face. John staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kidd works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
John shoots in and drives through. Kidd sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.#T3#
John fails with the takedown.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased.
Kidd throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidd scores with a jab. John acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidd is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Kidd circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kidd misses with a body shot.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
John lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from John, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that 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.#R2#
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
John scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
John is looking for a kimura here.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kidd looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it.
John slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##ES#
Kidd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but John is on him like a limpet, forcing Kidd back against the cage.
John jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd with a hook.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
John with a poor takedown
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot.
Kidd lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from John.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John takes one to the chin there.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Kidd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows John to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kidd is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. John presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
Kidd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
John is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
John fails with the takedown.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
John gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kidd thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd throws a series of strikes that have John backpedaling.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidd 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.

William Kidd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd lands a jab to John's midsection.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Kidd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kidd throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kidd won't be happy with that. #ES#
Kidd throws John to one side and escapes!
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!
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces John back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Kidd. #T1#
John takes one on the button.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jujitsu John.
John throws a leg kick but Kidd checks it.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kidd. #TD2#
John shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidd's guard.#ES#
Kidd uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidd is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Kidd circles away and we're back to standing.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kidd connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
John goes for a double leg but Kidd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kidd continues to drive forward.
Kidd lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
Kidd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
John has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
John shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidd's guard.

Kidd pushes John off and scrambles back to his feet.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kidd.
John misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a left to the body.
Kidd misses with a double jab. #T4#
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John tries for a takedown but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jujitsu John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
A very excited looking William Kidd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Green.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Tanaka gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Tanaka manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tanaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Green stacks Tanaka 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 Green!#T2#
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Tanaka is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Green has hold of Tanaka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tanaka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Green looking to control but Tanaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SU#
Green get's back to his feet.
A punch combination from Green misses. #TD2#
Tanaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tanaka manages to mount him!
Tanaka controlling his opponent. #T4#
Tanaka lands a big elbow.
Tanaka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Green because Tanaka loaded up on that one.
Tanaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
Tanaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
Tanaka 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.

A close round but Daichi Tanaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.#TD#
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tanaka trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it. #T1#
Tanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Green pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Tanaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanaka is in Green's guard.
Tanaka passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Green wants to sweep but Tanaka has passed to side control!
Green wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is dominant here and he's now got Green's back!#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Green knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Green for a finish.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Green pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Green is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Tanaka has good solid back control here.
Tanaka gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
Tanaka lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tanaka.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Green right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daichi Tanaka 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Green tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanaka manages to circle out of the way.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tanaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself. #T1#
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but Tanaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Green wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Green gets a clinch. #TD#
Green jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Green keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Green wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka postures up.
Daichi Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tanaka swings for the body but Green moves out of range. #TD2#
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Tanaka!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
John tries for a takedown but Montanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montanti throws a big shot that misses.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from John.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Montanti gets caught flat footed, as John shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Montanti manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Montanti.
John is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montanti to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Montanti manages to break the clinch.
Montanti throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Montanti sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That kick from John tenderised Montanti's leg. Montanti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Montanti scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Montanti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
John fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Montanti cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Montanti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Montanti looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John trying to control but Montanti is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
John drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and John jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
John sitting in guard here, content to control.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montanti has John pulled in close to control his posture.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Montanti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Montanti is looking to stand up but John isn't so interested in that idea.
Montanti trying to control the position.
John trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montanti's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montanti keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montanti throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
Montanti looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montanti.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montanti.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Montanti with a hook.
The fighters circling - Montanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Montanti.#TD#
John dives in and scores a takedown into Montanti's guard.

Montanti manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montanti walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montanti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
Montanti misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
John half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from John.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Montanti dominated that 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.#R2#
A lazy left from Montanti finds it's target.
Montanti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John moves forwards but Montanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John moves out of range as Montanti strikes.
Montanti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
John closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Montanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
John is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montanti is just riding it out for now. John eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if John is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
John missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
John prevents Montanti from improving his position.#SUB#
John is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Montanti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tommaso Montanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from John.
Montanti misses with a looping left.
John tries for a takedown but Montanti circles away easily
letting Montanti counter with a right hand.
Tommaso Montanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John moves forwards but Montanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montanti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
No luck for John with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Montanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Montanti coming out on top.
Montanti cracks a nice hook into John's ribs.
John ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Montanti.
Montanti lands a nice looking body shot.
John walks into a jab.
Montanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by John.
Montanti scoring well with a low kick there.
Montanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from John there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by John.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montanti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
John is looking for a kimura here.
Montanti wants to control but John is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Montanti is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
John is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montanti is just riding it out for now. John eventually gives up the hold.
Montanti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John is just content to waste time from the top position. Montanti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Montanti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Montanti lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montanti.
John shoots in for a takedown but Montanti shows good takedown defense.
John takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
John throws a combination that misses
and Montanti counters with a left and a right that stings John.
Montanti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
Montanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montanti connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.#ROC2#John is rocked!
John throws a leg kick
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montanti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montanti's waist but Montanti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side. #T1#
John tries for a takedown but Montanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jujitsu John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montanti throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
John is looking to clinch.
John moves away from the strike by Montanti.
Good exchange - Montanti coming out on top.
John ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.
Montanti with a hook.
Montanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montanti leaves John with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tommaso Montanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Montanti lands a left and a right that send John crashing to the mat, dazed. Montanti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montanti fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
John slips under a jab.
Montanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montanti throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Montanti misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Montanti missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montanti loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
Montanti missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montanti lands with a shot to the body.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John slips a straight right by Montanti.
Montanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Montanti.
Jujitsu John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John attempts a counter takedown but Montanti avoids it well and moves away.
Montanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montanti blocks a head kick by John.
Tommaso Montanti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
John looks for a takedown but Montanti sprawls well.
Montanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Nice jab there from Montanti.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montanti scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
John has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from John there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montanti tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Montanti.
Montanti connects with a single shot there.
John moves away from the strike by Montanti.
John seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Montanti tries to sprawl but John drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tommaso Montanti has got the better of the ground game so far.
John is trying to control the action in half guard but Montanti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
John is working for a submission of some sort.
John throwing shots but Montanti is blocking nicely.
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!
Montanti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Montanti trying to control but John postures up.
John moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommaso Montanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montanti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommaso Montanti!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cornouhov can pounce on him.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Cornouhov pushes him away.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Green 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green looking for a takedown. #T1#
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Green tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green wants a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Cornouhov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cornouhov.
Green slips a straight right by Cornouhov.#T2#
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornouhov lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Cornouhov. #CL#
Cornouhov has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornouhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Green takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green is trying to push Cornouhov away but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornouhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cornouhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornouhov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Draymond Green's cut even more.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cornouhov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov thows a leg kick but Green checks it #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornouhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornouhov is retaining full guard.
Green is pushing down on Cornouhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cornouhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cornouhov defends it.
Cornouhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Cornouhov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green is working for a kimura but Cornouhov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to control the action but Cornouhov is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornouhov taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cornouhov defending well though. #T3#
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green wants to control the pace but Cornouhov is squirming around nicely.
Green wants to control but instead Cornouhov manages to regain half guard.
Cornouhov tries to kick Green off in order to stand up. Green Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
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. #T4##SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornouhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cornouhov is being controlled here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Cornouhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornouhov stops Green from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cornouhov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Cornouhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Cornouhov missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Green won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Cornouhov, against the cage.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#T2#
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Draymond Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green tries to circle away but Cornouhov has him pinned against the cage.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov. #TD2#
Green pulls Cornouhov into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green controlling Cornouhov's posture.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Cornouhov defends it easily.
Cornouhov prevents Green from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Green is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Cornouhov stands up from Green's guard - Cornouhov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornouhov circles away.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Green clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Green advances to half guard.
Cornouhov is trying to stand.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cornouhov!
Green controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornouhov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov!
A victorious Gherman Cornouhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BE 15
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in and bounces Kuzmin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuzmin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuzmin, not yet.
Lima wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kuzmin pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin working a defensive guard here.
Lima trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom.
Kuzmin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuzmin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuzmin darts in looking for a takedown but Lima gets double underhooks and turns Kuzmin into the ropes. #TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Kuzmin's guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Kuzmin.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuzmin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kuzmin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuzmin defends well.#SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Kuzmin defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Kuzmin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuzmin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuzmin is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuzmin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuzmin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuzmin is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuzmin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lima's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuzmin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is getting worse.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuzmin defends well and Lima ends up having to push Kuzmin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuzmin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Lima drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuzmin with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Kuzmin defends it easily.
Kuzmin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kuzmin frees his head nicely. Oh but Lima has switched to an armbar! Kuzmin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
A victorious Ricardo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Green goes for a double leg but Vrases avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vrases continues to drive forward.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Green takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Green is breathing heavily.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrases landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Green is rocked!
Green has been working on his balance at Dangerous Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Green - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vrases, and another! Green is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases gave a mention to BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Cruz misses with a combination #TD#
so John counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
John drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and John jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
John passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
John decides to return to a standing position.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Cruz lands a left and a right that send John crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#John is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jujitsu John has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz's coach down at Grapple was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
John slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh John got wobbled bad by a big combination! Cruz presses forward with punches and knees until John stumbles to the ground! The ref watches John closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

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

Event: BE 12: Antony vs Juniorss
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Lima shoots and misses
and Ruyjini counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruyjini avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Ruyjini forces Lima back against the ropes and clinches.
Lima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruyjini prevents it.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruyjini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Ruyjini darts in and clinches Lima up against the ropes.#TD2#
Lima pulls guard. #T1#
Ruyjini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruyjini wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruyjini has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruyjini manages to pass to side control!
Ruyjini tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs.
Ruyjini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lima is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruyjini is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruyjini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Ruyjini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Ruyjini controlling the pace for now.
Ruyjini trying to control but Lima is having none of it. #T3#
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily.
Ruyjini is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Ruyjini sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruyjini wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Ruyjini wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Ruyjini is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ki Ruyjini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ruyjini moves into range and clinches up with Lima.
Ruyjini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Lima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruyjini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruyjini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruyjini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lima blocks a body shot from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini is working for takedown but Lima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruyjini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruyjini is trying to drag Lima to the mat but Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Lima jumps into guard, dragging Ruyjini to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruyjini pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruyjini wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ruyjini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruyjini is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to get back to full guard but Ruyjini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ruyjini looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ruyjini passes into side control!
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Ruyjini is staying tight to Lima's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Ruyjini trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruyjini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruyjini wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Ruyjini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ruyjini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruyjini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruyjini controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ki Ruyjini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruyjini with the inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruyjini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lima after a bit of a struggle.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Ruyjini turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ruyjini is working Lima over against the ropes.
Lima tries for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks.
Ruyjini prevents the takedown attempt.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruyjini is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruyjini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruyjini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lima pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Ruyjini pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruyjini is aware though and is defending well.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruyjini wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ruyjini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lima.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruyjini trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Lima looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ruyjini pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Ruyjini wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ruyjini's lack of action. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily.
Ruyjini is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Ruyjini stalling.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruyjini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ki Ruyjini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruyjini prevents Lima from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruyjini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lima!
Ruyjini tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruyjini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ricardo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Ruyjini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruyjini 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Ki Ruyjini!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Ki Ruyjini!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ki Ruyjini!

Ki Ruyjini wins by unanimous decision!
Ki Ruyjini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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