Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1##TD#
Halo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dinu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Dinu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Halo shoots and misses
and Dinu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinu misses with a looping right.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu misses with a straight left.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo is looking to counter the offense by Dinu and move into the clinch.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Dinu lands a left and a right that send Halo crashing to the mat, dazed. Dinu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Halo Halo has been cut.
Dinu throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Dinu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinu tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinu tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinu scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halo defending well as Dinu loads up on a big left hand.
Dinu throws a leg kick but Halo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Dinu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinu punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinu. #CL#
Dinu tries to keep at a distance but Halo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dinu breaks the clinch.
Dinu's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY AMSTERDAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dinu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dinu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinu looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinu, which made it look bad.
Halo backing away here, and Dinu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dinu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halo Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinu looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.#CL2#
Dinu has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dinu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dinu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinu wants it to stay on the feet.
Dinu throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinu misses with a series of wild punches.
Halo tries to counter by clinching up but Dinu breaks away and moves out of range.
Dinu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halo rather than just go for the knockout.
Dinu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halo eats them both and turns towards Dinu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Dinu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halo slips a straight right by Dinu.#TD#
Halo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halo not doing much here.
Dinu pushes Halo off looking to stand but Halo dives back in and keeps control.
Halo prevents Dinu from improving his position.
Dinu is trying to stand. #T4#
Halo is controlling the pace.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Dinu is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dinu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo drops an elbow to the side of Dinu's head. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Dinu is defending well. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably. #T5#
Halo stops Dinu from getting back to his feet.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Dinu has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dinu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dinu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T6#
Halo misses with a looping right.
Dinu lands a nice shot that snaps Halo's head back.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Halo tries to keep at a distance but Dinu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halo wants a takedown.
Halo goes for a takedown attempt but Dinu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dinu misses with a straight right.
Dinu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinu misses with a hook.
Dinu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halo avoids the body shot from Dinu.
Halo is looking to counter the offense by Dinu and move into the clinch.#KD2#
Dinu lands a big right hand that sends Halo crashing to the mat! Dinu stays standing though and waves Halo back to his feet!#CUT2#Halo Halo's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halo is breathing heavily.#T7##CL2#
Dinu instigates a clinch.
Dinu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dinu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Dinu manages to break the clinch.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Dinu.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dinu manages to circle out of the way.#KD2#
Dinu lands a left and a right that send Halo crashing to the mat, dazed. Dinu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Halo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dinu! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Dinu!
Roman Dinu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Satan lands a really nice looking cross but Marsh seems unphased.
A shot to the body from Satan misses
and Marsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Satan thinking.
Satan misses with a right hand
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Satan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsh in his tracks.
Satan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Marsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Marsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Satan stalks Marsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marsh's face. Marsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Satan stuns Marsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Satan moves out of range as Marsh strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satan lands a jab to the nose.
Satan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsh. #T1#
Satan misses with a hook to the body
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Satan.
Satan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsh counters with a left to the body.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Satan throws a hook but Marsh avoids it easily.
Marsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marsh misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Satan misses its target.
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsh blocks a jab.#T2#
A combination from Satan does no damage.
Marsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
Satan throws a hook but Marsh blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
Satan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satan throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsh.
Satan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsh.
Satan lands a glancing blow to the side of Marsh's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan misses with a left hand
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Satan throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
It seemed like Marsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Satan lunges at Marsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsh's hand.
Satan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Satan looks to land a left hand but Marsh moved out of range nicely.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
Marsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Satan moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satan lands the left hand.
Satan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marsh misses with an uppercut. Satan saw that one coming.#T4#
Satan throws a jab when Marsh was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Marsh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
Satan misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Marsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Marsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satan lands a jab to Marsh's midsection.
Marsh moves forwards but Satan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Satan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satan lands a body shot.
Marsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hail Satan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Satan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Satan throws the left hand but Marsh avoids the punch easily.
Satan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Satan there.
Satan lands a jab to Marsh's midsection.
Satan throws a series of punches but Marsh moves out of range.
Satan cracks Marsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsh.
Marsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Satan sizes up Marsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Satan lands a nice looking body shot.
Satan lands with an uppercut that bounces Marsh off the cage and back into range.
Satan misses with a body shot
and Marsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Satan slips under a jab from Marsh.
Satan throwing a counter right hand but Marsh manages to avoid it.
Satan misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Marsh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Satan! Marsh lets Satan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Satan is rocked!
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!
Marsh misses with a straight right.
Satan scores with a body shot.
Marsh looks to land a left hand but Satan moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Satan with a body shot.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsh moves away.
Satan throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it.
Satan cracks Marsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Satan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Satan does no damage.
Satan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marsh at a distance.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Marsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Satan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsh defending well as Satan loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Marsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Satan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marsh.
Satan lands a lovely overhand right.
Satan throws a lazy right hand but Marsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Satan misses with a straight right. #T4#
Satan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Marsh counters with a nice right hand that sends Satan toppling to the canvas! Satan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marsh finish him?!
Oh Satan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Satan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marsh throws out a counter right but Satan avoids it with no problem.
Satan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsh.
Satan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marsh finds Satan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Satan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Marsh lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Satan will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayden Marsh!
Our winner, Jayden Marsh, 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: MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Rog lunges at Cervantes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cervantes's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rog.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cervantes shoots in and drives through. Rog sprawls well.#CL#
Rog clinches up against the cage.
Cervantes managing to block the knees to the body from Rog.
Rog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cervantes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bal Rog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Cervantes.
Cervantes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rog is defending well.
Rog lands with a short shot to the head.
Rog is pressed up against the cage. Cervantes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rog down to the mat. Rog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cervantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raiden Cervantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rog throws a hook to the side of Cervantes's head but Cervantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Rog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rog looking to throw knees to the head but Cervantes is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rog misses with a punch to the body.
Rog trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Cervantes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Rog manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cervantes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rog scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Rog is pressed up against the cage. Cervantes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rog down to the mat. Rog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cervantes avoids the body shot from Rog.
Rog scores with a nice right hand.
Cervantes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Rog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rog as he jumps to the side.
Rog blocks a jab.
Cervantes misses with a hook
and Rog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cervantes misses with a takedown attempt
and Rog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cervantes tries for a takedown but Rog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rog swings for the body but Cervantes moves out of range.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt.
Rog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cervantes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cervantes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cervantes darts in looking for a takedown but Rog gets double underhooks and turns Cervantes into the cage.
Cervantes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2##TD2#
Cervantes gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rog is trying to maintain the position but Cervantes is very close to passing his half guard.
Rog is looking to escape.
Rog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cervantes is working away from the top position though.
Cervantes thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely.
Cervantes is nestled in close to Rog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cervantes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cervantes working Rog over with strikes.
Cervantes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cervantes is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cervantes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cervantes thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely. #T3#
Rog is trying to get back to full guard.
Cervantes lands strikes from half guard.
Cervantes stalling away here and it's allowed Rog to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cervantes preventing the sweep.
Cervantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cervantes works over Rog with some ground and pound from guard.
Cervantes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rog has wrist control.
Cervantes preventing the sweep.
Cervantes postures up.
Cervantes stops Rog from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cervantes goes for a double leg but Rog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rog continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cervantes.#T4#
Cervantes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rog to counter with a crisp jab.
Cervantes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch but Cervantes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
and Rog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cervantes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Rog clinches up with Cervantes and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rog lands a shot to the body.
Cervantes looks winded!
Cervantes can't get the takedown.
Rog scores with a shot to the side of Cervantes's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bal Rog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rog tries to clinch but Cervantes moves out of range.
Rog lands with an uppercut that bounces Cervantes off the cage and back into range.
Cervantes looks for a takedown but Rog sprawls well.
Rog tries to clinch up but Cervantes circles away and keeps his distance.
Cervantes dives in and grabs Rog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rog pushes down on Cervantes's head and hops out.
Nice body punch from Rog.
Rog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cervantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Cervantes.
Cervantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bal Rog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Cervantes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Rog.
Bal Rog is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervantes looks for a takedown but Rog sprawls well.
Rog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cervantes is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rog thuds a left hand into Cervantes's body.
Rog tries to clinch but Cervantes is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Cervantes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Rog darts in and clinches Cervantes up against the cage.
Cervantes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cervantes wants to take the fight to the mat but Rog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cervantes's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Rog.
Rog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervantess head. #ROC#Cervantes is rocked!
Rog lands a big right hand that drops Cervantes! The killer instinct kicks in and Rog finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bal Rog!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cheese enables Puto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cheese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Puto throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
Puto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Cheese is looking to stand up but Puto isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto won't allow Cheese to get back to his feet.
Puto is standing up over Cheese. Cheese looks to escape but Puto dives into side control.
Puto tries to score with some ground and pound. Cheese controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Puto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Puto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cheese's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cheese pushes Puto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Puto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cheese is letting Puto control him for a moment.
Cheese is trying to buck Puto off.
Puto working the head and body with strikes.
Puto working the ground and pound but Cheese is defending the strikes.
Cheese is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Puto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Puto is staying tight to Cheese's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
Cheese dodges the ground and pound from Puto.#T3#
Cheese gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cheese is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Puto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cheese looks a forlorn figure.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound.
Cheese is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cheese is in a horrible position here. Puto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cheese is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto with good strikes from the mount here!
Cheese trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Cheese wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Puto.
Cheese is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
Puto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cheese because Puto loaded up on that one.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound.
Puto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto landing strikes from the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Puto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cheese really wants to buck Puto off and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Puto throws a nice looking combination but Cheese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto slips under a jab.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto with a nice cross.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puto blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Puto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
A nice side step and Puto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puto scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Puto. #T1#
Cheese swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nacho Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto with a nice cross.
Cheese cracks Puto with a good jab.
Cheese throws a sloppy body shot
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Puto.
Cheese misses with a hook to the body
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Puto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheese throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.#T2#
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Puto jabs Cheese to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cheese misses with a combination
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Cheese takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Puto counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Puto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Cheese throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.#T4#
Cheese walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Cheese takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Puto.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.
A nice side step and Puto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Nice body punch from Puto.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
Cheese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Puto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cheese with a body shot.
Puto throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Puto connects with a jab.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
A jab from Cheese misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puto.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Puto swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Puto misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Cheese.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puto counters with a one-two to the body.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Cheese misses
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Puto scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Puto cracks Cheese with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Puto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nacho Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puto scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Puto both land. Nice combination.
Puto moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Puto takes one to the side of the head.
Cheese throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puto throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto lands with a right hand.
Cheese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto tests Cheese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puto feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Puto cracks Cheese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cheese swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Puto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheeses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puto cracks Cheese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto. #T4#
Puto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and Puto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cheese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puto doesn't seem phased though.
Cheese looks to land a combination but Puto avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheese takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puto is in close to Cheese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cheese wants to stand up but Puto is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto content to stall in guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Puto!
A very excited looking Rice Puto 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.
Nacho Cheese was interviewed post fight and said 'Cheese me'.

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Nguana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taxi on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Nguana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi throws a body punch but Nguana moves out of range.
Good shot there by Nguana.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nguana as he avoids it easily.
Taxi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taxi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taxi looks for a takedown but Nguana sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana just misses with a punch to the body.
Taxi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunta Nguana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Taxi.
Taxi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nguana's waist but Nguana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taxi off to one side.
Nguana feinted with a counter takedown.
Taxi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguana.
Taxi misses with an uppercut. Nguana saw that one coming.
Nguana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Nguana looks to score with a jab to the body but Taxi is just out of range.
Taxi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Taxi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nguana's guard.
Nguana is adopting a defensive guard.
Taxi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nguana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taxi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nguana is trying to keep Taxi in close.
Taxi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Nguana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taxi is aware though and is defending well.
Nguana trying to keep a closed guard but Taxi is proving a slippery customer.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Nguana keeps moving.
Nguana trying to control the position. #SUB#
Nguana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taxi defends well.#SUB#
Nguana working for a triangle but Taxi defends it easily. #T3#
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #SUB#
Nguana has his foot on Taxi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taxi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nguana is trying to keep Taxi in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Nguana keeps moving.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nguana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taxi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Taxi 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. #SUB#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taxi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taxi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguana being controlled here, momentarily.
Nguana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Taxi there.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nguana leaves Taxi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nguana misses with a looping right.
Taxi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguana circles away.
Nguana defending well as Taxi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Taxi. No joy for Nguana on that attempt.
Nguana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguana fails with a takedown attempt.#T6##TD2#
Taxi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taxi working away.
Taxi trying to control the position but Nguana is working away.
Nguana is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Taxi grinds an elbow into Nguana's temple. #T7#
Taxi advances nicely into full mount.
Nguana regains half guard.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Nguana trying to control from the bottom.
Nguana is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nguana controls Taxi momentarily but Taxi frees himself.
Taxi content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T9#
Nguana looking to control.
Taxi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nguana's guard. #SUB#
Nguana actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana taking some punishment here, with Taxi in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taxi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana tries to get to full guard but Taxi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Taxi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nguana misses with a hook.
Taxi shoots in looking for a takedown but Nguana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taxi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brunta Nguana is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Taxi.#TD2#
Taxi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taxi lands in his opponent's guard.
Nguana is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up. #SUB#
Nguana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taxi uses it to pass to side control.
Nguana tries to buck Taxi off but Taxi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nguana is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Nguana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taxi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nguana tries to improve position but can't.
Taxi trying to control the action but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Tony Taxi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguana prevents Taxi from moving into mount.
Nguana is trying to improve his position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Nguana tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
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.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Nguana is looking to regain half guard here but Taxi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana can't do much from the bottom here.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taxi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nguana tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Nguana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Taxi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Nguana manages to get to full guard.
Nguana keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Nguana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nguana is really struggling to control Taxi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taxi throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taxi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taxi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nguana is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Taxi postures up in Nguana's guard and throws a big left but Nguana blocks it.
Taxi postures up in Nguana's guard and throws a big left but Nguana blocks it.
Taxi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taxi stays in close to Nguana's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Taxi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguana trying to control the position.
Taxi sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taxi throws a shot to the body.
Taxi avoids the body shot from Nguana.
Taxi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguana throws a looping overhand right but Taxi ducks down to avoid it. #T6#
Taxi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguana shoots in but Taxi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi moves out of range of the strikes.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nguana throws a shot from downtown. Taxi moves away and avoids it.
Nguana misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Taxi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Taxi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguana trying to control the position.
Taxi trying to control but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Taxi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T7##SUB#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taxi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taxi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taxi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Nguana working for a triangle but Taxi defends it easily. #SUB#
Nguana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taxi uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguana is letting Taxi control him for a moment. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Taxi 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.
Taxi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Taxi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nguana!
Taxi tries to control but Nguana wriggling away.
Taxi is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T9#
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taxi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nguana is looking to escape.
Taxi breaks from Nguana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taxi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taxi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nguana is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi 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#
Taxi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nguana avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Taxi jabs at Nguana's body.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taxi takes a swing at Nguana's ribcage but misses.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguana loads up on a big right hand but Taxi slips the punch.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. Nguana pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taxi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taxi is trying to control. Nguana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nguana is trying is best to control the position here.
Nguana trying to control from the bottom.
Taxi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taxi.
Nguana gets back to full guard.
Nguana is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up.
Taxi throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taxi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Taxi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Nguana misses its intended target.
Nguana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taxi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguana pinned against the cage. Nguana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Taxi misses.
Nguana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taxi blocks a jab.
Taxi misses with a straight left.
Nguana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nguana slips a straight right by Taxi.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. Nguana pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Nguana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taxi slips under a jab.
Taxi shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taxi.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brunta Nguana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Taxi.
Nguana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taxi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguana defends it nicely.
Nguana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguana.#TD2#
Taxi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Nguana preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nguana trying to control here.
Taxi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nguana wants to improve his position but Taxi is controlling well.
Taxi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nguana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nguana is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nguana is fighting to break Taxi's control of his arms but Taxi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taxi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguana controls the pace.
Taxi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Taxi is looking for a triangle here but Nguana uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taxi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T6#
Taxi is trying to control Nguana's posture but Nguana avoids it.
Nguana lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Nguana has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Taxi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nguana yanks on the arm and Taxi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nguana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brunta Nguana!
A very excited looking Brunta Nguana 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: Conquest 17
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Fresh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keikain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fresh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keikain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keikain feints and then cracks Fresh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fresh down.
Keikain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keikain scores with a leg kick.
Fresh walks into a jab.
Fresh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keikain. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fresh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keikain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from Keikain lands.
Fresh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Keikain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keikain looks to land a right hand but Fresh moved out of range.
Keikain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keikain throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Keikain there.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Keikain.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keikain throws a shot from downtown. Fresh moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Keikain moves into range and clinches up with Fresh.
Keikain leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Fresh tries to score a body lock takedown but Keikain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fresh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keikain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
Keikain lands with a short shot to the head.
Fresh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fresh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fresh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Keikain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fresh tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain stops a takedown attempt from Fresh.
Keikain digs a right hand into Fresh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fresh's gas tank.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fresh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keikain pushes Fresh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fresh's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
Fresh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keikain prevents it.
A short right from Keikain.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Fresh controls the action.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Keikain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Fresh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keikain misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Fresh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Fresh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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#
Fresh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fresh passes to side control.
Keikain wants to get back to his feet.
Fresh tries to move to mount but Keikain blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fresh. Keikain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh misses with a hook to the body
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain throws a jab when Fresh was well out of range.#CL2#
Fresh clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fresh.
A short left from Keikain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain stops a takedown attempt from Fresh.
Keikain stops a takedown attempt from Fresh.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fresh has Keikain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keikain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Keikain lands a body shot.
Fresh has Keikain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keikain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Keikain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keikain.
Keikain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keikain misses with a body shot.
Fresh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keikain defends it well.
Keikain tries to land a front kick but Fresh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sachi Keikain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keikain misses with a looping left.
Fresh thuds a left hand into Keikain's body.
Keikain misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fresh. Keikain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Fresh manages to avoid it.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fresh.
Keikain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fresh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Fresh's head.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Keikain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fresh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keikain avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Fresh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keikain defends well and Fresh ends up having to push Keikain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daisy Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keikain lands the left hand.
Fresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keikain throws out the jab.
Fresh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keikain rather than just go for the knockout.
Fresh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Fresh is rocked!
BOOM! Keikain lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fresh. Fresh tries to recover but Keikain is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fresh lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sachi Keikain!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Walker instigates a clinch.
A short left from Walker.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavicic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavicic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavicic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker digs a good body shot into Pavicic's ribs.
Walker connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Walker slips a jab from Pavicic.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavicic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavicic wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Pavicic pushes him off.
Pavicic throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Pavicic slips a jab from Walker.
Gabrijel Pavicic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Walker darts in and clinches Pavicic up against the cage.#BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Pavicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pavicic misses with a wild body shot.
Pavicic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Pavicic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker tries to clinch up but Pavicic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavicic misses with a wild body shot.
Pavicic blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Pavicic pushes him off.
Pavicic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Pavicic saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavicic misses the target.
Walker tries to clinch there but Pavicic circles away. #CL#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Pavicic gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt. #T3##BC2#
Pavicic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Walker drives through and clinches with Pavicic against the cage.
Walker wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hillbilly Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavicic can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Pavicic tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavicic swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavicic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pavicic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavicic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Pavicic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pavicic blocking some punches.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavicic's elbow.
Pavicic lands a right hand.
Walker blocks a body shot from Pavicic.
Walker pushes Pavicic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavicic pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pavicic misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavicic. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pavicic, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabrijel Pavicic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Walker wants to clinch.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavicic on the side of the head.
Walker moves to clinch but Pavicic breaks away
and Pavicic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to clinch there but Pavicic circles away.
Pavicic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavicic.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pavicic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker lands with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Walker clinches up against the cage.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Pavicic breaks from the clinch.
Pavicic lands with an overhand left.
Pavicic swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavicic at a distance.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavicic sprawls well. Pavicic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker is looking to clinch but Pavicic is avoiding it.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Pavicic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavicic misses with a wild combination.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Walker looks to clinch
and Pavicic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pavicic to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pavicic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pavicic moves out of range as Walker strikes.#TD#
Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pavicic quickly recovers to half guard.
Walker is pressing down on Pavicic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavicic is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pavicic is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavicic avoid being mounted?
Pavicic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavicic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Pavicic defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavicic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavicic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pavicic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker being controlled here momentarily.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Pavicic blocks nicely.
Pavicic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Pavicic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker pushes down on Pavicic's leg and manages to get into half 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 Hillbilly Walker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Pavicic staying out of range there.
It seemed like Pavicic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Walker clinches up with Pavicic and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pavicic fails to land.
Pavicic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Walker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pavicic can turn it around.
A short right from Pavicic.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavicic.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pavicic prevents it.
Pavicic swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker lands a right hand. #BC2#
Pavicic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavicic throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker. #T1#
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavicic circles away.
Pavicic scores with a decent looking hook.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Pavicic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker fails with the takedown.
Pavicic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hillbilly Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker slips a jab from Pavicic.
Walker tries to clinch up but Pavicic circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Pavicic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pavicic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pavicic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavicic.#CL#
Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Walker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pavicic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walker.
Pavicic can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Pavicic gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Pavicic lands a shoulder strike.
Walker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Pavicic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavicic is defending well.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Walker tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Walker blocks a body shot from Pavicic. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavicic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavicic.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker lands with a hook. Pavicic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavicic.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pavicic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavicic circles away.
Jab by Walker.
Pavicic connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavicic takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Walker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabrijel Pavicic really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Pavicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Pavicic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pavicic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavicic throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Pavicic as Walker shoots in.
Walker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavicic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.#T1#
Pavicic leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pavicic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walker with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hillbilly Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavicic sprawls well. Pavicic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pavicic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pavicic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker wants to clinch.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Pavicic lands a body shot.
Pavicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Pavicic saw that one coming.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Pavicic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Gabrijel Pavicic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavicic as he avoids it easily.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavicic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavicic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavicic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Pavicic misses its intended target.
Pavicic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pavicic throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker wants to clinch.
It seemed like Pavicic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Pavicic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker darts in trying to clinch
letting Pavicic counter with a right hand.
Walker tries for a takedown but Pavicic circles away easily
and Pavicic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabrijel Pavicic dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pavicic counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker moves out of range as Pavicic strikes.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Pavicic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker wants to clinch up but Pavicic keeps it at a distance.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavicic.
Pavicic throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pavicic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hillbilly Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Pavicic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pavicic.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Pavicic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavicic, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hillbilly Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavicic moves away.
Pavicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker shoots in but Pavicic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#CL#
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Pavicic.#T2#
Walker wants a takedown.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Pavicic controls the action.
Pavicic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavicic tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Pavicic back against the cage.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavicic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Pavicic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicic.#TD#
Walker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavicic keeping control of the position.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavicic's head. #T3#
Walker prevents Pavicic from improving his position.
Pavicic wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavicic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker wants to control but Pavicic is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker is looking to clinch but Pavicic is avoiding it. #CL#
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Pavicic.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A short right from Pavicic.
Pavicic pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavicic is defending well.
Pavicic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pavicic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavicic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker is working for takedown but Pavicic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pavicic lands an uppercut.
Walker prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker tries to stall but Pavicic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pavicic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavicic lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gabrijel Pavicic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabrijel Pavicic! Gabrijel Pavicic retains his welterweight title!

Event: TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Dudpops throws a lazy uppercut
and Sven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudpops has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Sven misses the shot to the body.
Dudpops connects with a single shot there.
Dudpops dodges the punch combination from Sven.
As Sven tries to get set, Dudpops tries to push him back and clinch up but Sven manages to avoid the attempt.
Sven misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Dudpops on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sven tests Dudpops's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudpops.
Dudpops is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudpops misses with a wild body shot.
Sven's corner calls for a 1-2. Sven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dudpops looks to throw the jab but Sven is out of range.
Sven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
Dudpops gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sven blocking some punches.
Sven blocks a body shot from Dudpops.
Dudpops stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudpops.
Sven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Sven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sven is trying to force a seperation but Dudpops has the dominant position.
Dudpops lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudpops. #BC#
Dudpops breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Sven.
Dudpops is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sven.
Sven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudpops counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sven is rocked!#T2##CL#
Dudpops has closed the distance and engaged Sven in a clinch.
Sven is trying to break the clinch but Dudpops is controlling him.
A short right from Dudpops.
Sven is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudpops finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
Dudpops working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
Dudpops swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudpops tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sven is trying to break free.
Dudpops misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudpops has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudpops.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
A frustrated look appears on Sven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dudpops misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudpops swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sven working hard to break the clinch.
Dudpops throws a punch but it's blocked by Sven.
Dudpops fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudpops working aggressively here.
Sven seems to have recovered his senses.
Dudpops misses with a punch on the inside.
Sven is trying to break the clinch but Dudpops is controlling him.
Sven tries to break free but Dudpops pushes him back against the cage.
Sven is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudpops has double underhooks.
Sven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudpops keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sven's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Dudpops scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Dudpops misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudpops creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sven's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sven drops to his knees and Dudpops pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orville Dudpops!
A very excited looking Orville Dudpops 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: Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 2024

190 cm
36 yrs
220 lbs

170 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs

Kiely

Deathcrush

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kiely forces Deathcrush back against the cage and clinches.
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deathcrush after a bit of a struggle.
Kiely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedser Kiely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Deathcrush clinches up with Kiely and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deathcrush to keep the fight standing.
Deathcrush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiely is looking for a takedown.
Kiely prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deathcrush walks away with a smile on his face. Kiely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kiely instigates a clinch.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Kiely fails to pull guard.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Kiely tries to pull guard but Deathcrush holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiely drops back down to his feet.
Kiely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deathcrush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deathcrush wants a takedown but no success here.
Deathcrush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deathcrush is working for takedown but Kiely is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiely prevents it.
Kiely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deathcrush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kiely jumps into guard, dragging Deathcrush to the mat.
Kiely seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deathcrush's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (0) Deathcrush
Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kiely pushes down on Deathcrush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiely trying to control from half guard but Deathcrush is working away.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is defending well.
Deathcrush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deathcrush.#SUB#
Kiely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deathcrush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiely has Deathcrush in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Deathcrush
Deathcrush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (2) Deathcrush
Kiely trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (7) vs (2) Deathcrush#T4##SUB#
Kiely wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deathcrush, who protects the arm well.
Deathcrush is trying to control Kiely's posture but Kiely avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face as Kiely controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kiely politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kiely prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Deathcrush is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Deathcrush keeps Kiely under control for a moment.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep.
Kiely trying to control the action but Deathcrush is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Deathcrush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kiely's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kiely! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Deathcrush has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely 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: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Rog. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rog can't find room to land a body shot as Mwinshehe controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rog.
Rog works on Mwinshehe's body with a couple of short punches.
Rog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mwinshehe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rog digs a right hand underneath Mwinshehe's ribcage. Mwinshehe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Rog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mwinshehe controls his hands.
Mwinshehe lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mwinshehe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries a body shot but Mwinshehe blocks it.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Mwinshehe pushes Rog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mwinshehe tries to stall but Rog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mwinshehe lands a left hand. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mwinshehe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwinshehe. #BC#
Rog manages to break the clinch.
Mwinshehe throws a hook but Rog avoids it easily.#CL#
Rog gets a clinch.
Mwinshehe pushes Rog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwinshehe.
Rog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rog lands a left hand.
Mwinshehe misses with some punches.
Rog can't find room to land a body shot as Mwinshehe controls the action. #BC#
Rog manages to break the clinch.
Mwinshehe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mwinshehe counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Mwinshehe gets tackled into the cage by Rog. Rog maintains the clinch. #T2#
Rog tries to throw a body punch but Mwinshehe avoids it by throwing Rog back against the cage.
A short left from Mwinshehe.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mwinshehe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mwinshehe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mwinshehe misses with a straight left.
Rog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rog lands a nice looking body shot.
Rog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mwinshehe connects with the punch.
Mwinshehe throws a jab when Rog was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rog. Mwinshehe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mwinshehe avoids the body shot from Rog. #T3#
Mwinshehe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rog doesn't manage to clinch there - Mwinshehe circles away.
Rog misses with a shot to the body
and Mwinshehe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bal Rog has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rog.
Mwinshehe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Rog.
Mwinshehe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mwinshehe wants to stall.
Rog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mwinshehe working aggressively here.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Rog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mwinshehe backwards.
Mwinshehe pushes Rog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rog looking to throw knees to the head but Mwinshehe is blocking nicely.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
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!
Mwinshehe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rog tries to work over Mwinshehe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rog misses with a jab to the body
and Mwinshehe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mwinshehe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mwinshehe. Rog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rog ducks right into an uppercut from Mwinshehe.
Rog wants to clinch.
Rog connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bal Rog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bal Rog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mwinshehe looks to throw the jab but Rog is out of range.
Rog is looking to wear down Mwinshehe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rog tries to clinch up but Mwinshehe circles away and keeps his distance.
Mwinshehe tries to move into range but Rog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rog connects with a body shot that sends Mwinshehe's belly button to the back.
Rog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bal Rog is winning the standup battle so far.
Rog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rog tries to clinch up.
Mwinshehe misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog tries to move into range but Mwinshehe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Rog moves out of range of the strikes.
Mwinshehe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rog is just out of range.
Rog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rog looks for the body kick but Mwinshehe saw that one coming. #CL#
Rog closes the distance and pushes Mwinshehe back into the cage.
Rog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mwinshehe stalling in the clinch but Rog improves position.
Mwinshehe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Mwinshehe - that landed with a thud.
Rog blocks a body shot from Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Rog manages to break the clinch.
Mwinshehe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rog.
Mwinshehe throws a shot from downtown. Rog moves away and avoids it.
Rog digs a good body shot into Mwinshehe's ribs.#T2#
Rog throws a looping overhand right but Mwinshehe ducks down to avoid it.
Mwinshehe throws a body shot but no joy.
Mwinshehe throws a jab but it's blocked by Rog.
Mwinshehe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mwinshehe throws a body punch but Rog moves out of range.
A left lands for Rog.
Rog moves out of range as Mwinshehe strikes.#CL#
Rog forces Mwinshehe back against the cage and clinches.
Rog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right hook to the body lands for Mwinshehe.
Rog misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rog. #T3#
Mwinshehe tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
Rog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mwinshehe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rog takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mwinshehe can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mwinshehe blocks it with crossed arms.
Mwinshehe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mwinshehe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mwinshehe backwards.
Mwinshehe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Rog.
Rog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mwinshehe looking to stall.
Mwinshehe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
Rog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A short left from Rog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog stalling against the cage.
Mwinshehe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mwinshehe tries to circle away but Rog has him pinned against the cage.
Mwinshehe is looking to break free of the clinch but Rog has double underhooks.
Mwinshehe leaning against his opponent.
Mwinshehe scores with a shoulder strike.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
Rog tries a knee to the head but Mwinshehe blocks it.
Mwinshehe can't break the clinch.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Rog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mwinshehe is keeping busy.#BC#
Rog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mwinshehe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rog moves away.
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 Bal Rog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bal Rog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rog wants to clinch up but Mwinshehe keeps it at a distance.
Rog throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mwinshehe! But no joy.
Rog ducks under a wild hook from Mwinshehe.
Rog thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rog. Mwinshehe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Rog moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rog breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog lands a jab.
Nice shot by Mwinshehe.
Rog lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Mwinshehe keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rog. Mwinshehe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mwinshehe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rog thuds his right hand into Mwinshehe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rog lands a body shot.
Mwinshehe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rog manages to avoid it.
Mwinshehe misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Rog pushes Mwinshehe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mwinshehe misses with some punches.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Mwinshehe is trying to push Rog away but Rog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mwinshehe.
Still in the clinch, Mwinshehe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mwinshehe tries a body shot but Rog blocks it. #T2#
Rog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mwinshehe controls his hands.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwinshehe avoids the damage to the body.
Mwinshehe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rog tries to stall but Mwinshehe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mwinshehe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mwinshehe tries to throw a body punch but Rog avoids it by throwing Mwinshehe back against the cage.
Rog looking to slow down the pace here.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Mwinshehe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwinshehe can do to turn this around?
Mwinshehe slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe working aggressively here.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mwinshehe is defending well for now.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rog.
Mwinshehe blocking some punches.
Mwinshehe misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mwinshehe breaks from the clinch.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mwinshehe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mwinshehe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Rog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mwinshehe.
Nice defenses there by Mwinshehe.
Mwinshehe lands with a nice body punch.
Mwinshehe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rog.
It seemed like Mwinshehe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mwinshehe just misses with a punch to the body.
Rog blocks a jab.
Mwinshehe connects with a jab.#T4#
Rog digs a good body shot into Mwinshehe's ribs.
Mwinshehe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Rog clinches up with Mwinshehe and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobe Mwinshehe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rog tries a knee to the head but Mwinshehe blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rog slowing the pace effectively.
Rog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mwinshehe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rog working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mwinshehe tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
Mwinshehe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mwinshehe is struggling to control the position.
Mwinshehe lands with a light punch inside.
Mwinshehe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bal Rog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mwinshehe blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bal Rog.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bal Rog!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjornsson! But no joy.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Satan misses with a looping right.
Satan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Satan.
Bjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Bjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Satan's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Satan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satan digs a good hook to Bjornsson's body.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Satan avoids it with no problem.
Satan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Satan avoids it with no problem.
Satan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp right that sends Satan to the canvas! Bjornsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bjornsson!
Our winner, Erik Bjornsson, 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: Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Fresh. That snapped Okada's head back.
Okada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Fresh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fresh showed some decent athleticism there.
Fresh tries to pass to full mount but Okada defends it.
Fresh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working. #SUB2#
Fresh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fresh wants to take a breather but Okada is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fresh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okada has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Fresh wants to take a breather but Okada is having none of it.
Fresh wants to free his trapped foot but Okada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fresh is working away from the top position though.
Fresh wants to free his trapped foot but Okada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fresh content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okada is trying to maintain the position but Fresh is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Okada clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Fresh has Okada pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fresh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okada tumbling to the mat - Fresh dives into Okada's guard.#SUB#
Okada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fresh defends it easily.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
Fresh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Fresh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
Okada working a defensive guard here.
Okada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fresh wants to pass the guard but Okada is keeping the position.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fresh is posturing up here but Okada has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fresh tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fresh has to tap! Slick submission there by Okada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Okada!
Our winner, Yuki Okada, 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: Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024

170 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs

182 cm
33 yrs
197 lbs

Deathcrush

Goble

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enu Deathcrush! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deathcrush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goble.
Deathcrush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.
Goble is pressed up against the cage. Deathcrush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goble down to the mat. Goble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deathcrush circles away.
Goble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deathcrush defends it nicely.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.#CL#
Deathcrush has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Deathcrush wants the takedown. Goble is fighting it off but Deathcrush persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goble's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (0) Goble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (2) Goble#T1#
Deathcrush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deathcrush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T2#
Deathcrush is trying to keep Goble in close.
Deathcrush wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deathcrush tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goble has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (5) Goble
Deathcrush tries to hold on but Goble postures up.#T3#
Goble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deathcrush is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Deathcrush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble content just to control the position here.
Deathcrush is trying to escape the mount.
Goble tries to push Deathcrush's head away but Deathcrush is holding on tight.
Goble controlling from mount. #T4#
Deathcrush wants to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deathcrush to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Deathcrush (2) vs (8) Goble
Goble keeps control of the position as Deathcrush tries to break free.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Deathcrush tries to buck him off. #T5#
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Goble manages to sink in the hooks.
Deathcrush rolls, trying to escape but Goble keeps control of the position.
Deathcrush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Deathcrush buck him off.
Goble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
More stalling from Goble.
I really don't envy Deathcrush right now.
Goble slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T7##T8#
Goble avoiding Deathcrush 's attempts to control his hands.
Deathcrush is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goble has the hooks in. Deathcrush is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Deathcrush tries to buck him off. #T9#
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
Deathcrush tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble. #T10#
Goble is not going to allow Deathcrush to sit and survive in this position.
Deathcrush tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble gets his hands free as Deathcrush looks to control.
Deathcrush tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back. #T11#
Deathcrush is working hard here to advance position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Deathcrush manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (4) vs (8) Goble
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush 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.
Deathcrush forces his way into half guard.
Goble controlling the position for now.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Goble is having none of it.
Deathcrush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Deathcrush is just content to waste time from the top position. Goble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goble is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Goble the control monster continue. Boring.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully. #T13#
Goble is pulling down on Deathcrush's head to control his posture.
Deathcrush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (4) vs (10) Goble
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here. #T14#
Deathcrush controlling the position.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble controlling the action here.
It looks like Goble 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 10 to 4.
Shane Goble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024

185 cm
34 yrs
185 lbs

170 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs

Cabrera

Deathcrush

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cabrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabrera darts in looking for a takedown but Deathcrush gets double underhooks and turns Cabrera into the cage.
Deathcrush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cabrera is working for takedown but Deathcrush is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cabrera has picked Deathcrush up - he's going for a ride! Cabrera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Deathcrush
Deathcrush has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deathcrush is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Deathcrush tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Cabrera is stalling in the full guard.
Deathcrush pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position.
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Deathcrush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position. #T4#
Deathcrush trying to control the position here.
Cabrera advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Deathcrush
Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Deathcrush regains half guard.
Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deathcrush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deathcrush gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deathcrush holds on and takes a little breather.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Deathcrush trying to control the position.
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deathcrush controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Cabrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Deathcrush has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position.
Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deathcrush is controlling Cabrera's posture.#T9#
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Deathcrush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Deathcrush 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.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position.
Deathcrush looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathcrush, not yet.
Deathcrush seems keen to control Cabrera's posture.
Deathcrush looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathcrush, not yet. #T12#
Deathcrush keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Cabrera content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Cabrera postures up.
Deathcrush looking to control but Cabrera passes into half guard.
Deathcrush wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Deathcrush defends it.
Deathcrush keeping hold of Cabrera's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Deathcrush tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Deathcrush wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hutchinson moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Hutchinson tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker works over Hutchinson's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker cracks Hutchinson with an open hand slap.
Hutchinson defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker cracks Hutchinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Walker scores with a jab. Hutchinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hutchinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Hutchinson.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Hutchinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hutchinson, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
A swing and a miss from Walker.#T2#
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hutchinson tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hutchinson backs up against the cage.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands the left hand.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker clobbers Hutchinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker lands an overhand right.#T3#
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker scores with a hook.
Hutchinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hutchinson misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab. #T4#
Walker lands a jab to Hutchinson's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hutchinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Hutchinson swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker feints a jab promting Hutchinson to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hutchinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Walker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hutchinson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.#CL#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Hutchinson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker lands a jab to Hutchinson's midsection.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Hutchinson slips the punch.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Hutchinson's belly button to the back.
Hutchinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hutchinson counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands with a cross.
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!
Walker misses with a straight right.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hutchinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Walker.
Hutchinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
Hutchinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutchinson is just out of range.
Hutchinson throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hutchinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Nice body punch from Walker.
Walker digs a good hook to Hutchinson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutchinson drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson lands with a right hand.
Hutchinson works the jab nicely.
Walker 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.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
A slow jab from Hutchinson misses its intended target. #T3#
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hutchinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Hutchinson wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Hutchinson.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hutchinson is looking to counter punch.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker cracks Hutchinson with a good jab.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Walker misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Hutchinson off the cage and back into range.
Hutchinson throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Hutchinson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker scores with a jab to the head.
Hutchinson moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walker lands a nice hook to Hutchinson's body. Hutchinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hutchinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Hutchinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Hutchinson misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
As Hutchinson backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Hutchinson manages to avoid it all.
Hutchinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Hutchinson backing up. Hutchinson nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.#T1#
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hutchinson throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Hutchinson.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutchinson misses with a straight right.
Hutchinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker. #T2#
Hutchinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Hutchinson darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hutchinson closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Hutchinson slips the punch.
Hutchinson slips a jab from Walker.#T3#
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Hutchinson moves to clinch but Walker breaks away
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutchinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker scores with a hook.
Hutchinson misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker lands the left hand.#T4#
Hutchinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hutchinson misses with a double jab.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walker defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand.
Walker defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutchinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hillbilly Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillbilly Walker!
After the big win, Hillbilly Walker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Satan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wang with a body shot.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
Satan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang punishes Satan's body with a nice straight punch.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Satan jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satan moves out of range as Wang strikes.#CL#
Wang has Satan up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang misses with the head strike. #T1#
Satan tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Wang presses Satan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satan is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Wang jumps guard but Satan stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang lands a right hand.
Wang working aggressively here. #T2#
Wang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satan's elbow.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
A right hand to the body from Wang.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Satan blocks an elbow strike.
Wang misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Wang.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Hung Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang slowing the pace effectively.
Wang misses with a knee to the head.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Satan.
Satan tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satan's elbow.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Wang.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan won't allow it. #TD#
Wang pulls guard.
Wang looking to control.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Satan is retaining full guard. #T4#
Wang wants to control from the top but Satan keeps moving.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang wants to control from the top but Satan keeps moving.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satan is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Hung Wang 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#
Satan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Satan throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Wang connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Wang clinches with his opponent.
Wang lands a hook that snaps the head of Satan backwards.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satan backwards.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Satan smiles and moves away.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Satan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wang with a body shot.
Wang lands a front kick.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang avoids the body shot from Satan.
Satan misses with a double jab.
Satan lands with a nice body punch.
Wang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Wang misses.
Satan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wang with a body shot.
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!#CL#
Wang gets a clinch. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Satan's brow.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan won't allow it.
Satan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wang lands with a left to the head.
Satan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wang keeps control of Satan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Wang works on Satan's body with a couple of short punches.
Wang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Satan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Hung Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satan blocks a body shot from Wang.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Satan is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satan backwards.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan won't allow it.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan won't allow it.
Wang taking a breather. #T3#
Wang jumps guard but Satan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wang throws an elbow that misses.
Wang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Satan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Satan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang tries to pull guard but Satan holds him up against the cage and eventually Wang drops back down to his feet.
Satan tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as Satan controls the action. #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.
Satan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang pushes Satan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Satan prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Satan blocks an uppercut.
Satan is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang jumps guard but Satan stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Satan.
Wang is pushing Satan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Hung Wang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Hail Satan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang throws a hook but Satan avoids it easily.#CL#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wang.
Satan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Satan blocks an uppercut.
Wang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang has Satan pressed against the cage, preventing Satan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Satan prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Satan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Satan blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Wang pulls guard.
Wang looking to control.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Satan from controlling successfully.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang wants to sweep here but Satan controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Satan preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Satan saw that one coming.
Wang throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Satan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Satan as he connects with a hook.
Satan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Satan throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Wang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Satan just manages to avoid it.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satan.
Wang misses with a hook.
Satan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wang has time to react.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Wang looks to throw the jab but Satan is out of range.
Satan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Satan takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Satan slips under a jab from Wang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Satan.
Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wang tries to clinch but Satan moves away
and Satan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Young Hung Wang has been cut.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satan moves away.
Wang misses with a hook.
Wang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Satan staying out of range there.
Satan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Satan's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Satan looks to land a left hand but Wang moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Wang throws an elbow but it misses.
Young Hung Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wang blocks a body shot from Satan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Young Hung Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wang 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Hung Wang!

Event: Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Bremner throws a sloppy head kick and Fresh moves out of range easily.
Fresh shoots in looking for a takedown. Bremner tries to sprawl out of it but Fresh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bremner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Fresh misses.
As Fresh looks to move away, Bremner throws a big counter combo but Fresh just gets out of the way.#CL#
Bremner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fresh tries for a takedown but Bremner manages to get underhooks.
Bremner scores with a shot to the side of Fresh's head.
Bremner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Bremner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bremner is working Fresh over against the cage.
Bremner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Nice body punch from Bremner.
Fresh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jax Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
Bremner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bremner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Bremner lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bremner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Bremner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bremner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fresh tries for a takedown but Bremner manages to get underhooks.
Bremner presses Fresh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fresh looks winded!#T1#
Come on Bremner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bremner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Bremner.
A hook to the body from Bremner.
Good body shot from Bremner.
Bremner lands a body shot. #TD#
Bremner successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is adopting a defensive guard.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fresh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bremner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bremner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Bremner is fighting to break Fresh's control of his arms but Fresh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Fresh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fresh is looking for a triangle but Bremner pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner slips nicely into half guard.
Fresh gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fresh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fresh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bremner controls the pace.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Fresh keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fresh trying to keep a closed guard but Bremner is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Fresh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fresh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bremner controls the pace.#SUB2#
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fresh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bremner is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Bremner dominated that round.
That's time! Bremner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left lands for Bremner.
Fresh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fresh shoots in and drives through. Bremner sprawls well.#CL#
Bremner drives through and clinches with Fresh against the cage.
Bremner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bremner gets underhooks to prevent Fresh's takedown attempt.
Jax Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
A right handed body shot lands from Bremner.
Bremner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fresh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bremner pushes Fresh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bremner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bremner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bremner pushes Fresh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bremner lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Bremner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Bremner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
Bremner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freshs head. #ROC#Fresh is rocked!#TD#
Bremner pulls Fresh into guard.
Fresh is still in real trouble! Can Bremner finish him?
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Bremner controlling Fresh's posture.
Fresh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Fresh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fresh seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Bremner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fresh is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fresh tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs.
Fresh trying to control the position but Bremner is working away.
Fresh wants to take a breather but Bremner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fresh. #T3#
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
Fresh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Fresh has gone for a leg lock! Bremner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fresh's guard.#REVR#
Fresh looking for a sweep. Not yet Fresh, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Fresh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.#SUB2#
Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bremner postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Fresh is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Bremner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bremner.
Daisy Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fresh drops his hands momentarily and Bremner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bremner delivers a nice body kick.
Bremner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bremner with a hook.
Bremner scores with a leg kick.
Jax Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bremner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fresh.
Bremner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jax Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bremner lands with a shot to the body.
Fresh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bremner.
Fresh throws the left hand but Bremner avoids the punch easily.
Bremner misses with a low kick as Fresh jumps back.
Bremner throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bremner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bremner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fresh is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Bremner on the inside. #T1#
Bremner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bremner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fresh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bremner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bremner works on Fresh's body with a couple of short punches.
Bremner lands a right hand.
Fresh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bremner to keep the fight standing.
Jax Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bremner.
Jax Bremner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fresh tries for a takedown but Bremner manages to get underhooks.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bremner.
Bremner gets through Fresh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bremner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bremner lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Bremner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bremner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Bremner creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fresh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fresh drops to his knees and Bremner pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Bremner!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billy.
Deathcrush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Deathcrush misses.
Billy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deathcrush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Billy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot.
Deathcrush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billy.#TD#
Billy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deathcrush to the ground. Billy is now in Deathcrush's guard.
Billy trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Billy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deathcrush is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deathcrush has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Deathcrush passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Billy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deathcrush off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Billy is looking for the choke from the back position but Deathcrush is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Billy is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Deathcrush defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Billy's arms.
Deathcrush can't escape the position.
Deathcrush breaks Billy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Billy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deathcrush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Billy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deathcrush is aware though and is defending well.
Deathcrush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Deathcrush 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Billy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deathcrush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Billy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deathcrush controlling from the top position.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billy's head.
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Billy is keeping the position.
Deathcrush's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Billy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathcrush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathcrush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathcrush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Billy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deathcrush defends well.
Deathcrush postures up and lands a big shot to Billy's brow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deathcrush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deathcrush chips away with some ground and pound.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
Deathcrush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deathcrush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billy is looking for a sweep.
Deathcrush advances to mount.
Billy working to try and regain half guard.
Billy is squirming around, avoiding Deathcrush's attempts to control the action.
Billy taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush landing strikes from the mount and Billy is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush 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 looping hook to the body misses from Deathcrush. Billy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deathcrush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billy.
Deathcrush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billy.
Silly Billy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deathcrush misses with an uppercut.
Billy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deathcrush thuds a left hand into Billy's body.
Billy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Billy looks for a takedown but Deathcrush sprawls well.
Deathcrush thuds his right hand into Billy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
Billy misses with an uppercut. Deathcrush saw that one coming.
Billy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billy throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.#T1#
Deathcrush tests Billy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deathcrush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billy defends it well.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Billy moves out of range.
Billy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Billy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deathcrush throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billy throws a poor cross that misses
and Deathcrush counters with a straight right hand.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Billy's ribs.
Billy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Deathcrush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billy misses with a lunging right hand
and Deathcrush counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Billy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Deathcrush explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
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!
Deathcrush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billy.
Billy misses with a double jab.
Deathcrush lunges at Billy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Billy's hand.
Billy misses with a wild body shot.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Billy avoids it easily.
Deathcrush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billy doesn't seem bothered though.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot.
Billy misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deathcrush! But no joy.
Billy misses with a few strikes there.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deathcrush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deathcrush circles away quickly and effectively.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billy.#T3#
The fighters circling - Deathcrush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Billy moves out of range.
Billy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deathcrush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deathcrush lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Billy, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Billy enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Billy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Billy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deathcrush controls the pace.#SUB#
Billy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deathcrush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deathcrush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billy wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Billy is looking for a triangle but Deathcrush pushes his legs off easily.
Deathcrush scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Deathcrush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deathcrush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deathcrush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deathcrush taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Billy throws the left hand but Deathcrush avoids the punch easily.
Billy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush thuds his right hand into Billy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Deathcrush lands.
Billy misses with a combination
and Deathcrush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billy misses with a takedown attempt - Deathcrush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Billy with that takedown attempt.
Billy stuffs the takedown.
Silly Billy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deathcrush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Billy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deathcrush's waist but Deathcrush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silly Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deathcrush as he avoids it easily.
Deathcrush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billy with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billy misses with a double jab
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billy fails with a takedown attempt.
Billy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deathcrush throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Deathcrush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billy wants to stand back up but Deathcrush manages to pass into side control.
Deathcrush has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Billy!#T2#
BOOM! Deathcrush connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deathcrush landing strikes from the mount and Billy is in trouble! #ROC2#Billy is rocked!
Billy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oh Billy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deathcrush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Billy is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.#SUB#
Billy looking for submissions off his back.
Billy seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deathcrush connects with a nice short shot to Billy's temple.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Deathcrush 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.
Billy moves into full guard.
Deathcrush works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deathcrush not doing much here.
Deathcrush 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deathcrush lands a nice short elbow.
Deathcrush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silly Billy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Deathcrush 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Puto staying out of range there.
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puto works Tiger's body with a nice hook.
Tiger defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiger.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puto under the eye.
Tiger walks into a left hand.
Puto misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tiger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tiger. #T1#
Tiger is looking to pass into half guard but Puto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puto is in guard.#REVB#
Tiger 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Puto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tiger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Puto.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiger with a body shot.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Tiger.#T2#
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Puto's ribs.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiger momentarily.
Puto throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger lands with a cross.
Rice Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Puto lands.
Tiger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puto looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
Puto misses with a looping left.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.#T3#
Puto slips a jab from Tiger.
Tiger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puto throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Puto lands.
Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Tiger with that takedown attempt.
Puto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Tiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puto manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Puto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiger is one step ahead there.
Puto controlling Tiger's posture.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Tiger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rice Puto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tiger throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger needs to keep his hands up - Puto had a free shot at his head there.
Puto misses with a two punch combination.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Tiger connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Puto throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Puto.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tiger.
Rice Puto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a hook to the body
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
Puto throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily.
Tiger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Puto lands an overhand right.
Tiger misses with a looping left.#T2#
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto connects with a jab.
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Tiger misses with a right hand
and Puto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Puto is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Puto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puto swinging wildly here. #T3#
Puto cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Puto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Puto finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
Puto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puto scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger misses with a jab to the body
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiger throws a big shot that misses.
Puto throws a counter combo.
Tiger throws a poor cross that misses
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiger.
Puto lands with a right hand.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puto lands a jab.
Puto misses with a straight left.
Puto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Puto.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puto! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tiger scores with a body shot.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Puto.
Tiger tries to move into range but Puto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Puto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tiger throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Puto misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tiger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Puto misses with the combination.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Tiger throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Puto misses.
Tiger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Tiger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Puto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puto there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger misses with a looping left.
Puto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiger misses with a body shot
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Puto lands a nice looking body shot.
Puto misses with a looping left.
Tiger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puto throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiger scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Puto moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Puto lands a lovely overhand right.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto throws a big shot that misses.
Puto misses with a straight right.
Tiger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puto sprawls and moves away.
Puto connects with the punch.#T4#
Tiger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiger throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range.
Puto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puto stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Puto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puto jabs at Tiger's body.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Tiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Puto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puto 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Puto!
During a confident post fight interview, Rice Puto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chong Jr.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chong Jr shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chong Jr tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walker jabs Chong Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chong Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Chong Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Chong Jr ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Chong Jr.
Walker lands a jab to Chong Jr's midsection.
Chong Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chong Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Chong Jr ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chong Jr. #T1#
Chong Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Chong Jr moved out of range.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chong Jr.
Chong Jr shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker cracks Chong Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker lands a jab to Chong Jr's midsection.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Chong Jr swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Tommy Chong Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker lands a jab to Chong Jr's midsection.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker scores with a hook.
Chong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chong Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
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!
Chong Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Chong Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chong Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chong Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chong Jr trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chong Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chong Jr's back!
Chong Jr trying to control the hands but Walker won't let him.
Good control from Walker.#T3#
Walker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Walker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Walker continues to stall.
Chong Jr is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walker controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chong Jr wants to escape the position. #T4#
Walker has good solid back control here.
Chong Jr rolls, trying to escape but Walker keeps control of the position.
Chong Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chong Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker avoids the attempt from Chong Jr to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker 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#
Chong Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chong Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Chong Jr persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Chong Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Chong Jr.
Walker digs a good body shot into Chong Jr's ribs.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chong Jr at a distance.
Walker with a jab.#CL2#
Chong Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Chong Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Hillbilly Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chong Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Chong Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
Chong Jr is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chong Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Chong Jr has double underhooks.
Walker tries to circle away but Chong Jr has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Chong Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chong Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Chong Jr keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Chong Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Chong Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Chong Jr manages to avoid it.#T2#
Chong Jr with a poor takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Chong Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker scores with the left hand. Chong Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Chong Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Chong Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Chong Jr misses its intended target.
Chong Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chong Jr scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chong Jr shoots and misses
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chong Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Chong Jr shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Chong Jr is breathing heavily.#T3#
Chong Jr misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Chong Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chong Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker slips a straight right by Chong Jr.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chong Jr misses with a looping right.
Chong Jr tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker scores with the left hand. Chong Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chong Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Chong Jr misses with a left hand
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Walker.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Walker scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Chong Jr backpedaling.
Chong Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chong Jr has his takedown stuffed
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Walker scores with the left hand. Chong Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Chong Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Chong Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Chong Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chong Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker 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#
Chong Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Chong Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Chong Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Chong Jr misses.
Chong Jr misses the body punch
and Chong Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker tests Chong Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chong Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chong Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chong Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Chong Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chong Jr misses with a takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Chong Jr.
Chong Jr tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chong Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chong Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chong Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chong Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Chong Jr walks into a left hand.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chong Jr throws an off balance right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Chong Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chong Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chong Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chong Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chong Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Chong Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chong Jr misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Chong Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chong Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Chong Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chong Jr thinking.
Chong Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chong Jr back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chong Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chong Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chong Jr with a poor takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Chong Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chong Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chong Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker connects with the punch.
Chong Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Chong Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Chong Jr is rocked!
Chong Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chong Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Chong Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Chong Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Chong Jr fails with the takedown.
Chong Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Chong Jr's head back.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chong Jr's hands.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chong Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Chong Jr misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chong Jr misses with a left hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand. #T4#
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker scores with a jab.
Chong Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Chong Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker lands with a hook. Chong Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chong Jr goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Chong Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chong Jr fails with the takedown
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chong Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong Jr misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chong Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chong Jr takes one to the chin there.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hillbilly Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillbilly Walker!
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Event: MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Kinnaman throws a nice looking combination but Rog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rog shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kinnaman is defended easily by Rog.
Kinnaman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Rog gets caught napping as Kinnaman dives in and scores a takedown. Rog manages to retain guard.

Rog uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Kinnaman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinnaman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rog wants to stand up but Kinnaman is controlling him.
Rog working a defensive guard here.
Kinnaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Rog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kinnaman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kinnaman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rog looking to control.
Kinnaman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinnaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Rog tries to counter it with a takedown but Kinnaman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rog shoots in for a takedown but Kinnaman shows good takedown defense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Kinnaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rog tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kinnaman is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kinnaman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rog is looking for a sweep.
Kinnaman working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rog is looking for a sweep.
Kinnaman scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Rog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kinnaman's best efforts.
Kinnaman slips a nice elbow through Rog's hands, connecting with Rog's forehead.
Kinnaman winds up and cracks Rog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kinnaman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rog on the ground.
Kinnaman trying to control from half guard but Rog is working away.
Rog is looking to control Kinnaman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rog avoid being mounted?
Kinnaman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kinnaman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinnaman is nestled in close to Rog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kinnaman lands with a punch from half guard.
Kinnaman working Rog over with strikes. #T4#
Rog gets back to full guard.
Rog is trying to keep Kinnaman in close.
Kinnaman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kinnaman drops back looking for a leg! Rog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rog manages to kick Kinnaman off! Kinnaman jumps back into Rog's guard.
Rog throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kinnaman won't allow Rog to get back to his feet.
Rog trying to control the position.
Kinnaman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Kinnaman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kinnaman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kinnaman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rog manages to get to full guard.
Rog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kinnaman controls the pace.
Kinnaman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog trying to control the position.
Kinnaman working some strikes from top position.
Kinnaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rog can do to turn this around?
Rog is trying to control the position but Kinnaman postures up.
Kinnaman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kinnaman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kinnaman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rog's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kinnaman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Rog has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kinnaman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Rog drives through with a takedown into Kinnaman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Kinnaman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rog shoots in for a double leg but Kinnaman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Kinnaman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rog as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Kinnaman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Rog drives through and clinches with Kinnaman against the cage.
Rog goes for a takedown attempt but Kinnaman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rog shoots and misses #TD#
and Kinnaman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rog's guard.
Max Kinnaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bal Rog.#SUB2#
Rog is looking for a triangle but Kinnaman pushes his legs off easily.
Rog is breathing heavily.
Kinnaman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kinnaman connects with a couple of short punches.
Rog trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rog being controlled here, momentarily.
Rog looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kinnaman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Rog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kinnaman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rog manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kinnaman controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kinnaman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kinnaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kinnaman drops back looking for a leg! Rog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rog manages to kick Kinnaman off! Kinnaman jumps back into Rog's guard.
Rog is trying to control the position but Kinnaman postures up.
Kinnaman is working Rog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kinnaman controlling from the top position.
Rog looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Kinnaman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kinnaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kinnaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Kinnaman drives through with a takedown into Rog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Rog is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kinnaman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Rog pulls guard successfully.
Kinnaman controlling from the top position.
Kinnaman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rog for as long as he can get away with.
Rog trying to control the position.
Kinnaman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kinnaman lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Rog keeping moving, preventing Kinnaman from controlling successfully.
Kinnaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rog is trying to keep Kinnaman in close.
Kinnaman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Max Kinnaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rog is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rog trying to control but Kinnaman is working from the bottom.
Kinnaman pulls Rog in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kinnaman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kinnaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rog looking for a sweep. Not yet Rog, not yet.
Kinnaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max Kinnaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kinnaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kinnaman works over Rog with some ground and pound from guard.
Kinnaman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rog's head.
Kinnaman preventing the sweep.
Rog being controlled here, momentarily.
Rog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinnaman is one step ahead there.
Kinnaman 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kinnaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kinnaman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kinnaman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kinnaman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rog wants to stand up but Kinnaman is controlling him.
Kinnaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rog wants to stand but Kinnaman is controlling the position.
Bal Rog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinnaman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Kinnaman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kinnaman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Kinnaman!
Max Kinnaman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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