Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rechers slips a jab and a cross from Parks.
Parks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rechers backs up against the cage.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rechers at a distance.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Rechers's ribs.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Rechers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rechers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rechers's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks cracks Rechers with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rechers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Rechers off the cage and back into range.
Parks lands a nice shot that snaps Rechers's head back.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rechers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parks connects with a jab.
Parks 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. #T2#
Parks tests Rechers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Rechers's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks scores with the left hand. Rechers knows he should have avoided that one.
Parks dips to his left and cracks Rechers with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rechers looks winded!
Nice body punch from Parks.
Rechers walks into a left hand.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rechers under the eye.
Rechers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Rechers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a jab to Rechers's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rechers.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rechers doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rechers tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Parks lands with a straight right. Rechers didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Rechers is rocked!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Rechers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parks cracks Rechers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rechers is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rechers momentarily.
Parks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parks drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rechers right on the button. Rechers goes down! Parks follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Parks gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 52
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Manduano. No joy for Plazibat on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Manduano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Plazibat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manduano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plazibat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manduano. #CL#
Manduano instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manduano misses the shot to the body.
Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Manduano.
Manduano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Plazibat tries to keep at a distance but Manduano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manduano is trying to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Manduano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plazibat landing knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Manduano manages to break the clinch.
Manduano checks a low kick from Plazibat.
It looked like Manduano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Plazibat.
A telegraphed right hand from Manduano misses the target.
Plazibat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manduano defends it well.
Manduano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Manduano feints and as Plazibat raises his hands in defense, Manduano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manduano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manduano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manduano advances position into side control!
Plazibat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2##SUB#
Manduano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plazibat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plazibat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Plazibat is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manduano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manduano punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Manduano content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manduano landing shots from mount.
Manduano landing shots from mount.
Plazibat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manduano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manduano controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manduano dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Manduano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Manduano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Manduano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plazibat quickly recovers to half guard.
Manduano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Manduano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plazibat turns into him and now he's in Manduano's guard.
Manduano strikes from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manduano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Plazibat frees his head nicely. Oh but Manduano has switched to an armbar! Plazibat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miguel Manduano!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Tee is working away.
Tee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tee is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tee tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Tee trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov throwing shots but Tee is blocking nicely.
Magomedov is trying to control. Tee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tee wants to control the action here but instead Magomedov manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tee is looking to escape.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Magomedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tee is surviving well by controlling Magomedov's body position as best he can.
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Tee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tee trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Tee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tee.
Tee looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Tee working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Tee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov tries to work over Tee's front leg with a kick but Tee checks it.
Tee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tee wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Tee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Tee is avoiding it.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tee as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tee passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Magomedov will probably get the nod.
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#
Tee closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedov, looking for a takedown. Tee pushes Magomedov against the cage but Magomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tee shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Tee avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Tee on that attempt.
Vladimir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boba Tee.
Tee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Tee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tee moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tee sprawls well. Tee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Tee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Tee is breathing heavily.
Tee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vladimir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tee clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Tee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Tee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov is looking to control Tee's arms but Tee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage. #T2#
Tee tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Tee drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Tee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tee rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Tee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Tee won't allow it. #TD2#
Tee wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Tee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage.#T3#
Tee trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Tee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tee trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Tee from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tee closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boba Tee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tee tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tee trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov landing small, sideways elbows.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tee.
Boba Tee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tee is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tee trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tee is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tee closes the distance and clinches.
Tee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Tee manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov tries to break the clinch but Tee is controlling the position. #TD#
Magomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tee trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tee controls his leg. #T3#
Tee is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov prevents Tee from improving his position.
Tee trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Tee wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!#T4#
Even with his hooks in, Tee manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tee has Magomedov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Tee has full control of the position and if anything, Magomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Tee seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Magomedov's chin but Magomedov turns very nicely into Tee's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Magomedov.
Tee looking for a sweep. Not yet Tee, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boba Tee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Rock drives through with a takedown into Abdulmanapmagomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Abdulmanapmagomedov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rock presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Abdulmanapmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdulmanapmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdulmanapmagomedov wants to stall.
Rock lands a nice elbow.
Abdulmanapmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Abdulmanapmagomedov working hard to break the clinch.
Rock landing knees to the body.
Rock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abdulmanapmagomedov up against the cage.
Abdulmanapmagomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Abdulmanapmagomedov working hard to break the clinch.
Rock landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Rock.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdulmanapmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdulmanapmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rock obliges.
Abdulmanapmagomedov looks winded!
Abdulmanapmagomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
Rock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abdulmanapmagomedov's face.
Rock lands a nice elbow.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Rock prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rock prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyle Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov.#T2#
Rock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock lands a nice elbow.
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Abdulmanapmagomedov is rocked!
Abdulmanapmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Abdulmanapmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rock.
Rock lands a damaging elbow.
Abdulmanapmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdulmanapmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Rock lands a big elbow that drops Abdulmanapmagomedov! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Abdulmanapmagomedov is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Rock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Abdulmanapmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into Velez's guard.
Velez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdulmanapmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Velez's brow.
Velez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdulmanapmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Velez trying to control the position.
Abdulmanapmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulmanapmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Abdulmanapmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Velez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Velez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Abdulmanapmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velez defends well.#T1#
Abdulmanapmagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Velez is looking to pass into half guard but Abdulmanapmagomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abdulmanapmagomedov is in guard.#REVR#
Abdulmanapmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdulmanapmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Velez for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Abdulmanapmagomedov postures up.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Abdulmanapmagomedov scores with a takedown into Velez's guard.
Velez wants to stand and escape but Abdulmanapmagomedov is having none of it. #T4#
Abdulmanapmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdulmanapmagomedov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulmanapmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdulmanapmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdulmanapmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Velez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdulmanapmagomedov.
Abdulmanapmagomedov wants to clinch
and Velez counters with a one-two to the body.
Abdulmanapmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velez can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Abdulmanapmagomedov as Velez shoots in.#CL#
Abdulmanapmagomedov has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdulmanapmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Velez prevents a body shot from Abdulmanapmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez has Abdulmanapmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abdulmanapmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Abdulmanapmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdulmanapmagomedov wants to clinch
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abdulmanapmagomedov.
Velez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abdulmanapmagomedov controlling the positon.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abdulmanapmagomedov. #T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Abdulmanapmagomedov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velez just trying to survive but Abdulmanapmagomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Velez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abdulmanapmagomedov gets his way!
Abdulmanapmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Velez tries to buck him off. #T3#
Abdulmanapmagomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Abdulmanapmagomedov controlling the position well here. Velez rolled but Abdulmanapmagomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abdulmanapmagomedov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC#Velez is rocked!#SUB#
Velez is trying to defend against the choke here but Abdulmanapmagomedov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Abdulmanapmagomedov Tightens the hold and Velez taps out furiously! Abdulmanapmagomedov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shavkat Abdulmanapmagomedov!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Rechers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Tie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Tie drives through with a takedown into Rechers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rechers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rechers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tie has managed to get both his arms back between Rechers's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rechers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tie rolls with it to try and escape but Rechers cranks on the arm and Tie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Rechers!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Plazibat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Kormier shrugs it off though. #CL#
Kormier takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat tries a head kick but it misses.
Plazibat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plazibat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Plazibat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier not doing much here. #T1##ES2#
Plazibat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kormier is on him like a limpet, forcing Plazibat back against the cage.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Plazibat managing to block the knees to the body from Kormier.
Kormier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Kormier forces Plazibat back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Plazibat tightens his grip and picks Kormier up, before dumping him to the ground. Kormier manages to land in guard.
Plazibat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Kormier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plazibat is pushing down on Kormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Plazibat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kormier is pressing down on Plazibat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Kormier pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Kormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kormier controlling the action here.#T3#
Kormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kormier is trying to work for a kimura but Plazibat is defending well.
Kormier wants to get back to his feet.
Kormier 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier is trying to control. Plazibat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plazibat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kormier controlling the action here.
Kormier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kormier tries to pass to full mount but Plazibat defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denise Kormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plazibat is looking for the big counter here.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses
and Kormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plazibat can do to turn this around?
Plazibat misses with a head kick. #TD#
Kormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plazibat to the mat! Plazibat manages to get full guard.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plazibat trying to control the position.
Kormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kormier wants to control from the top but Plazibat keeps moving.
Kormier won't allow Plazibat to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kormier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plazibat's guard.
Kormier prevents Plazibat from standing back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kormier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Kormier there.
Plazibat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kormier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plazibat wants to get back to full guard but Kormier has passed into side control.#T3#
Plazibat wants to get back to his feet but Kormier drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier misses with the ground and pound.
Denise Kormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kormier slows the pace down.
Plazibat tries to escape but Kormier is in control.
Kormier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kormier wants to clinch up but Plazibat keeps it at a distance.
Kormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plazibat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Plazibat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Kormier looking to score a takedown here. Plazibat is defending well but Kormier drives through and ends up in Plazibat's guard.
Plazibat working a defensive guard but Kormier passes into half guard.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.
Plazibat is looking to escape.
Kormier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kormier not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denise Kormier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kormier throws a looping overhand right but Plazibat ducks down to avoid it.
Plazibat throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kormier counters with a single leg into guard. Plazibat didn't expect that.
Kormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kormier lands a couple of digs.
Kormier is stalling in the full guard.
Plazibat wants to stand and escape but Kormier is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Plazibat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Plazibat looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kormier tries to clinch but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat unleashes a big counter combination but Kormier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plazibat enables Kormier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plazibat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kormier is standing up over Plazibat. Plazibat looks to escape but Kormier dives into side control.
Plazibat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Plazibat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kormier asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plazibat has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier throws an elbow but Plazibat slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier wants to stand but Plazibat has his arm trapped.
Kormier cracks Plazibat with a big elbow. #T3#
Plazibat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Plazibat prevents Kormier from moving into mount.
Kormier working the ground and pound.
Kormier taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Plazibat is defending well. #SUB#
Kormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Kormier tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kormier controlling the position from side mount.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kormier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kormier, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denise Kormier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia is wriggling around but Magomedov manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2##SUB#
Garcia is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Magomedov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Garcia is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Magomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Rechers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pending looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Rechers is working to tighten his grip on Pending's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pending has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rechers is really squeezing tight and eventually Pending passes out! Rechers breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Rechers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Curvers shoots for a takedown but De Normandie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
De Normandie takes the fight into the clinch.
Curvers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Normandie misses with a body punch.
De Normandie lands an uppercut.
De Normandie cracks Curvers with a nice body shot.
De Normandie works on Curvers's body with a couple of short punches.
De Normandie lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Normandie.
De Normandie pushes Curvers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Normandie presses Curvers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from De Normandie as the two fighters clinch.
Curvers looks winded!
De Normandie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Normandie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from De Normandie - that landed with a thud.
De Normandie cracks Curvers with a nice body shot.#T1#
De Normandie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curvers backwards.
De Normandie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Normandie.
A nice left hand lands by De Normandie.
De Normandie digs a right hand into Curvers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curvers's gas tank.
De Normandie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Normandie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curvers backwards. #ROC#Curvers is rocked!
De Normandie throws a big uppercut that drops Curvers! More strikes from De Normandie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Curvers lies dazed against the cage as De Normandie celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillaume De Normandie!
Guillaume De Normandie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WW clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plazibat swivels and escapes.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Plazibat gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. #TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Plazibat uses from the top position.
Plazibat stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plazibat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Plazibat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plazibat works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plazibat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plazibat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Plazibat is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Plazibat is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Rechers tries to keep at a distance but Do Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Do Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Do Souza breaks the clinch.
Do Souza misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Rechers gets tackled into the cage by Do Souza. Do Souza maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rechers successfully pulls guard.
Do Souza wants to control from the top but Rechers keeps moving. #SUB#
Do Souza is sitting in close to Rechers's body. Rechers has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Do Souza is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Do Souza is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rechers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Rechers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladimir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.#T1#
Ribeiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Ribeiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ribeiro pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Ribeiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Magomedov jumps guard and drags Ribeiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov has Ribeiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ribeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribeiro wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magomedov 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##CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ribeiro is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Vladimir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magomedov dominated that second 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!#R3#
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov trying to control from Ribeiro's half guard. Ribeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!#T2#
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is pushing Ribeiro's head away, looking to escape. Ribeiro manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribeiro to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Ribeiro.
Well Magomedov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Magomedov!
In defeat, Charles Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had a bad performance'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Gurr throws a shot from downtown. Curvers moves away and avoids it.
Curvers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gurr lands a nice shot that snaps Curvers's head back. #CUT#It looks like Pieter Curvers has been cut.#CL2#
Curvers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curvers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Curvers manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gurr.
Curvers gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gurr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Gurr!

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Shawma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Rechers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rechers won't allow Shawma to sweep him here.
Shawma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Rechers drops back looking for a leg! Shawma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shawma manages to kick Rechers off! Rechers jumps back into Shawma's guard.
Shawma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rechers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Shawma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Shawma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rechers passes into side control.
A control attempt from Shawma but he's now mounted!
Shawma is just holding on here. Rechers manages to take his back. #T2##SUB2#
Shawma is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Rechers sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Shawma has no choice but to tap and Rechers jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Rechers!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wood working the ground and pound.
Wood working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.
Saki tries to buck Wood off but Wood is having none of it.
Wood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wood working away.
Saki is trying to get back to half guard.
Saki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wood taking a breather here. #T1#
Wood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Saki tries to reverse the position but Wood maintains control.#SUB#
Wood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wood blocks Saki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wood lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Wood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wood lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Saki is trying to escape the position but Wood is controlling the position.
Wood is putting a hurting on Saki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood wants to stand but Saki is controlling his arm.
Wood staying calm.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saki is looking to regain half guard here but Wood keeps moving and retains side control.
Saki struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood controlling from side mount.
Wood has control of an arm but Saki manages to advance to Wood's back!#SUB2#
Saki looking for the choke but no joy.
Wood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saki's guard. Nice work there by Wood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Saki's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Wood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Wood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Max Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wood 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.
Saki wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
Wood passes Saki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wood stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saki is trying to stand up here but Wood is controlling him well.
Wood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Saki looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Saki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood controlling the pace.
Wood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wood is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saki!
Wood landing strikes from the mount and Saki is in trouble!
Wood landing strikes from the mount and Saki is in trouble! #SUB#
Wood looking to isolate an arm here. Saki doesn't see it coming and as Wood extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Shields's guard.#ES#
Shields pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Shields's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shields duly obliges.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Shields scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard.

Magomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Magomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shields is trying to keep an underhook but Magomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Shields defending well.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Shields is defending well. #T2#
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Shields is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov is thwarting Shields's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov works his way into full mount!
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov looking to finish Shields with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shields!
Shields manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shields wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him!#T4#
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shields has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shields throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magomedov 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#
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Shields bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shields is looking to get back to his feet here but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shields's back.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Shields is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Shields has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Magomedov tightening his grip on Shields, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Shields from escaping the position. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Shields taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Magomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Shiesty saw that one coming. #TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shiesty tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiesty keeps Magomedov under control for a moment.
Magomedov wants to control but Shiesty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Shiesty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Shiesty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shiesty gets back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Shiesty won't allow it. #SUB#
Magomedov trying to work for an americana but Shiesty has managed to regain full guard.
Shiesty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shiesty throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Shiesty fights it but they end up in guard.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Shiesty from improving his position.
Shiesty should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shiesty is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Magomedov is going to stand back up.
Magomedov is thwarting Shiesty's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Shiesty recovers full guard.
Shiesty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##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.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shiesty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shiesty wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Shiesty defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Shiesty from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shiesty smiles and moves away.
Shiesty stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiesty, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov has picked Shiesty up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Shiesty looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Shiesty is keeping him busy.
Shiesty wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Shiesty manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiesty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shiesty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiesty is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov is pulling down on Shiesty's head. It's preventing any offense from Shiesty, at least for the moment.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Shiesty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shiesty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shiesty prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shiesty swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range. #TD2#
Shiesty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiesty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shiesty is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Shiesty has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiesty tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Shiesty postures up.#SUB2#
Shiesty looking for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is having none of it. #T4#
Shiesty avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.#SUB2#
Shiesty working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiesty sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Magomedov taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Shiesty!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Packin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Packin backpedaling. #TD2#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Magomedov is staying tight to Packin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Packin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Packin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Packin struggling a bit here.
Packin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov gets to mount! Packin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a submission but Packin is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a guillotine from mount but Packin is in no mood to give up. #SU2#
Magomedov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
Packin wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Packin moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Packin tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Packin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packin doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Packin is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Packin's guard.
Packin wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Packin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Magomedov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Packin defend it? Magomedov steps over the head and cranks it - Packin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Magomedov!

Event: FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Plazibat off balance momentarily.
Dekkers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dekkers lands a head kick! #CL#
Plazibat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plazibat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Plazibat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plazibat keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plazibat lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers is looking to break free of the clinch but Plazibat has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Dekkers. #CL#
Plazibat instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but Plazibat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plazibat throws a series of punches but Dekkers avoids them all with ease.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dekkers.
Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers fails to land with a series of punches.
Dekkers scores with a head kick.
Dekkers's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dekkers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination.
Dekkers thuds his shin into the meat of Plazibat's side.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses.
As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all.
Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dekkers counters with a nice body shot.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.#T2#
Good leg kick by Dekkers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
Plazibat moves out of range of the body kick.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Dekkers with a nice calf kick.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers unleashes a big counter combination but Plazibat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Plazibat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Plazibat keeps him there for the moment.
Plazibat'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.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position. #T3#
Dekkers wants to break free but Plazibat has control.
Plazibat looking to stall.
I was talking to Plazibat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Plazibat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily.
Plazibat lands with a slapping head kick.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
Plazibat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dekkers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plazibat's head.
Plazibat tries to clinch but Dekkers is having none of it. #T4#
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers throws a right and a left that Plazibat avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Plazibat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Plazibat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Plazibat trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Plazibat throws an elbow that misses. Dekkers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Plazibat's guard. Nice move by Dekkers!#REVB##SU2#
Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plazibat moves away.
Plazibat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers 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#
Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plazibat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat looks to land a body kick but Dekkers moved away.
Dekkers is looking for the big counter here.
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Plazibat rushes Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Plazibat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Dekkers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plazibat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lars Plazibat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dekkers. Plazibat shrugs it off though. #T1#
Dekkers throws a head kick that half lands.
Plazibat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Dekkers responds with a good body kick, but Plazibat manages to step out the way in time.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dekkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plazibat.
Dekkers lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plazibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers misses with a low kick as Plazibat jumps back.#T2#
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plazibat checks a leg kick nicely.
Plazibat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dekkers cracks Plazibat with a good jab.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plazibat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Dekkers misses #TD#
and Plazibat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Plazibat is trying to control. Dekkers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plazibat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Plazibat trying to control the pace. #SU#
Plazibat decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Plazibat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dekkers misses with a wild body shot.
Plazibat dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a head kick but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
Plazibat takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plazibat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Plazibat clinches up with Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Plazibat breaks the clinch.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Plazibat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plazibat is looking to clinch.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Dekkers finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Dekkers lands a head kick!
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plazibat wants to clinch up but Dekkers keeps it at a distance.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Plazibat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plazibat prevents Dekkers from standing back up. #ES2#
Dekkers pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet.
Plazibat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dekkers blocks a head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Plazibat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dekkers throws a front kick that sends Plazibat stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Dekkers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dekkers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plazibat counters with a one-two to the body.
Dekkers throws a series of punches but Plazibat avoids them all with ease.
Dekkers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plazibat tries to clinch there but Dekkers circles away.
Plazibat throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
Dekkers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plazibat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dekkers throws the kick towards the body but Plazibat avoids it.
Plazibat keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
Dekkers misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plazibat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a counter combo.#T2#
Dekkers lunges at Plazibat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plazibat's hand.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plazibat takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plazibat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Plazibat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Plazibat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dekkers looks to land a combination but Plazibat avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Dekkers shrugs it off though.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plazibat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plazibat. #T3#
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plazibat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away.
Plazibat throws a front kick that sends Dekkers stumbling back into the cage.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick! #TD#
Plazibat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Plazibat presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Dekkers tries to break free but Plazibat pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position. #TD#
Plazibat has clasped his hands together around Dekkers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Dekkers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Plazibat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dekkers avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Plazibat has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Plazibat.
Dekkers lands with a kick to the temple. Plazibat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat.
Dekkers thuds a left hand into Plazibat's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dekkers.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!

Event: CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Steele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rechers!
Rechers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Steele trying to control the position but Rechers is working away. #SUB2#
Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rechers, who protects the arm well.
Rechers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Rechers is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steele is taking a breather. Rechers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steele slows the pace down in half guard.
Rechers is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Rechers is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rechers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Steele working Rechers over with strikes.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rechers defends it well.
Steele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rechers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rechers sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rechers looking for submissions off his back.
Steele is keen to just control but Rechers is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nice strikes from Steele there.
Steele passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rechers!
Rechers is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Steele is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rechers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rechers shrugs it off.
Steele content just to control the position here.
Steele scoring with strikes but Rechers is staying in there. #ROC2#Rechers is rocked!#T4#
Steele lands a big shot to the head and Rechers winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emiliano Steele!

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