Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zipporinio moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Zipporinio drags the fight down to the ground.
Villa wants to stand but Zipporinio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Villa wants to pass the guard but Zipporinio is keeping the position.
Zipporinio looking to control.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zipporinio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Villa wants to pass the guard but Zipporinio is defending well.
Villa is keen to just control but Zipporinio is a slippery customer.
Zipporinio is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zipporinio is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Zipporinio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villa quickly recovers to half guard.
Villa is trying to get back to full guard.
Zipporinio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Villa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Villa is pressing down on Zipporinio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zipporinio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Villa looking for a guillotine here but Zipporinio defends easily.
Villa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Villa keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully.
Villa has control of Zipporinio's left arm, preventing Zipporinio from doing any damage.
Zipporinio postures up.
Zipporinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villa. #TD#
Zipporinio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Villa on his heels. He'll look to pass Villa's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Villa working a defensive guard here.
Zipporinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Villa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zipporinio is aware though and is defending well.
Villa keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zipporinio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Htasek Zipporinio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Villa instigates a clinch.
Zipporinio goes for a takedown attempt but Villa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Villa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zipporinio as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Zipporinio gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zipporinio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Villa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Villa shoots in for a takedown but Zipporinio shows good takedown defense.
Htasek Zipporinio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Villa.#CL#
Zipporinio has Villa up against the cage in a clinch.
Villa is trying to push Zipporinio away but Zipporinio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Zipporinio.
Villa misses with a body punch.
Zipporinio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Villa trying to control the position but instead, Zipporinio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villa into the cage.#BC2#
Villa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##TD#
Zipporinio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villa tries to improve position but can't.
Zipporinio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villa can do to turn this around?
Villa is not content to let Zipporinio control the position.
Zipporinio landing a few strikes.
Villa is looking to regain half guard here but Zipporinio keeps moving and retains side control.
Villa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zipporinio passes to full mount! #T3#
Zipporinio scoring with strikes but Villa is staying in there.
Htasek Zipporinio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zipporinio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Villa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zipporinio looking to control but Villa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zipporinio controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zipporinio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Villa for as long as he can get away with.
Zipporinio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Villa is looking to escape.
Villa tries to hold on but Zipporinio postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Htasek Zipporinio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villa.
Villa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zipporinio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zipporinio shoots for a double leg takedown but Villa sprawls well. He's pushed Zipporinio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villa wants to clinch.
Villa shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zipporinio tries to avoid it but Villa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zipporinio to the ground. Zipporinio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Htasek Zipporinio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Villa.
Villa misses with the combination. #T1#
Villa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zipporinio.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zipporinio sprawls well. Zipporinio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villa gets slowly back to his feet.
Zipporinio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Villa throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Zipporinio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zipporinio chips away with some ground and pound.
Villa wants to sweep here but Zipporinio controlling him for the moment.
Villa is looking to stand up but Zipporinio isn't so interested in that idea.
Villa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Villa controls Zipporinio momentarily but Zipporinio frees himself.
Zipporinio wants to control from the top but Villa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Villa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zipporinio passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Villa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zipporinio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Villa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zipporinio is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zipporinio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zipporinio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chase Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villa as he avoids it easily.
Villa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zipporinio slaps away a takedown attempt from Villa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zipporinio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Villa.
Villa slows the pace down.
Villa working away.
Zipporinio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zipporinio tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Villa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Htasek Zipporinio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zipporinio 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Htasek Zipporinio!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Mercado.#CUT#It looks like Panished Snake has been cut.
Snake misses with a straight right.
Snake dives in and grabs Mercado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercado pushes down on Snake's head and hops out.
Snake tries to bum rush Mercado with a series of wild strikes but Mercado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercado misses the target.
Mercado closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Snake out cold! Snake corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrese Mercado!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orfeu as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Orfeu moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.#TD#
Orfeu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orfeu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Orfeu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wayne tries to roll over but Orfeu keeps him under control.
Wayne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orfeu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orfeu throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Orfeu moves into full mount! Wayne won't be happy about that!
Orfeu with a couple of short strikes.#T1##SU#
Orfeu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Orfeu misses with a head kick.
Wayne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orfeu defends well and Wayne ends up having to push Orfeu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wayne leaves Orfeu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Orfeu, which made it look bad.
Irineu Orfeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wayne.#CL#
Orfeu moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.#TD#
Orfeu has Wayne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orfeu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wayne tumbling to the mat - Orfeu dives into Wayne's guard.
Orfeu stays in close to Wayne's body and controls the position. #T2#
Orfeu looking to pass the guard.
Wayne being controlled here, momentarily.
Orfeu trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Orfeu wanted to stand there but Wayne had control of the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Wayne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Orfeu with a nice head shot there.
Orfeu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orfeu wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Orfeu throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orfeu napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Orfeu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orfeu tries to counter with a takedown but Wayne is quick to defend against it.
Orfeu shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orfeu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Orfeu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wayne is trying to defend but Orfeu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Orfeu is trying to control. Wayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orfeu is just content to waste time from the top position. Wayne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orfeu wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving. #SUB2#
Orfeu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irineu Orfeu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Orfeu throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orfeu is looking to clinch.
Orfeu stuffs the takedown attempt from Wayne. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orfeu sprawls well. Orfeu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Irineu Orfeu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orfeu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orfeu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Orfeu pushes him off.
Orfeu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orfeu off to one side.
Orfeu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Orfeu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Wayne scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Irineu Orfeu has been cut.
Wayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Orfeu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orfeu wants it to stay on the feet.
Irineu Orfeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wayne.
Wayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orfeu throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Wayne instigates a clinch.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orfeu jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Orfeu around his waist. Orfeu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Orfeu breaks the clinch. #T2##TD#
Orfeu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Wayne sneaks out the side door and pushes Orfeu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orfeu throws a good cross that connects.
Orfeu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Orfeu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Orfeu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayne napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Orfeu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Orfeu sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Orfeu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wayne's waist but Wayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orfeu off to one side.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Orfeu.
Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orfeu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orfeu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wayne as he avoids it easily.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orfeu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orfeu or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne, which made it look bad.
Orfeu closes the distance and clinches up with Wayne, looking for a takedown. Orfeu pushes Wayne against the cage but Wayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orfeu sprawls well. Orfeu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Orfeu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wayne to the ground. Orfeu is now in Wayne's guard.
Wayne trying to control the position.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orfeu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Orfeu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne's guard. #REVR#
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orfeu trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Irineu Orfeu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Orfeu tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range.
Orfeu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Orfeu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard.
Orfeu tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orfeu is one step ahead there.
Orfeu throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orfeu is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Orfeu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orfeu trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Orfeu 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.
Wayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orfeu's guard. #REVB#
Orfeu controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Orfeu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
Orfeu keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully. #T2#
Orfeu looking for a sweep. Not yet Orfeu, not yet.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Orfeu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wayne being controlled here, momentarily.
Orfeu prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Orfeu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irineu Orfeu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne is trying to keep Orfeu in close.
Orfeu throws an elbow that misses. Wayne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orfeu's guard. Nice move by Wayne!#REVB#
Orfeu wants to hit a sweep here but Wayne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Orfeu there!
Orfeu wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.#T4#
Wayne working Orfeu over with strikes here.
Orfeu wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne raining down shots from the mount!
Wayne wants to control the pace but Orfeu is squirming around nicely.
Orfeu is trying to stand but he's just given Wayne his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orfeu trying to control but not successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Doug Wayne!

Event: FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Zipporinio wants to clinch.#CL2#
Zipporinio pushes Some up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Some breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipporinio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Some as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A low kick from Some misses #CL2#
and Zipporinio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some taking a breather.
Some is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some is trying to stall.
Zipporinio stalls.
Zipporinio jumps guard but Some stands there with Zipporinio around his waist. Zipporinio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htasek Zipporinio.
Some gets underhooks to prevent Zipporinio's takedown attempt.
Some tries to stall but Zipporinio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some letting Zipporinio take a breather here.#BC#
Some breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zipporinio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some stuffs the takedown attempt from Zipporinio. Zipporinio gets slowly back to his feet.
Some feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zipporinio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Zipporinio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Some to the mat! Some manages to get full guard.
Zipporinio won't allow Some to sweep him here. #T3#
Some pulls Zipporinio in close to his closed guard and prevents Zipporinio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Some keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully.
Zipporinio won't allow Some to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zipporinio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Some holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zipporinio trying to control but Some is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zipporinio throws a sloppy head kick
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio has his takedown stuffed
and Some counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zipporinio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zipporinio shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Zipporinio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trouble Some dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zipporinio darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Zipporinio looking for a takedown. #BC#
Some breaks from the clinch.
Zipporinio shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Zipporinio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zipporinio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Some on his heels. He'll look to pass Some's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Zipporinio throws a big elbow that misses.
Zipporinio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zipporinio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zipporinio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Some's guard.
Zipporinio won't allow Some to sweep him here.
Some knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zipporinio on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Zipporinio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zipporinio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zipporinio taking a breather here. #T3#
Zipporinio is trying to ground and pound but Some uses the momentary lack of control by Zipporinio to regain half guard.
Some tries to roll over but Zipporinio keeps him under control.
Zipporinio is keen to just control but Some is a slippery customer.#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.#SU2#
Zipporinio decides to stand up.
Some scores with a leg kick.
Some throws a solid leg kick but Zipporinio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Some.
Zipporinio dives in for a single leg takedown but Some sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htasek Zipporinio.
Some connects with a leg kick.
Trouble Some is winning the standup battle so far.
Zipporinio shoots in but no luck this time.
It appears Some was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio dives in for a single leg takedown but Some sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trouble Some dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Some. Zipporinio shrugs it off though.
Zipporinio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Some is predictable there
and Zipporinio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zipporinio wants to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch position.
Some looks for the body kick but Zipporinio saw that one coming.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Some as he avoids it easily.
Some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zipporinio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipporinio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zipporinio is looking to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Zipporinio has closed the distance and engaged Some in a clinch.
Some trying to control the position but instead, Zipporinio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Some into the cage.
Some slows down the pace here.
Some is pressed up against the cage. Zipporinio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Some down to the mat. Some avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trouble Some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htasek Zipporinio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zipporinio.
Zipporinio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some throws a low kick, looking for Zipporinio's leg but Zipporinio calmly moves out of range.
Some with the inside leg kick. #T2#
That kick from Some tenderised Zipporinio's leg. Zipporinio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Some tenderised Zipporinio's leg. Zipporinio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zipporinio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Some counters with a solid body kick.
Some lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zipporinio takes a step back to recover.
Some throws a leg kick which misses Zipporinio's front leg but catches the back leg as Zipporinio tries to avoid it. #T3#
Some misses with a low kick.
Htasek Zipporinio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zipporinio shoots in for a double leg but Some sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zipporinio checks a leg kick nicely.
Some throws a front kick aimed at Zipporinio's knee but Zipporinio avoids it well.
Zipporinio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some tries to land a front kick but Zipporinio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zipporinio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Some lands a big head kick that sends Zipporinio tumbling to the mat! Some takes a step backwards and waves Zipporinio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Zipporinio is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Htasek Zipporinio has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Some.
Zipporinio is still on wobbly legs! Can Some finish him?
Some throws a leg kick which misses Zipporinio's front leg but catches the back leg as Zipporinio tries to avoid it.
Some lands a leg kick that knocks Zipporinio off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some lands a front kick.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zipporinio's sensitive parts.
Zipporinio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Some.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Some scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Some connects with a leg kick.
Some lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Some backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Zipporinio's temple! It sends Zipporinio violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Some celebrates and the doctors try to help Zipporinio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Trouble Some!

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Semyonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabov defends well and Semyonov ends up having to push Rabov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Semyonov counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabov prevents Semyonov from improving position.
Semyonov moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Semyonov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rabov has worked his arm free - good work by Rabov!
Semyonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Semyonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Rabov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Semyonov's best efforts.
Semyonov prevents Rabov from improving his position.
Semyonov controlling the pace.
Rabov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Semyonov trying to mount his opponent but Rabov defends it.
Semyonov is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Semyonov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rabov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Semyonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rabov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semyonov has managed to get both his arms back between Rabov's legs - danger averted.
Rabov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Semyonov is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Semyonov 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. #SUB#
Rabov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Semyonov wants to control but Rabov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Semyonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Semyonov stalling away here and it's allowed Rabov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Semyonov postures up. #SUB2#
Semyonov has gone for a leg lock! Rabov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Semyonov's guard.#REVR#
Rabov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Semyonov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rabov has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Semyonov looking for submissions off his back.
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 Nikita Rabov 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#
Rabov fails with the takedown.
Nikita Rabov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabov wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rabov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semyonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rabov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Semyonov.
Rabov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semyonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabov somewhat.
Semyonov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Rabov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikita Rabov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bilal Semyonov.
Semyonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rabov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semyonov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rabov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Semyonov!
Rabov controls the position from side control.
Semyonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rabov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rabov controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Rabov is trying to get an arm triangle but Semyonov is defending well.
Rabov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Semyonov!
Rabov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Semyonov is looking to get to half guard.
Rabov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rabov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Semyonov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Semyonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabov trying to control the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rabov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semyonov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikita Rabov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rabov tries to clinch but Semyonov is having none of it.
Rabov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semyonov circles away.
Rabov shoots in for a takedown but Semyonov shows good takedown defense.
Rabov misses with a jab to the body
and Semyonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Semyonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabov pinned against the cage. Rabov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyonov tries to clinch up.
Nikita Rabov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semyonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Rabov darts in looking for a takedown but Semyonov gets double underhooks and turns Rabov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Rabov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semyonov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Semyonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rabov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Semyonov!
Semyonov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rabov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Semyonov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nikita Rabov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabov wants to get back to full guard.
Semyonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rabov looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Semyonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Semyonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semyonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Semyonov prevents Rabov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Semyonov is looking for a kimura but Rabov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Semyonov to get the leverage.
Semyonov is looking to advance position but Rabov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Semyonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rabov defends it well. #T3#
Semyonov is keen to just control but Rabov is a slippery customer.
Rabov manages to get to full guard.
Semyonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Semyonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semyonov looking to sit in guard and control but Rabov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rabov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rabov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabov controls the position.
Semyonov gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bilal Semyonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikita Rabov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikita Rabov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rabov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikita Rabov!
Nikita Rabov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kombate throws out the jab.
Kombate misses with an uppercut. Snake saw that one coming.
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Kombate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the liver by Kombate. Beautiful body shot.
Kombate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kombate lands a jab to the head.
Snake gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kombate gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLeod with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacLeod jumps guard but Snake stands there with MacLeod around his waist. MacLeod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
Snake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod keeps control of Snake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod looking for a takedown.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake wants a takedown.
MacLeod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacLeod checks a leg kick.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snake. #BC#
MacLeod manages to break the clinch.
Snake blocks a head kick by MacLeod. #T2##CL2#
Snake has managed to clinch.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snake effectively controlling the action here.
Snake avoiding damage.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Snake has the dominant position.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacLeod up against the cage.#T3#
Snake blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod'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.#TD2#
Snake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard. #REVB#
Snake pushes down on MacLeod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Snake is controlling him #T4#
MacLeod tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Snake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Snake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacLeod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panished Snake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacLeod tries a knee to the head but Snake blocks it.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Snake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Angus MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Snake leaves MacLeod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces MacLeod off the cage and back into range.
MacLeod tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacLeod leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacLeod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! MacLeod avoids it this time.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense.
MacLeod is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panished Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Snake throws a head kick that misses.
Snake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Snake, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Snake against the cage but Snake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snake.#CUT2#It looks like Angus MacLeod has been cut.#T4#
Snake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panished Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus MacLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snake sprawls and moves away.
Snake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Snake gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snake.
A right hand to the body from Snake. #T1#
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacLeod defends well and Snake ends up having to push MacLeod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Snake tries to get set, MacLeod tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Snake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Snake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Snake throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.#T3#
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacLeod.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Snake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Angus MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Snake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacLeod, up you get!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Whitney connects with a body shot that sends Zipporinio's belly button to the back.
Whitney scores with a jab to the head.
Whitney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Zipporinio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zipporinio is taking a breather. Whitney 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zipporinio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Zipporinio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whitney is just riding it out for now. Zipporinio eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Zipporinio not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zipporinio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whitney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Whitney catches Zipporinio right on the button with a cross.
Whitney scores with a hook.
Whitney throws a monster overhand right that drops Zipporinio! Whitney follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

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

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Messier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Messier has managed to clinch.
Messier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Nikita Rabov has been cut.
Rabov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabov takes a shot to the head.
Rabov blocks an elbow strike from Messier.
Messier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rabov's defenses.
Messier lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Messier on the inside.
Messier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messier misses with an elbow strike.
Messier lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Messier.
Rabov misses with a punch to the body.
Messier lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Nikita Rabov's cut is getting worse.
Messier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rabov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Messier.
Messier lands a nice elbow.
Messier lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Nikita Rabov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Messier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Messier lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Rabov is rocked!
Messier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Messier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabov backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Nikita Rabov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Messier misses with an elbow over the top.
Rabov just leaning against Messier, taking a breather.
Messier misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Messier.
Messier lands a right hand.
Messier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rabov avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Messier.
Rabov wants a takedown.
Messier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rabov's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gaston Messier!

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Rabov avoids it with no problem.
Rabov shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikita Rabov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabov just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Rabov avoids it with no problem.
Nikita Rabov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rabov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rabov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rabov is controlling the pace. #T1#
Rabov'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.
Rabov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rabov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rabov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Silva doesn't escape.
Rabov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Rabov looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rabov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Rabov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Rabov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabov controls the position.#SUB#
Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Rabov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rabov Tightens the hold and Silva taps out furiously! Rabov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikita Rabov!
Nikita Rabov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.
Good work by Snake as he checks the leg kick.
Snake shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That kick from Knight tenderised Snake's leg. Snake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snake lands a right hook to the body.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Snake ducks down to avoid it.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snake.
Knight throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Snake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Snake throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Snake is quick to defend against it.
Knight throws a head kick but Snake moves out of range.
Snake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knight throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Knight misses.
A nice side step and Snake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snake is looking to land body kicks.
Troy Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Troy Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Snake on that attempt.
Troy Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panished Snake.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Snake moved away.
Knight sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Snake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Knight pushes Snake away with a front kick.
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!
Snake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight pushes Snake away with a front kick.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Snake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snake's sensitive parts. #T3#
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snake.
Knight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snake takes a step back to recover.
Knight has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Snake.
Knight scores with a one two! Snake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Snake is rocked!
Knight weaves into range and cracks Snake right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Snake goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Knight is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Knight!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Snake.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Snake gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Snake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fernandes lands a good elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fernandes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snake wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Fernandes is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake has wrist control.
Snake working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by Snake.#T3#
Fernandes misses with a looping left.
Snake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snake after a bit of a struggle.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Snake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Snake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage, preventing Snake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Fernandes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernandes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Panished Snake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes throws an off balance right hand
and Snake counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandes misses with a looping right.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Snake slips under a jab from Fernandes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Fernandes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
Snake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Snake clinches up with Fernandes and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Fernandes.
Fernandes trying to control the position but instead, Snake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernandes into the cage.#T2#
Fernandes stalls.
Fernandes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandes goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes misses the jab.
Panished Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick by Snake misses #CL2#
and Fernandes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandes.
Snake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandes tries to stall but Snake uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Fernandes stalling in the clinch but Snake improves position.
Snake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snake as Fernandes tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Fernandes's head and hops out.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake slips a jab from Fernandes.
Snake moves away from the strike by Fernandes. #T4#
Fernandes misses with a double jab
and Fernandes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandes on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Fernandes has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snake. #ROC#Fernandes is rocked!#CL#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Snake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fernandes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snake to the mat. Snake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Snake pushes Fernandes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panished Snake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Fernandes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernandes.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandes as he jumps to the side.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Fernandes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snake's guard.
Fernandes trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Snake wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to get back to his feet but Fernandes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernandes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.#CL#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snake is keeping busy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake lands an uppercut.
Fernandes wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Snake manages to get underhooks.
Snake has Fernandes pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Snake decides to pull guard.
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Snake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fernandes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snake stays in close to Fernandes's body and controls the position.
Fernandes looking to control.
Fernandes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernandes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Snake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernandes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Oscar Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Snake has one foot on Fernandes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake 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.
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Rabov blocks the leg kick.
Rabov wants to counter with a clinch but Leonard pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Leonard.
A little jabbing left from Rabov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Rabov looking to score a takedown here. Leonard is defending well but Rabov drives through and ends up in Leonard's guard.
Rabov controlling from the top position.
Rabov advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Rabov is staying tight to Leonard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rabov working away.
Rabov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Rabov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabov tries to stand but Leonard is controlling his head.
Leonard trying his best to control but Rabov has mounted him.#T2##SUB2#
Rabov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leonard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leonard and Rabov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leonard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rabov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rabov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU2#
Rabov decides to stand back up. Rabov steps back and let's Leonard get back to his feet.
Leonard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabov tries to avoid it but Leonard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabov to the ground. Rabov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rabov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rabov's waist but Rabov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leonard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzard Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Rabov. No joy for Leonard on that attempt.
Rabov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabov is fending him off so far but Leonard persists. Nope, Rabov circles away and we're back to standing.#T3##TD2#
Rabov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leonard's guard.

Leonard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leonard is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Rabov breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leonard or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabov, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rabov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leonard bucks up and tries to throw Rabov off but instead Rabov has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rabov working for the choke.
Rabov gets his hands free as Leonard looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Rabov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leonard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leonard for a finish.
Leonard covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Leonard tries to escape but Rabov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rabov biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Rabov working for the choke. #SUB2#
Rabov is working for a rear naked choke. Leonard is not defending it well and Rabov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leonard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leonard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikita Rabov!
A very excited looking Nikita Rabov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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