Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Muzhaiev shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muzhaiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Muzhaiev's head.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Muzhaiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Muzhaiev persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Muzhaiev moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Muzhaiev fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muzhaiev thinking.
Zaid Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Muzhaiev misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muzhaiev looks winded!
Muzhaiev shoots and misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.#T3#
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva connects with the punch.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Silva.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Muzhaiev backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva with a hook.#T4#
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva digs a good hook to Muzhaiev's body.
Silva lands a jab to Muzhaiev's midsection.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaid Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muzhaiev under the eye.
Silva lands with a straight right. Muzhaiev didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muzhaiev is breathing heavily.
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a cross.
Muzhaiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Muzhaiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Muzhaiev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muzhaiev.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva digs a good body shot into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Muzhaiev backpedaling.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Muzhaiev is rocked!
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muzhaiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is looking to wear down Muzhaiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Muzhaiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Muzhaiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva connects with a right hand. Muzhaiev shakes it off.#T3#
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva lands with a hook. Muzhaiev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Zaid Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva stuns Muzhaiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Silva drops Muzhaiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muzhaiev looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Muzhaiev falls to his knees and Silva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Path stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Path displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Path.
Path throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.#CL2#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Path wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore has Path pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Path manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moore has Path pressed against the cage, preventing Path from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path can't break the clinch. #BC#
Path breaks the clinch.
Path throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.#T1#
Moore throws out a leg kick but Path moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
Path misses with a body shot.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Left Path is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Path bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
As Moore looks to move away, Path throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Path throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Path does a little dance to reset his feet.
Path throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Path stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Path wants it to stay on the feet.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Moore.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Path pushes him off.
Moore tries to clinch but Path moves out of range.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Path looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Path digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Moore looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Moore is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Path tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Path sets himself, and Moore steps forward looking for the clinch! Path avoids it this time.#T3#
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Path shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Path looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Path throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Path throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
A jab from Path misses.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Path.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Path misses with a looping left.
Moore slips under a jab from Path.
Path connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Path throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore moves out of range as Path strikes.
Path lands with a shot to the body.
Moore slips a jab from Path.
A jab from Path misses.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Path lands a two punch combo.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Path lands a jab.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a counter combo.
Path takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Path.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.#T1#
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Path misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Path throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Path misses with the combination.
Path lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Path stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Path bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Path throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Path.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
Path is looking to counter punch.
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Path gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Nice body punch from Path.
Path rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path misses with a looping right.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Path.
Path is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T4#
Path fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore staying out of range there.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
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!
Path misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Path.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Path finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Path.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Path throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Path tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Path really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Path is looking to escape. #T1#
Moore avoids the attempt from Path to control.
Moore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Path is looking to escape.
Path wants to control but Moore is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Path keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Path tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Path is working to get back to half guard.
Path on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Path tries to get out of the position.
Path wants to try and get back to his feet.
Path is trying to escape the mount.
Path tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away. #T3#
Path manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Path looks like he's trying to stand up.
Path trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Moore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Path is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Left Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Path lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Path controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Path passes into half guard.
Moore is staying active underneath Path, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Path stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moore to get to his feet.
Christopher Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.

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 Left Path.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Path, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Turtle tests Odin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turtle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turtle throws out a loose jab but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turtle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odin throws out a counter right but Turtle avoids it with no problem.
Odin takes a swing at Turtle's ribcage but misses.
Turtle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odin counters with a one-two to the body.
Turtle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Odin in his tracks.
Odin throws a hook but Turtle blocks it.
Odin misses with a body shot. #CL#
Odin tries to keep at a distance but Turtle has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turtle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Turtle drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Odin stays in close to Turtle's body and controls the position.
Turtle keeping moving, preventing Odin from controlling successfully.
Turtle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Odin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab from Odin does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Odin as he connects with a hook.
Turtle ducks under a wild hook from Odin.
Turtle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Odin.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Odin.
Turtle lands a head shot.#T2#
A big left from Turtle misses.
Odin misses with a hook
and Turtle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turtle throws a right hand that misses
and Odin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turtle thinking.
Turtle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Odin counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin throws the left hand but Turtle avoids the punch easily.
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Odin misses with a wild body shot.
Turtle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Odin has time to react.
Turtle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odin throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Turtle misses the target.
Odin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turtle throws out the jab.
Turtle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turtle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odin misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Turtle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Turtle takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Odin.
Turtle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Turtle rushes Odin and presses him up against the cage.
Odin is trying to break free.
Turtle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turtle.
A frustrated look appears on Odin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turtle lands a body shot.
Odin working hard to break the clinch.
Turtle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odin is looking to break free of the clinch but Turtle has double underhooks. #T4#
Turtle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turtle keeps control of Odin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Odin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odin is looking to break free of the clinch but Turtle has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Turtle.
Turtle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turtle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Turtle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odin prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Turtle drags the fight down to the ground.
Turtle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin looking to pass the guard.
Turtle controls Odin momentarily but Odin frees himself.
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 War Turtle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Odin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtle.
Nice defenses there by Odin.
Odin scores with a shot to the body.
Turtle cracks Odin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turtle cracks Odin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Odin slips a straight right by Turtle.
Turtle ducks under a wild hook from Odin.
Turtle throws a hook to the side of Odin's head but Odin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Turtle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Turtle counter with a right hand.
Odin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turtle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turtle throws a jab when Odin was well out of range.
Odin scores with a hook to the body. Turtle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turtle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Turtle throws a hook but Odin avoids it easily.
Odin throws a body shot but no joy.
Odin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turtle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odin sprawls and moves away.
Odin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Odin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turtle's head backwards.
Odin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turtle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odin throws out the jab. #T2#
Odin lands a lovely overhand right.
Odin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turtle throws a hook but Odin avoids it easily.
Odin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turtle tries to clinch up.
Odin is looking for the big counter here.
Odin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odin throws a right hand that Turtle ducks under and follows up with a left that Turtle also avoids with ease.
Odin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Odin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turtle was well out of range. Poor timing from Odin.
Odin throws a series of strikes that have Turtle backpedaling.
Emperor Odin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turtle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A jab from Turtle misses.
Turtle with a hook.
Odin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Odin throws an off balance right hand
and Turtle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odin misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Odin.
The fighters circling - Odin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Odin!
Turtle lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odin swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Turtle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Odin tries to bum rush Turtle with a series of wild strikes but Turtle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turtle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turtle looks to throw the jab but Odin is out of range.
Odin misses with a body shot
and Turtle counters with a straight right hand.
Turtle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turtle misses with an uppercut
and Odin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turtle misses with a straight right.
Turtle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odin.
A punch lands to the side of Odin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Turtle closes the distance and pushes Odin back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle tries to throw a body punch but Odin avoids it by throwing Turtle back against the cage.
Turtle working aggressively here. #TD#
Turtle pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that War Turtle 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Odin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Odin misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turtle. Odin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odin! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Odin.
A combination from Odin does no damage.
Odin misses with a looping left.
Turtle missing with a left hand there. Odin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emperor Odin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odin stuns Turtle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turtle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle tries to close the distance and clinch but Odin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Turtle has closed the distance and engaged Odin in a clinch.
Turtle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Turtle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Turtle misses with a punch to the body.
Odin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Turtle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Turtle working a defensive guard but Odin passes into half guard.
Odin is trying to control the action in half guard but Turtle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odin throws a strike but Turtle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Odin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Odin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Odin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odin wants to control from the top but Turtle keeps moving.
Turtle wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Odin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turtle has Odin pulled in close to control his posture.
Odin throwing strikes but missing.
Odin is looking to work some ground and pound but Turtle has wrist control.#SUB#
Turtle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Odin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emperor Odin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Odin.
Turtle throws a right hand that misses
and Odin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turtle lands with a cross.
Turtle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Odin.
Decent striking displayed by Turtle there.
Turtle slips under a jab from Odin.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Odin lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtle misses with a left hand
enabling Odin to counter with a crisp jab.
Odin throws a body shot but no joy.
Turtle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
Odin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turtle.
Turtle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Odin sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Odin misses.
Odin lands with a right hand.
Odin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Odin throws a hook but Turtle blocks it.
Turtle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Odin ducks under a wild hook from Turtle.
War Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Odin throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emperor Odin.
I think Turtle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War Turtle!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parks is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parks defends it well.
Melendez trying to control from Parks's half guard. Parks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parks wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Parks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks managing to control the position.
Parks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parks tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Parks scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up with Parks, looking for a takedown. Melendez pushes Parks against the cage but Parks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melendez thinking.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parks throws a one two combo.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Melendez's defenses. #T2#
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Melendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melendez won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Parks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parks is retaining full guard.
Melendez won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Melendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Melendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melendez, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Melendez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parks has picked Melendez up and slammed him! Melendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Parks manages to pass to side control!
Melendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Melendez's face as Parks controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Parks is positioning himself well to prevent Melendez advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Parks is defending well.
Melendez prevents Parks from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parks as he avoids it easily.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
Melendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Parks stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parks swivels and escapes.
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
Melendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Parks there.#T3#
Parks tests Melendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Parks.
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.#ROC#Melendez is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melendez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Melendez scrambles back to his feet.
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Melendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parks pinned against the cage. Parks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Parks misses its target.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melendez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Parks.
Melendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Parks throws a good cross that connects.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Melendez off the cage and back into range.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parks with a jab.#T1#
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Melendez's belly button to the back.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks lands a body shot.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks scores with a decent looking hook.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Blake Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##TD2#
Melendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.

Parks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Melendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks lands a head shot.
Donk. Parks catches Melendez right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks cracks Melendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Parks.
Melendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks thuds a left hand into Melendez's body.#T4#
Parks dips to his left and cracks Melendez with an uppercut!
Parks lands a jab.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Parks cracks Melendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Melendez seems unphased.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parks 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks!

Event: FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Arai lands a jab-cross combination.
Jesse Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arai blocks a jab.
Arai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arai cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Arai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arai stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a three punch combo that has Kim backing up. Kim nods at Arai to acknowledge the strikes.
Arai lands a jab.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut.
Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arai connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Kim misses with a looping left.
Kim misses with a hook
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Kim 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.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
As Kim looks to move away, Arai throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Arai digs a good hook to Kim's body.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kim back to the cage. Arai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Arai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Arai should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Arai. That snapped Kim's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
Arai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kim misses with a hook
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Arai scores with a three punch combo!
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim misses with an uppercut
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Arai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Arai connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kim to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Arai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saint Arai!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Fair swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fair 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.
Fair looks to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fair doesn't seem bothered though.
Fair misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Fair tries to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva is looking to wear down Fair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fair looks winded!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fair.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ric Fair has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fair under the eye.
Fair walks straight into a right hand from Silva - that's dropped him! Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fair from any more punishment! Fair complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaid Silva!

Event: STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Arai.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arai in his tracks.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arai.
Arai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arai misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzalez punishes Arai's body with a nice straight punch.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez lands a jab.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Arai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arai slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Arai drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzalez lunges at Arai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arai's hand.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
Arai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Arai avoids it with no problem.
Arai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arai has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arai. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricardo Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Arai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
Arai misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Arai. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Arai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai scores with a punch to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Arai scores with a jab to the body.
Arai scores with a shot to the body.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arai throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Arai tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Arai moves out of range.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arai throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arai in his tracks.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez stuns Arai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arai.
Arai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arai defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Arai circles away.
Arai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Arai moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez cracks Arai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arai moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Arai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arai ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
Arai staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arai. #T5#
Arai throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range. #CL2#
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arai, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arai.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Gonzalez lands a left hand. #BC#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arai.
A jab from Arai misses.
Arai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T6#
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Arai moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Arai throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Arai lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Arai didn't see that one coming.
Arai swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Arai moves out of range.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arai.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Arai strikes.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez lands a glancing blow to the side of Arai's head.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by Arai.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Arai.#T7#
Arai moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Arai misses its target.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Arai avoids it easily.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arai. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Arai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Gonzalez has Arai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arai tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position. #T8#
Arai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
Arai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arai blocking some punches.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gonzalez can turn it around.#T9#
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Arai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Arai breaks from the clinch.
Arai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Arai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Arai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Arai moved out of range.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arai connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Arai lands a head shot.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Arai lands with a shot to the body.
Arai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arai lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Arai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Arai swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Arai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Arai finish him?
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arai scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one. #T2#
Nice body punch from Arai.
Arai circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gonzalez to the canvas! Gonzalez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arai keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint Arai!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almeida.
Almeida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Almeida.
Almeida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Almeida.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva catches Almeida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeida has time to react.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Almeida instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Almeida's head. #T1#
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almeida backwards. #TD#
Almeida gets a trip takedown into half 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.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Almeida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Almeida.
Almeida controlling the action here.
Almeida prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva pushes Almeida off looking to stand but Almeida dives back in and keeps control.
Almeida 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.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Almeida.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silva trying to control here.
Almeida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control here.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Almeida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Almeida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Almeida is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Silva has been cut.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeida.
Almeida misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Almeida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Almeida lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Zaid Silva's cut even more.
Silva wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Almeida landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Zaid Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Almeida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva wants to stand but Almeida is controlling the position.
Almeida scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#Zaid Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theo Almeida!
Our winner, Theo Almeida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: STC10|
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Log takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Log moves into the clinch.
Odin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odin blocks an elbow strike from Log.
Log looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Log looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Odin blocks an elbow strike.
Log throws an elbow that misses.
Odin avoids the elbow strike from Log, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Log.
Log throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Log.
Odin blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Nice elbow from Log.
Odin tries to circle away but Log has him pinned against the ropes.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Log lands an elbow inside that Odin shrugs off.
Odin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Log pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Log's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Log misses
and Odin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Log takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Log pushes Odin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Log lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Odin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Odin digs a good hook to Log's body.
Emperor Odin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odin catches Log with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Log clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Log misses with an elbow over the top.
Odin is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the ropes.
Log throws an elbow but it misses.
Odin avoids the elbow strike from Log, against the ropes.
Log misses with an elbow over the top.
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Log looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odin takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Log throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Log throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Log throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Log misses with an elbow strike.
Log misses with an elbow strike.
Odin blocks an elbow strike.
Log misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Log just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odin's brow.
Log lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Log lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Log throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Log lands an elbow inside that Odin shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Emperor Odin has been cut.
Odin has had enough of the clinch but Log keeps him there for the moment.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odin dodges an elbow strike from Log.
Odin is trying to break the clinch but Log is controlling him.
Odin blocks an elbow strike.
Odin avoids a wild elbow strike from Log.
Log prevents Odin from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Odin misses.
Log changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odin connects with a body shot that sends Log's belly button to the back.#T5#
Odin lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Log scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Odin is trying to control but can't.
Odin tries to get to full guard but Log has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Odin is trying to control but Log passes into side control!
Odin tries to improve position but can't.
Log tries to stand but Odin is controlling his head. #SUB#
Log is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Odin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Log trying to control the position but Odin is working away. #T6#
Odin tries to bench press Log off him but Log keeps the position.
Log working the strikes but Odin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Log missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Odin wants to get back to full guard but Log has mounted him!
Odin is trying to escape the mount.
Odin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Log.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Log there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T7#
Poor strikes thrown by Log there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Odin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Log looking to finish with strikes here!
Log scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Odin?
Odin is working to get back to half guard.
Log landing strikes from the mount and Odin is in trouble!
Odin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Odin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T8#
Log throwing strikes here but Odin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Log misses with a head shot.
Log throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Odin regains half guard.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Odin is pressing down on Log's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Odin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Log gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Odin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Log has passed into half guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Log stands up from half guard. #T9#
Log misses with a kick to the body.
Odin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Log looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Log got a little sloppy there for a moment and Odin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Log has managed to get both his arms back between Odin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Odin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Log gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Log with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Log drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Odin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Log has Odin in his guard.#REVB#
Odin postures up in Log's guard and throws a big left but Log blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hotsi Log dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emperor Odin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2#
Log throws a lazy head kick
and Odin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Log tries a head kick but it misses.
Log drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Odin throws a shot to the body.
Log tries to clinch but Odin moves away
and Odin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Odin.#TD#
Log drives through with a takedown into Odin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Odin wants to improve his position but instead Log has moved into half guard.
Odin is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Odin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Odin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Log has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Odin is proving hard to escape from.
Odin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Log stands up and waves to Odin to follow him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Log here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Odin tries to keep at a distance but Log has taken the fight into the clinch.
Odin blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Log throws an elbow but misses.
Log throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Odin wants to break free but Log has control.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Log throws an elbow but misses.
Log throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Log manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Log shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Odin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Odin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Log 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.
Log misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Odin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Log missing with strikes. #T3#
Log connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Odin to escape the position.
Odin rolls, trying to escape but Log keeps control of the position.
Odin breaks Log's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Log is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odin can do to turn this around?
Odin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Log swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odin postures up in Log's guard and throws a big left but Log blocks it.
Odin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Odin gets to his feet - Log follows without any prompting.
Odin lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Odin lands with a right hand.
Hotsi Log seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Odin lands with a nice combination. Log backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Log takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Log closes the distance and pushes Odin back into the ropes.
Odin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Odin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Log throws an elbow but misses.
Log throws an elbow that misses.
Log keeps control of Odin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T5#
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Odin tries to circle away but Log has him pinned against the ropes.
Odin tries to break the clinch but Log is controlling the position.
Odin takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Log walks into a straight right hand from Odin.
Odin throws a series of punches but Log moves out of range.
Emperor Odin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odin lands with a good body shot.
Log tries to clinch but Odin is having none of it.
Odin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Log darts in trying to clinch
and Odin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T6#
Log walks into a left hand.
Log tries to clinch
and Odin counters with a stiff right hand.
Log tries to clinch but Odin moves out of range.
A nice side step and Odin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Log throws a head kick that misses.
Odin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Log under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Log takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Log moves into the clinch successfully.
Log lands an elbow just above Odin 's eye.
Odin blocks the elbow strike.
Odin avoids a wild elbow strike from Log.
Odin avoids the elbow strike from Log, against the ropes. #T7#
Log lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Log looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odin blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Log breaks the clinch. #TD#
Log dives in and scores a takedown into Odin's guard.#SUB2#
Log avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odin is looking to sweep but instead, Log has passed into half guard. #ES2#
Odin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Log is on him like a limpet, forcing Odin back against the ropes.#T8##BC#
Log breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Log tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Odin counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Log gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emperor Odin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Log pushes off an throws an elbow but Odin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Odin can't break the clinch.
Log misses with an elbow over the top.
Log lands a nice elbow.
Odin blocks an elbow strike from Log. #T9#
Log looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odin blocks an elbow strike.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odin is trying to break free.
Odin avoids the elbow strike from Log, against the ropes.
Log creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odin wants to get back to striking at distance but Log won't allow it.
Log prevents Odin from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Odin.
Hotsi Log is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Log creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Odin's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emperor Odin.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hotsi Log!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Hotsi Log!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Hotsi Log!

Hotsi Log wins by unanimous decision!

Event: VF 19:
Date: Mar 01, 2024

#R1#
Fiend throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
Fiend throws an overhand right that lands on Parks's shoulder, as Parks tries to avoid the shot.
Fiend throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiend jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiend jabs Parks right on the nose. Parks blinks but takes it well.
Fiend rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Parks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fiends jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parks lands an overhand right.
Fiend misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Fiend misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parks! But no joy.
Fiend throws a series of punches but Parks avoids them all with ease.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiend doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiend misses with a body shot.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Parks cracks Fiend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fiend misses with a hook. Parks ducked under it nicely.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Fiend moves into the clinch.
Fiend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Fiend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parks up against the cage.
Fiend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fiend fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fiend - that landed with a thud.
Parks blocking some punches.
Fiend stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fiend works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Nice body punch from Fiend.
Fiend scores with a shot to the side of Parks's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiend digs a right hand into Parks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parks's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Fiend.
Parks tries to stall but Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fiend makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiend'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.
Fiend misses with some punches.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fiend lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Parks. #T3#
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Fiend.
Fiend lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fiend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fiend.
Parks misses with some punches.
Fiend lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
A right hand to the body from Fiend.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend digs a right hand underneath Parks's ribcage. Parks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Fiend scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fiend.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks trying to stall but Fiend improves his position.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiend wants to stall.
Fiend is stalling here.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parks.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Nice body punch from Parks - that landed with a thud.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiend throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkss head.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Fiend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fiend's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parks under the eye.
Fiend swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands a nice shot that snaps Fiend's head back.
Fiend throws a right and a left that Parks avoids nicely.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Fiend clinches up against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Fiend.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiend.
Fiend lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiend lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiend.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
Fiend trying to stall but Parks improves his position.
Bean Fiend has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Fiend has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Fiend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Fiend lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fiend lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Fiend struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Fiend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fiend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks trying to stall but Fiend improves his position.
Fiend is looking to control Parks's arms but Parks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fiend has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
Fiend misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiend misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parks pushes Fiend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Parks cracks Fiend with a nice body shot.
Parks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parks misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Fiend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fiend stalling against the cage.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fiend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiend.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
Fiend lands with a left to the head.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiend.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Fiend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiend lands with a left to the head.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Fiend lands a nice uppercut.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Fiend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Fiend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fiend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Parks looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks blocks a body shot from Fiend.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Fiend dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Fiend forces Parks back against the cage and clinches.
Fiend swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Fiend.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Fiend.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiend or not.
Fiend is struggling to control the position.
Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Parks.
Fiend tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiend blocks an uppercut.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Fiend.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiend.
Fiend scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fiend lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Fiend scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Fiend gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
Fiend trying to stall but Parks improves his position.
Fiend gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fiend.
Parks looking to stall. #T3#
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Fiend has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fiend blocks a body shot from Parks.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks. #T4#
Fiend works on Parks's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
Fiend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiend.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fiend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks prevents a body shot from Fiend.
Good body shot from Parks.
Fiend works on Parks's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fiend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fiend is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parks is keeping busy.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Fiend clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiend on the side of the head.
Parks scores with the left hand. Fiend knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean Fiend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiend takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fiend throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Fiend moves into the clinch.
Fiend lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a right hand.
Fiend goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Fiend - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiend.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fiend lands with a short shot to the head.
Parks is leaning against Fiend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fiend fails to land.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
Parks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parks.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiend softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Parks blocking some punches.
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend taking a breather.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Parks.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fiend misses with a body punch.
Fiend misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiend.
Parks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fiend up against the cage.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiend tries a body shot but Parks blocks it. #T3#
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fiend.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Fiend tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Fiend back against the cage.
Parks digs a right hand into Fiend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fiend's gas tank.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fiend blocks a body shot from Parks.
Fiend lands with a right to the head.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiend.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks is trying to maintain a safe position but Fiend gets an underhook and turns Parks into the cage.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiend looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fiend as Parks tries to tie him up.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiend.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks tries to stall but Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fiend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fiend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bean Fiend will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Fiend loads up on a big right hand but Parks slips the punch.#CL#
Fiend darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiend stalling in the clinch but Parks improves position.
Fiend tries to stall but Parks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiend has Parks pressed against the cage.
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend has Parks pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Parks.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Fiend lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards. #T1#
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Parks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fiend.
Fiend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fiend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiend lands a left hand.
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend scores with a shot to the side of Parks's head.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks misses with a body punch.
Fiend lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiend lands with a right to the head.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Fiend stalling in the clinch but Parks improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fiend gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Brody Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Fiend cracks Parks with a nice body shot.
Parks blocking some punches.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Parks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiend.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fiend backwards.
Parks trying to stall but Fiend improves his position.
Parks misses with a body punch. #T3#
Fiend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks is trying to maintain a safe position but Fiend gets an underhook and turns Parks into the cage.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fiend lands with a right to the head.
Fiend pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fiend cracks Parks with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
A short right from Fiend.
Parks looking to stall.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow. #T4#
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean Fiend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
Fiend lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Fiend.
A nice left hand lands by Fiend.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend lands a left hand.
Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fiend can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bean Fiend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fiend, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bean Fiend!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bean Fiend!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bean Fiend!

Bean Fiend wins by unanimous decision!
Bean Fiend retains his bantamweight title!

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arai cracks King with an open hand slap.
Arai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arai duly obliges.
Arai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King misses with a hook
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tests Arai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Arai's shoulder, as Arai tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arai moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a lazy right hand but Arai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Arai misses.
King misses with a body shot.
Arai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arai lands a body shot.
Arai scores with a shot to the body.
Arai dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!#T1#
Arai sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from King misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
Arai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arai misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a hook. Arai ducked under it nicely.
Arai missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Arai scores with a four punch combination!
King misses with an uppercut. Arai saw that one coming.
King looks to throw the jab but Arai is out of range.
Arai lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
King misses the body punch
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Arai is looking for the big counter here.
Arai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from King misses.
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King misses with a looping left.
King defending well as Arai loads up on a big left hand.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arai.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands with a straight right. Arai didn't see that one coming.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arai.
King throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
A nice side step and Arai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King dips to his left and cracks Arai with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arai slips under a jab from King.#T3#
Arai misses with a hook.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arai.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Arai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
Arai throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to move into range but Arai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King misses with a right hand
and Arai counters with a stiff right hand.
Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arai.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Arai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King misses with a left hand
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai slips a straight right by King.#T4#
King connects with a crisp jab.
King throws a hook but Arai blocks it.
A nice side step and Arai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King looks to throw the jab but Arai is out of range.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Arai.
Arai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arai looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Arai misses the target.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Arai's shoulder, as Arai tries to avoid the shot.
Arai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Arai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Despite the aggression on Arai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arai works King's body with a nice hook.#T5#
Nice body punch from Arai.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King cracks Arai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arai works King's body with a nice hook.
King scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
King misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Arai misses.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arai loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arai's hands.
King misses with a straight left. #T6#
King misses with a hook
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arai.
King throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
Arai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arai lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arai defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arai.
King throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.#T7#
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Arai throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai scores with a body shot.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Arai.
King tries to clinch up.
Arai lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with an uppercut. Arai saw that one coming.
Arai scores with a body shot.
Arai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai connects with a body shot.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arai throws out a powerful jab.
King tries to clinch there but Arai circles away. #T8#
Nice body punch from Arai.
Arai slips a straight right by King.
King digs a good body shot into Arai's ribs.
Arai connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook
and Arai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a hook but Arai avoids it easily.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Arai does it's job there.
Arai misses with a straight left.
King loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King misses with a body shot
and Arai counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King needs to keep his hands up - Arai had a free shot at his head there.#T9#
Arai scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Arai to acknowledge the strikes.
Arai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a right hand to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
Arai throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Arai lands a right hook to the body.
Arai thuds a left hand into King's body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Arai lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saint Arai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
King misses with a right hand
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arai.
Arai digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
A big right from Arai misses.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King moves forwards but Arai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a lazy right hand but Arai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a body punch but Arai moves out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arai moves away.
King catches Arai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arai thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arai wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
King prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.
King misses with the head strike.
King has Arai pressed against the ropes, preventing Arai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Arai.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arai as King tries to tie him up.
Arai can't break the clinch. #T2#
Arai is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arai has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arai's efforts to push away.
Arai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.#T3#
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arai up against the ropes.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arai as King tries to tie him up.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arai takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T4#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai working hard to break the clinch.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai misses with a short punch on the inside.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arai's efforts to push away.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
King has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai can't break the clinch.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Arai has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Arai blocks the elbow strike.
Arai is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arai.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arai is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King misses with some punches.
Arai is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King slows down the pace here.
Arai wants to break the clinch but can't.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
King keeps control of Arai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arai wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it. #T7#
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai wants to break free but King has control.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King tries to throw a body punch but Arai avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
Arai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King is trying to stall. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arai can't break the clinch.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a left hand.
King trying to control the position but instead, Arai has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Arai.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arais head.
Marley King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
King lands with a left to the head. #T9#
Arai tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arai is keeping busy.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Arai.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arai.
King prevents Arai from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King wants to stall.
King misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marley King showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Saint Arai!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Saint Arai!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Saint Arai!

Saint Arai wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Oliver Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zaid Silva has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva misses with the combination. #T1#
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva jabs at Da Silva's body.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Silva is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. #T3#
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Da Silva slips under a jab.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Donk. Da Silva catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Silva's cut.
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#
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Da Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Da Silva cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Zaid Silva's cut is getting worse.
Silva digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva misses with a double jab
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Silva thinking.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva jabs at Da Silva's body.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Silva digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Da Silva misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Silva eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva slips under a jab.#T2#
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Zaid Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Da Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Zaid Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Oliver Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Zaid Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Silva's head backwards.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Silva!

Event: STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Odin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Compton doesn't seem bothered though.
Compton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Odin misses with a double jab #CL#
and Compton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Compton.
Compton stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Compton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Odin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Compton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odin, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Odin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Compton's head backwards.
Odin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##TD#
Compton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Compton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Odin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Odin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Odin keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Odin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Compton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Odin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Compton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Compton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Compton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Odin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Compton is aware though and is defending well.
Compton wants to control from the top but Odin keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Compton stopping the sweep attempt from Odin.
Compton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Odin on the ground.#SUB2#
Odin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Compton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Odin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Compton is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Compton postures up and lands a big shot to Odin's brow. #SUB2#
Odin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Compton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Odin is tightening it up a little... Compton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Compton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Compton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Odin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Emperor Odin!

Event: VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore drives through and clinches with Parks against the cage.
Gilmore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks controlling the action here for a moment.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working hard to break the clinch.
Gilmore is working for takedown but Parks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilmore looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Gilmore looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
A short left from Parks. #ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
Parks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gilmore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parks is unloading with more strikes now! Gilmore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

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

Event: STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Billy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arai is fending him off so far but Billy persists. Nope, Arai circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Arai misses the target.
Arai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billy.
Arai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billy misses with a hook to the body
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Billy. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Arai.
Billy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billy misses with a hook
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
Billy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arai throws a big counter combination but Billy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Arai.
Arai connects with a body shot that sends Billy's belly button to the back.
Billy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arai. #T1#
Arai throws a series of punches but Billy avoids them all with ease.
Billy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arai looks to land a combination but Billy avoids it well.
Arai scores with a jab.
Billy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billy shoots for a takedown but Arai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Arai.
Arai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Billy dives in and scores a takedown into Arai's guard.#SUB2#
Billy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arai dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Billy looking for a guillotine here but Arai defends easily.
Arai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Arai trying to control but Billy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Billy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Billy on the ground.#SUB2#
Billy working for a triangle but Arai defends it easily.
Arai wants to stand but Billy is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Arai wants to pass the guard but Billy is keeping the position.
Arai trying to control the position from guard on top but Billy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Billy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Billy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arai trying to control but Billy is working from the bottom.
Arai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Billy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Billy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Arai has his hands clasped together but Billy extends and breaks Arai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Billy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silly Billy!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniel. Daniel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniel.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Daniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva swings for the body but Daniel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniel's head backwards.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Daniel.
Daniel's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daniel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Silva lands a nice hook to Daniel's body. Daniel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniel throws a sloppy body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Daniel cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Daniel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Daniel counters with a nice body shot.
Daniel jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Daniel misses with a wild body shot.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Daniel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daniel avoids the body shot from Silva.
Daniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Daniel lands a body shot.
Daniel lands a body shot.
Daniel misses with a few strikes there.
Silva takes a swing at Daniel's ribcage but misses.
Daniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Daniel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Silva scores with the left hand. Daniel knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniel throws a counter combo.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniel.
A jab from Daniel misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Daniel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaid Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniel doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Silva misses.
A nice side step and Daniel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniel.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Silva has been cut.
Daniel misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva connects with a body shot.#T4#
Daniel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva slips under a jab.
Daniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniel misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daniel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniel lands a right hook to the body.
Silva sizes up Daniel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniel manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Zaid Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniel.
Nice shot by Daniel.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva lands a nice hook to Daniel's body. Daniel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniel moves away.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses the body punch
and Daniel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniel moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniel misses with a shot to the body
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Daniel throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Daniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Daniel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Daniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Daniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniel was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Daniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva cracks Daniel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Daniel misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Silva backs off Daniel throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Daniel jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Daniel does no damage.
Daniel misses with a wild combination.
Daniel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
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!
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva misses the body punch
and Daniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Daniel slips under a jab from Silva.
Daniel throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel misses with a left hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniel lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Daniel.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniel swings for the body but Silva moves out of range. #T4#
Daniel misses with a wild body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Daniel avoids the body shot from Silva.
Junior Daniel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniel.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Daniel misses.
Daniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva lands a nice hook to Daniel's body. Daniel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniel swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Daniel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daniel avoids the body shot from Silva.
Daniel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Daniel throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniel.
Silva jabs Daniel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniel looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a hook but Daniel blocks it.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range. #T1#
Donk. Silva catches Daniel right on the button with a cross.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Daniel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daniel misses the shot to the body.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva blocks a jab.
Daniel misses with a straight right.
Daniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Silva.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Daniel misses the shot to the body.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Daniel saw that one coming.
Daniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniel! But no joy.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Daniel tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#Zaid Silva's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniel manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Daniel misses.
Daniel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniel lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Daniel misses the shot to the body.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daniel on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daniel lands a body shot.
Daniel throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniel swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Daniel manages to avoid it.
Silva swings for the body but Daniel moves out of range.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daniel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Daniel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniel.
It seemed like Daniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Daniel both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#Zaid Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daniel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniel connects with a right that clearly hurt Silva. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Daniel proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Silva collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Daniel!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Wilcox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parks is out of range.
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Wilcox clinches up with Parks and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
Parks works on Wilcox's body with a couple of short punches.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Parks.
Wilcox takes a shot to the head.
Parks has Wilcox pushed against the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Parks holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Parks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
Parks lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilcox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parks is defending well for now.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Wilcox is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks taking a breather.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks just leaning against Wilcox, taking a breather.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Wilcox looks winded!
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
A shot in the inside from Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parks.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Parks.
Parks gets through Wilcox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Parks pushes Wilcox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilcox or not.
Parks lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Wilcox is rocked!
Parks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wilcox's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wilcox drops to his knees and Parks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!

Event: STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Odin is out of range.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odin.
Odin connects with the punch.
Odin takes one to the chin there.
Odin throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Odin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odin manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Odin moves out of range.
Odin defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Odin throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Odin on the side of the head.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odin takes one to the side of the head.
Odin throws a one two combo.
Odin moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Odin throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Odin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez punishes Odin's body with a nice straight punch.
Odin throws a big shot that misses.
Odin defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Odin moves out of range.
Odin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricardo Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Odin takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Odin lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odin.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Odin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Odin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Odin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odin. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odin throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odin. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez clobbers Odin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Odin against the ropes.
Gonzalez is working Odin over against the ropes.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odin's elbow.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odin's elbow.
A hook to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odin can't break the clinch.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez prevents Odin from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odins head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Odin's head.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez keeps control of Odin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Odin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Odin blocks it.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Odin blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez. #T4#
Odin can't break the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
Gonzalez pushes Odin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Odin or not.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Odin.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Odin's head.
Odin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Odin controls the action.
Gonzalez lands with a right to the head.
Odin blocks an uppercut.
Odin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odin blocking some punches. #T5#
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Odin tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez presses Odin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odin is trying to break free.
Gonzalez gets through Odin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Odin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Odin's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T6#
Odin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Odin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Odin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez has Odin pressed against the ropes, preventing Odin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Odin wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Odin tries to circle away but Gonzalez has him pinned against the ropes.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odin takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez has Odin pressed against the ropes, preventing Odin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Odin is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
A short uppercut from Gonzalez. #T7#
Odin blocking some punches.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odins head.
Odin taking a breather.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez is leaning against Odin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
Odin blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Odin.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Odin takes a shot to the head.
Odin prevents a body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez presses Odin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents Odin from breaking the clinch.
Odin blocking some punches.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T9#
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Odin fails to land.
A short right from Odin.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Gonzalez on the inside.
Odin blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a left hand.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Gonzalez on the inside.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odin is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Gonzalez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Odin avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricardo Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Odin.
Odin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Odin counters with a right hand to the body.
Odin throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Odin. #T1#
Gonzalez lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez cracks Odin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Odin avoids it with no problem.
Odin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Odin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez cracks Odin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Odin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Odin moves out of range of the strikes.
Odin moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Odin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Odin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Odin tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Odin's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez lands a body punch.
Odin working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Odin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Gonzalez.
Odin is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Odin blocks an uppercut.
Odin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Odin.
Odin tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the ropes.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Odin takes a shot to the head.
Odin tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odin tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
Odin is trying to break free.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez pushes Odin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Gonzalez keeps control of Odin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odin stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Ricardo Gonzalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets through Odin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gonzalez keeps control of Odin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Odin.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Odin blocking some punches.
Odin can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Odin's head.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez pushes Odin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Odin.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez cracks Odin with a nice body shot.
Odin can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action. #T6#
Odin has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Gonzalez.
Odin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Odin.
Odin taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odin takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odin backwards.
Odin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odins head.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Odin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez - that landed with a thud.
Odin is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Odin controls his hands.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odin wants to break the clinch but can't. #T8#
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Odin.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Odin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odin is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Odin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Emperor Odin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Odin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Odin's efforts to push away.
Odin tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the ropes.
Odin blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
Odin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9#
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Odin tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odin.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odin.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets through Odin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Odin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odin working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Odin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ricardo Gonzalez!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ricardo Gonzalez!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ricardo Gonzalez!

Ricardo Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023

#R1#
Arai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Derrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Arai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arai throws a body punch but Derrone moves out of range. #CL#
Derrone moves into the clinch.
Derrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Derrone successfully pulls guard.
Derrone controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Derrone wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Derrone closes the distance and clinches.
Derrone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Derrone missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Arai is trying to force a seperation but Derrone has the dominant position.
Derrone is working for takedown but Arai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conald Derrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Derrone manages to pull guard.
Arai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Derrone's head.#SUB#
Derrone is looking for a triangle but Arai pushes his legs off easily.
Arai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Derrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arai defends it easily.
Derrone wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Derrone has his feet on Arai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Arai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Derrone.
Arai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Derrone back to the cage. Arai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Arai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Derrone takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Derrone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Derrone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arai being controlled against the cage.
Arai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Derrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Arai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Derrone fails to pull guard.
Derrone is breathing heavily.#T3#
Derrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arai after a bit of a struggle.
Derrone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arai blocks it with crossed arms.
Derrone has Arai pressed against the cage, preventing Arai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Derrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arai walks away with a smile on his face. Derrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Derrone takes one to the chin there.
Arai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arai scores with a hook to the body. Derrone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arai scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Derrone is rocked!
Arai cracks Derrone with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Derrone tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Arai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Derrone is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint Arai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Kron off the cage and back into range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kron.
Silva sets himself, and Kron steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Kron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kron defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws the left hand but Kron avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Kron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kron!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Kron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kron misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kron.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donk. Silva catches Kron right on the button with a cross.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Kron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kron appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Kron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kron misses with a body kick.
Kron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kron throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Kron is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a monster overhand right that drops Kron! Silva follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Op throws a big counter combination but Boy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boy cracks Op with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Op 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Op looking to score a takedown here. Boy is defending well but Op drives through and ends up in Boy's guard.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Op is proving a slippery customer.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Op. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Op drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Op jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Op controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Op 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.
Op passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Op is trying for a kimura here. Boy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Op wins by kimura!

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

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