Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Lee tries for a takedown but Mertel Ll circles away easily
and Mertel Ll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Mertel Ll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Mertel Ll is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Mertel Ll's guard.
Mertel Ll looking to control. #SUB2#
Mertel Ll is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mertel Ll is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Mertel Ll to sweep him here.
Mertel Ll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mertel Ll's head.#SUB#
Lee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mertel Ll screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lee! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sim Lee!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nigger Iv Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nigger Iv Jr misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Nigger Iv Jr throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nigger Iv Jr counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Nigger Iv Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik King.
Nigger Iv Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominik King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nigger Iv Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nigger Iv Jr.
Nigger Iv Jr throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nigger Iv Jr lands a right hook to the body.
King looks winded!
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nigger Iv Jr defends it nicely.#KD#
Nigger Iv Jr cracks King with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! King looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nigger Iv Jr finish him? #CUT#It looks like Dominik King has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nigger Iv Jr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King tries for a takedown but Nigger Iv Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nigger Iv Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nigger Iv Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Nigger Iv Jr misses with a double jab.
Nigger Iv Jr with a nice cross.#ROC#King is rocked!
Nigger Iv Jr cracks King's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! King slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Nigger Iv Jr can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr!
Demontravius Nigger Iv Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Buha throws the left hand but Jewel avoids the punch easily.
Jewel throws a body punch but Buha moves out of range.
Jewel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jewel throws a right and a left that Buha avoids nicely.
Buha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jewel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jewel misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Jewel ducks straight into an uppercut from Buha and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jewel manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#It looks like Zayden Jewel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buha throwing strikes but missing.
Buha tries to free his leg and advance position but Jewel is retaining full guard.
Jewel pulls Buha in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jewel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jewel throws a big right hand that misses.
Jewel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Buha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Jewel stands up from Buha's guard - Jewel perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice combination there by Buha. #T2#
Jewel tries to bum rush Buha with a series of wild strikes but Buha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buha is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Buha shuts the power down on Jewel. Lights out, game over! Buha is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bosko Buha!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sakai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramadonvski quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramadonvski moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ramadonvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Ramadonvski working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ramadonvski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle here but Sakai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakai just content to control the position.
Ramadonvski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Sakai stalls from top position.
Ramadonvski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakai advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Sakai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramadonvski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ramadonvski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramadonvski, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadonvski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sakai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sakai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ramadonvski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramadonvski closes the distance and clinches up with Sakai, looking for a takedown. Ramadonvski pushes Sakai against the cage but Sakai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramadonvski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramadonvski. #TD2#
Sakai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramadonvski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sakai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramadonvski! #T1#
Ramadonvski tries to reverse the position but Sakai maintains control.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramadonvski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramadonvski is working hard here to advance position.
Jin Sakai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakai controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ramadonvski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakai controlling the pace for now.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakai is continuing to stall.#T3#
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramadonvski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramadonvski working to try and regain half guard.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramadonvski is looking to improve his position but Sakai isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramadonvski regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sakai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ramadonvski looks for a takedown but Sakai sprawls well.
Ramadonvski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakai defends it nicely.
Ramadonvski shoots and misses #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramadonvski!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sakai stands up and beckons Ramadonvski to his feet.
Dzej Ramadonvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sakai as Ramadonvski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sakai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramadonvski's guard.
Sakai passes Ramadonvski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Sakai.#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramadonvski wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well. #T2#
Sakai trying to control the pace.
Ramadonvski is trying to control but can't.
Sakai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramadonvski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakai, which made it look bad.
Sakai with the counter takedown but Ramadonvski avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ramadonvski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for subs off his back but Sakai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakai not doing much here. #T4#
Ramadonvski trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ramadonvski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dzej Ramadonvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Sakai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakai controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Sakai!
Jin Sakai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sykes has managed to clinch.
Dragosavac is looking for a takedown.
Sykes trying to stall but Dragosavac improves his position.
Dragosavac is trying to break the clinch but Sykes has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sykes.
Sykes is struggling to control the position.
Dragosavac tries to break free but Sykes pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sykes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykes moves in looking to clinch but Dragosavac pushes him off.
Sykes stuffs the takedown.
Sykes tries to clinch #TD#
and Dragosavac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sykes won't be happy with that.
Sykes can't do much from the bottom here.
Sykes tries to bench press Dragosavac off him but Dragosavac keeps the position.
Sykes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sykes defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Dragosavac working the strikes but Sykes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dragosavac wants to stand up but Sykes manages to regain full guard. #SUB#
Dragosavac postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sykes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dragosavac, into his guard. #REVB#
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses.
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dragosavac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes stands and throws Dragosavac's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Dragosavac tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sykes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Sykes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dragosavac to his feet.
Sykes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dragosavac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sykes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragosavac somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Dragosavac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes wants to clinch up but Dragosavac keeps it at a distance.
Dragosavac appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sykes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragosavac.
Sykes throws a head kick but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Dragosavac throws a quick counter head kick but Sykes was just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragosavac scoring well with a low kick there. #T3##CL#
Dragosavac clinches. #TD2#
Sykes drags the fight down to the ground.
Sykes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragosavac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragosavac landing some decent shots from guard.
Sykes wants to stand up but Dragosavac is controlling him. #ES2#
Sykes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Dragosavac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dragosavac pushes Sykes up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Dragosavac. #T4#
Dragosavac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Dragosavac manages to break the clinch.
Dragosavac swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykes.
Sykes throws a wild body kick that Dragosavac sees coming a mile off.
Dragosavac is looking to counter the offense by Sykes and move into the clinch.
Sykes throws a sloppy head kick and Dragosavac moves out of range easily.
Dragosavac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragosavac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Dragosavac has Sykes up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragosavac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sykes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Sykes pulls Dragosavac into guard.
Sykes has a closed guard, preventing Dragosavac from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Sykes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dragosavac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykes.
Dragosavac scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Sykes takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragosavac scores with a shot to the side of Sykes's head. #TD2#
Sykes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Sykes stands up.
Sykes throws a body punch but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Dragosavac closes the distance and clinches up with Sykes, looking for a takedown. Dragosavac pushes Sykes against the cage but Sykes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sykes throws a series of punches but Dragosavac moves out of range.
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!
Dragosavac fails with the takedown.
Sykes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dragosavac.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Dragosavac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dragosavac tries to keep at a distance but Sykes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sykes misses with a body punch. #T1#
Sykes lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Sykes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragosavac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykes blocks a leg kick.
Dragosavac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Dragosavac avoids it easily.
Stefan Dragosavac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes scores with a kick to the body.
Sykes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Sykes pushes Dragosavac up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragosavac is trying to pull guard but Sykes has him pressed against the cage.
Sykes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykes stalls. #TD#
Dragosavac pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Sykes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykes throwing strikes from guard but Dragosavac blocks nicely.
Sykes trying to control but Dragosavac is working from the bottom.
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dragosavac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sykes escapes and throws Dragosavac's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dragosavac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Sykes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sykes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dragosavac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sykes. #ES#
Dragosavac kicks Sykes off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Sykes gets a takedown into half guard.
Sykes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sykes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raphael Sykes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sykes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragosavac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sykes. #T4#
Sykes throwing shots but Dragosavac is blocking nicely.
Sykes throwing shots but Dragosavac is blocking nicely.
Sykes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragosavac's head.
Sykes throws a strike but Dragosavac avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Dragosavac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Sykes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Sykes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dragosavac throws a looping overhand right but Sykes ducks down to avoid it.
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragosavac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Dragosavac does no damage.
Sykes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sykes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragosavac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sykes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragosavac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sykes throws a lazy right hand but Dragosavac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykes tries to clinch but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Sykes is looking to clinch.
Sykes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raphael Sykes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragosavac shoots in looking for a takedown but Sykes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dragosavac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sykes looks to land a body kick but Dragosavac moved away.
Dragosavac connects with a high kick.
Dragosavac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sykes circles away.
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragosavac paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Dragosavac keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sykes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sykes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sykes tries to land a knee to the head but Dragosavac blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Sykes fails to land.
Sykes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dragosavac managing to block the knees to the body from Sykes.
Dragosavac prevents a body shot from Sykes.
Dragosavac prevents a body shot from Sykes.
Sykes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragosavac.
Sykes stalling.
Dragosavac wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Dragosavac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragosavac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dragosavac. #T2##TD2#
Sykes jumps into guard, dragging Dragosavac to the mat.
Dragosavac won't allow Sykes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dragosavac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sykes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dragosavac has Sykes in his guard.#REVB#
Sykes throws a strike but Dragosavac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes pulls Dragosavac in to control the position.
Dragosavac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sykes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dragosavac to regain full guard.
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dragosavac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dragosavac throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU2#
Sykes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Sykes has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sykes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragosavac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Dragosavac connects with a body shot.
Sykes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sykes wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragosavac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykes is out of range and Dragosavac settles back down.
Sykes tries to clinch but Dragosavac is having none of it.
Sykes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykes lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Sykes moves into the clinch.
Dragosavac avoids a wild elbow strike from Sykes.
Dragosavac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dragosavac goes for a takedown attempt but Sykes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragosavac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sykes looks to land a left hand but Dragosavac moved out of range nicely.
Sykes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sykes tries to clinch there but Dragosavac circles away.
Stefan Dragosavac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raphael Sykes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragosavac circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Sykes!
Stefan Dragosavac spoke after the fight, saying 'I will smash your boy'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Novakovic defending well as Dukes loads up on a big left hand.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Novakovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dukes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a body kick.
Dukes misses the jab.
Novakovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dukes.
Dukes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Ringo Dukes has been cut.
Dukes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novakovic.
Novakovic lands with a nice body punch.
Dukes looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Novakovic bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Dukes! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novakovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Novakovic finish him?
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Novakovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Novakovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Novakovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Novakovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novakovic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukes, not yet.
Novakovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novakovic scores with a hook to the body. Dukes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novakovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice shot lands for Novakovic.#CUT#That has opened up Ringo Dukes's cut even more.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Novakovic.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Novakovic is controlling him.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Novakovic is defending well.
Marko Novakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Dukes.#T3#
Novakovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Novakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novakovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Novakovic lands a right hand.
A short right from Novakovic on the inside.
Novakovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Novakovic.
Novakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novakovic scores with a hook to the body.
Novakovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Novakovic lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novakovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novakovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Novakovic lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Ringo Dukes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Novakovic lands a body shot.
Novakovic digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Novakovic digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Novakovic lands a shoulder strike.
Novakovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Novakovic lands a big right hand that drops Dukes! The killer instinct kicks in and Novakovic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Novakovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Novakovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Novakovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis pushes Popov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Popov misses with the head strike.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis tries a body shot but Popov blocks it.
Popov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Popov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popov lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis looks winded!
Nice elbow from Popov.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Popov tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Popov back against the cage.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Popov controls his hands. #KD#
Popov lands a vicious elbow to the side of Davis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Popov tries to finish him with strikes but Davis still seems able to defend himself so Popov steps back and lets Davis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Davis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tre Davis has been cut.#CL#
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Popov finish him?
Popov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Davis! Popov unloads with more strikes and Davis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branislav Popov!
After the fight, Branislav Popov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Mertel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Riddle counter with a right hand.
Mertel takes one on the button.
Riddle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mertel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mertel with a nice calf kick.
Riddle scores with a shot to the body.
Mertel takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.
Riddle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mertel connects with a nice looking jab.
Mertel tries a low kick but Riddle avoids it.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mertel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riddle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matt Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle needs to keep his hands up - Mertel had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riddle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mertel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mertel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riddle misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Riddle misses
and Mertel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddle connects with a jab.
Mertel lands with a shot to the body.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Riddle scores with a nice strike.
Mertel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddle misses with a double jab
and Mertel counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Riddle is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mertel engages and cracks Riddle with a massive lead left hook - Riddle tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mertel is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Mertel!
Our winner, Viktor Mertel, 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: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Lazendic's torso.
Lazendic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazendic scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Lazendic moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Lazendic avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lazendic checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Lazendic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazendic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
As Sitsongrit backs off Lazendic throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lazendic counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lazendic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Lazendic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Lazendic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit punishes Lazendic's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Lazendic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Lazendic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Lazendic moves out of range easily. #T1#
Lazendic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Lazendic's body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazendic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Lazendic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazendic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Lazendic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
letting Lazendic counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit thumps Lazendic with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Lazendic shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. #T2#
Lazendic throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Lazendic throws a good cross that connects.
Lazendic slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Lazendic is rocked!
Lazendic drops his guard momentarily, allowing Sitsongrit to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Lazendic! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Sitsongrit takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Petchongboo Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Petchongboo Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
Patka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Patka breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez clobbers Patka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Patka circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Patka to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Patka moves out of range. #CL#
Patka closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Patka taking a breather.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC#
Patka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Patka gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gonzalez drags the fight down to the ground.
Patka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Patka is pulling down on Gonzalez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzalez, at least for the moment.#ES#
Patka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gonzalez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Patka.
Patka managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez. #BC#
Patka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Patka clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patka pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Patka keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Patka keeps it at a distance.
Patka misses with a double jab. #CL#
Patka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Patka breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Patka gets a clinch. #T3#
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Patka is keeping busy.#BC#
Patka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Patka clinches up against the cage.
Patka pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonzalez looks winded!#BC#
Patka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Patka takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Patka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Patka both land. Nice combination. #T4##CL#
Patka drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage. #BC#
Patka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patka misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Patka can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Patka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Patka.
Patka lands an uppercut.
Patka lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Patka.
Patka scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Patka breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Patka has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milosz Patka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Patka looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well. #CL#
Patka closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to push Patka away but Patka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patka cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Patka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Patka moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Patka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Milosz Patka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Gonzalez.
Patka is stalling here. #BC#
Patka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses
and Patka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Patka connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Patka forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Patka breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Patka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Patka closes the distance and clinches.
Milosz Patka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Patka manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Patka closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Patka lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patka.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Patka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Patka has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Patka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Patka clinches. #T3##BC#
Patka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Patka gets a clinch.
Patka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #BC#
Patka manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Patka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Patka instigates a clinch. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Patka has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch. #T4#
Patka content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patka misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Patka misses.
As Patka backs off Gonzalez throws a huge counter combo but Patka manages to avoid it all.
Patka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patka. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Patka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Patka - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Patka counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milosz Patka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Patka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Patka.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patka cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
A punch combination from Patka misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Patka gets a clinch.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Patka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Patka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?#BC#
Patka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
Milosz Patka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Gonzalez.#BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Patka darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.#BC#
Patka manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Patka.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Patka pushes him off.
Patka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milosz Patka is winning the standup battle so far.
Patka lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Patka throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patka connects with the punch.
Gonzalez closes the distance but Patka moves to the side
and Patka counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Patka instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patka is defending well.#BC#
Patka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Patka moves into the clinch.
Patka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Patka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Patka. Patka maintains the clinch. #T3#
Gonzalez trying to stall but Patka improves his position. #BC#
Patka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Patka darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
Patka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Patka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Patka rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patka lands a nice uppercut.
Patka stalling in the clinch.
Patka lands a right hand.
Patka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Patka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez moves to clinch but Patka breaks away
and Patka counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Patka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Patka moves out of range. #CL#
Patka clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Patka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Patka is looking for a counter combo.
Patka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dominique Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milosz Patka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patka throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milosz Patka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patka, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milosz Patka!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Novakovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Novakovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard prevents a body shot from Novakovic.
Howard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Novakovic scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head. #CUT#It looks like Bennie Howard has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novakovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Novakovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Novakovic.
A hook to the body from Novakovic.
Howard looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Novakovic.
Novakovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Novakovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Novakovic as Howard tries to tie him up.
Novakovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novakovic lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Novakovic.
Novakovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Novakovic scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
A short right from Novakovic on the inside. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Novakovic.
Novakovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Howard is rocked!
Novakovic lands a big right hand that drops Howard! The killer instinct kicks in and Novakovic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Novakovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Novakovic!
An out of breath Marko Novakovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hawkins Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dragosavac wants to control from the top but Hawkins Jr keeps moving.
Dragosavac stands up out of Hawkins Jr's guard for a moment - Hawkins Jr manages to land a nice upkick.
Dragosavac throwing strikes from guard but Hawkins Jr blocks nicely.
Hawkins Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Hawkins Jr pushes Dragosavac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dragosavac connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Dragosavac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawkins Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stefan Dragosavac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Hawkins Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Dragosavac's guard.

Dragosavac pushes Hawkins Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dragosavac jabs Hawkins Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawkins Jr blocks a head kick by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawkins Jr's waist but Hawkins Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dragosavac off to one side. #CL#
Dragosavac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragosavac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dragosavac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Hawkins Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragosavac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dragosavac scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefan Dragosavac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.#T2#
Good leg kick by Dragosavac.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawkins Jr under the eye.#CL2#
Hawkins Jr clinches up with Dragosavac and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragosavac walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Dragosavac pushes Hawkins Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dragosavac pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dragosavac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragosavac tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Dragosavac blocks a head kick by Hawkins Jr.
Dragosavac throws a head kick that Hawkins Jr semi-blocks.
Dragosavac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins Jr backs up against the cage. #TD#
Hawkins Jr gets caught flat footed, as Dragosavac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawkins Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins Jr is retaining full guard.
Hawkins Jr seems keen to control Dragosavac's posture.
Dragosavac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dragosavac postures up. #T4##SU#
Dragosavac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hawkins Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragosavac circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragosavac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragosavac darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkins Jr gets double underhooks and turns Dragosavac into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins Jr has had enough of the clinch but Dragosavac keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Dragosavac gets control of Hawkins Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dragosavac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawkins Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawkins Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawkins Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Dragosavac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dragosavac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawkins Jr slips a jab and a cross from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac thuds his right hand into Hawkins Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawkins Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragosavac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac.
Hawkins Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragosavac is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Hawkins Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragosavac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragosavac is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Dragosavac looking to pass the guard.
Dragosavac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragosavac is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Dragosavac gets to his feet - Hawkins Jr follows without any prompting. #CL#
Dragosavac clinches. #BC#
Dragosavac breaks the clinch. #T2#
Hawkins Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dragosavac defends well and Hawkins Jr ends up having to push Dragosavac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dragosavac thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stefan Dragosavac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.#TD#
Dragosavac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawkins Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawkins Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawkins Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragosavac passes Hawkins Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkins Jr pushes Dragosavac off but Dragosavac dives into side control.
Hawkins Jr tries to buck Dragosavac off but Dragosavac is having none of it.#SUB#
Dragosavac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawkins Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dragosavac cracks Hawkins Jr with a big right hand but Hawkins Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hawkins Jr struggling a bit here.
Hawkins Jr taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Dragosavac is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hawkins Jr looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dragosavac gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hawkins Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dragosavac lets go of the hold and Hawkins Jr can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan Dragosavac!
Stefan Dragosavac took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Batak shoots in and gets a takedown into Tung's guard.
Tung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Batak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Batak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tung controls Batak momentarily but Batak frees himself.
Tung striking off his back but it's not causing Batak any problems. #SUB2#
Batak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tung dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Batak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tung defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tung postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tung wants to pass the guard but Batak is keeping the position.
Batak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Batak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batak prevents Tung from improving his position.#SUB2#
Batak seems to be working for a kimura but Tung defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Batak seems to be looking for submissions.
Batak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tung keeps working.
Tung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Batak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tung is looking to improve his position.
Batak is looking to stall here but Tung recovers full guard.
Batak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tung is keeping the position for now.
Batak wants to control from the top but Tung keeps moving.
Batak throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Batak has gone for a leg lock! Tung slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batak's guard.#REVR#
Tung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batak working a defensive guard here.
Tung stopping the sweep attempt from Batak.
Tung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Batak trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tung looking to sit in guard and control but Batak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Batak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tung is keeping the position for now.
Tung working a defensive guard here.
Batak tries to free his leg and advance position but Tung is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tung keeping moving, preventing Batak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Batak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Batak, into his guard. #REVR#
Batak wants to sweep here but Tung controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svetozar Batak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Batak throws a head kick that misses.
Tung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tung stuffs the takedown attempt from Batak. Batak gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Batak scores with a takedown into Tung's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batak wants to pass the guard but Tung is keeping the position.#T1#
Tung is trying to control the position but Batak postures up.
Batak trying to control the position from guard on top but Tung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batak wants to control from the top but Tung keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Batak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Batak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Tung manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Batak is breathing heavily.#T2#
Batak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Batak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tung's waist but Tung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batak off to one side.
Tung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Timmy Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svetozar Batak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batak.
Batak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tung counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Batak falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timmy Tung!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Penis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Penis slips a straight right by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgee misses with a hook
and Penis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Richard Mcgee has been cut.
Mcgee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penis on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgee.
A slow jab from Mcgee misses its intended target.
Penis is looking to counter punch.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee throws a hook but Penis blocks it.
Mcgee misses with a lunging right hand
and Penis counters with a stiff right hand.
Penis slips under a jab from Mcgee.
Penis blocks a jab.
Penis is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Mcgee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Mcgee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penis.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penis manages to avoid it.
Mcgee swings for the body but Penis moves out of range.
Mcgee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. Penis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee lands with a good body shot.
Mcgee misses with a hook.#T2#
Mcgee looks to throw the jab but Penis is out of range.
Penis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Penis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcgee lands a nice shot that snaps Penis's head back.
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!
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penis ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee swings for the body but Penis moves out of range.
It looked like Penis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Penis misses its target.
Mcgee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penis's head backwards.
Mcgee misses with a hook.
Penis is looking to counter punch.
Penis slips a jab from Mcgee.#T3#
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee throws a shot from downtown. Penis moves away and avoids it.
Mcgee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penis.
Mcgee lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Mcgee misses.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Penis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Penis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgee throws a right hand that misses
and Penis counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee punishes Penis's body with a nice straight punch.
Penis is breathing heavily.
Mcgee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penis.
Penis throws a big counter combination but Mcgee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee scores with a punch to the head.
Mcgee swings for the body but Penis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Mcgee throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Penis's shoulder, as Penis tries to avoid the shot.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgee connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. Penis saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Penis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penis on the side of the head.
Mcgee throws a lazy right hand but Penis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mcgee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Mcgee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Penis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgee misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Mcgee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgee misses the jab.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penis moves away.
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Penis ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Penis moves out of range.
Penis throws a big counter combination but Mcgee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Penis moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a hook to the side of Penis's head but Penis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penis.
Penis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Penis slips a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee tests Penis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. Penis saw that one coming.#T1#
Mcgee lands with a shot to the body.
Penis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the jab.
Richard Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee throws a body shot but no joy.
Penis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Penis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penis slips a straight right by Mcgee.
It looked like Penis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgee.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Penis moves out of range.
Mcgee cracks Penis with an open hand slap.
Penis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Penis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee throws a lazy uppercut
and Penis counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Mcgee misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Penis moves out of range as Mcgee strikes.
As Mcgee looks to move away, Penis throws a big counter combo but Mcgee just gets out of the way.
Richard Mcgee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgee lands a jab to the head.
Mcgee lunges at Penis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penis's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgee lands with a hook. Penis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Penis is rocked!
Penis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Penis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgee takes a swing at Penis's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Penis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penis ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Penis is looking to counter punch.
Penis seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Penis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Mcgee backs away, Penis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. Penis saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Penis misses its target.
Penis avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
Penis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Penis ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Mcgee missing with a left hand there. Penis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee takes a swing at Penis's ribcage but misses.
Penis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
Penis is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Penis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Penis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penis doesn't seem bothered though.
Penis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
Penis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Penis ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Penis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Mcgee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Milorad Penis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee with a hook.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the jab.
Mcgee throws out a powerful jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Penis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Penis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgee throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Mcgee throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Penis tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Penis looking to control.
Penis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SU2#
Mcgee gets to his feet. Penis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Penis slips a straight right by Mcgee.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Penis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the jab.
Penis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Penis.
Penis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but Penis moved out of range nicely.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Penis's shoulder, as Penis tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgee scores with a sloppy right hand. Penis should have avoided that one.
Penis moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
A little feinted left hand from Penis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Penis moves out of range.
Penis slips under a jab from Mcgee.#T2#
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Penis takes one on the button.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Penis throwing a counter right hand but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee lands a head shot.
Penis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Penis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcgee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Penis.
Penis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mcgee looks to move away, Penis throws a big counter combo but Mcgee just gets out of the way.
Mcgee lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Penis. #T3#
Penis slips a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mcgee throws a hook but Penis avoids it easily.
Penis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Penis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
An attempted straight right counter from Penis misses the target.
Mcgee swings widly with a right hand
letting Penis counter with a right hand.
Penis ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a lovely overhand right.
Penis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Mcgee misses with a lunging right hand
and Penis counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Penis ducks down to avoid it.
Penis is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Mcgee misses its intended target.
Penis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Penis is just out of range.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgee connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Penis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penis manages to avoid it.
Penis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Penis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Penis's shoulder, as Penis tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penis moves forwards but Mcgee connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mcgee!

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

#R1##TD#
Goodman shoots in and bounces Ramadonvski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Ramadonvski's brow.
Goodman is in close to Ramadonvski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goodman throws a strike but Ramadonvski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramadonvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramadonvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ramadonvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ramadonvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramadonvski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramadonvski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Ramadonvski from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Ramadonvski has gone for a leg lock! Goodman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramadonvski's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle but Goodman pushes his legs off easily.
Goodman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Goodman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ramadonvski throws up his legs and catches Goodman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Goodman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ramadonvski! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dzej Ramadonvski!
Dzej Ramadonvski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Lazendic. Beautiful body shot.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazendic.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Lazendic misses.
Lazendic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lazendic throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like JT King has been cut.
Lazendic misses with a body shot
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazendic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazendic loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Lazendic cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Lazendic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazendic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.#T1#
King misses with an uppercut
and Lazendic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazendic throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazendic throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Lazendic scores with a decent looking hook.
Lazendic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lazendic lands a lovely overhand right.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Lazendic counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Lazendic misses with a hook.
King throws a hook to the side of Lazendic's head but Lazendic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazendic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lazendic.#T2#
Lazendic lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazendic lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazendic.
Lazendic throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with an uppercut
letting Lazendic counter with a right hand.
Lazendic scores with a jab to the jaw.
King misses the body punch
and Lazendic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Lazendic.
Lazendic digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Lazendic lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Lazendic works King's body with a nice hook.
A combination from King does no damage.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Lazendic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazendic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazendic 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.
Lazendic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lazendic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King dips to his left and cracks Lazendic with an uppercut!
King moves out of range as Lazendic strikes.
King throws a big counter combination but Lazendic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
King misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lazendic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King is breathing heavily.
Lazendic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lazendic stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lazendic throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws the left hand but Lazendic avoids the punch easily.
Lazendic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Lazendic.
Lazendic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazendic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Lazendic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JT King'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##CL2#
Lazendic gets a clinch.
Lazendic is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for King to work.
Lazendic lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lazendic breaks the clinch.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lazendic on the side of the head.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lazendic throws out the jab.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King slips under a jab.
Lazendic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Lazendic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lazendic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lazendic stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King misses with an uppercut
and Lazendic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazendic lands with a right hand.
Lazendic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazendic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Lazendic as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#King is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Lazendic drops King with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but King looks back up at him and smiles so Lazendic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Lazendic connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks King out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergej Lazendic!
Sergej Lazendic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Cole darts in and clinches Novakovic up against the cage.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Novakovic blocks it.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Novakovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Novakovic is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novakovic lands a shoulder strike.
Novakovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #KD#
Novakovic drops Cole onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cole is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Cole is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novakovic pushes Cole against the cage. Novakovic is working some dirty boxing. Novakovic pushes off with a quick right hook! Cole goes down! Cole tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Novakovic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Novakovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
As Rodriguez tries to get set, Cortez tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodriguez manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Cortez counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Rodriguez badly! He tries to strike back but Cortez puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Rodriguez out cold! Oh man, Rodriguez will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Cortez!
After the fight, Alex Cortez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1##CL#
Novakovic clinches.
Novakovic is working Moreno over against the cage.
Moreno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novakovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Novakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Novakovic gets through Moreno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novakovic lands a right hand.
Novakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moreno looks winded!
Moreno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Novakovic.
A short right from Novakovic on the inside.
Novakovic scores with a shot to the side of Moreno's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novakovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Novakovic. #ROC#Moreno is rocked!
Novakovic scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Novakovic.
Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Novakovic finish him?#T1#
Novakovic lands a right hand.
Novakovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Novakovic lands a big right hand that drops Moreno! The killer instinct kicks in and Novakovic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Novakovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Novakovic!
Osvaldo Moreno spoke after the fight, saying 'EVERYBODY IS ON STEROIDS'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Song walks into a straight right hand from Lazendic.
Lazendic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lazendic's corner calls for a 1-2. Lazendic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Song is rocked!
BOOM! Lazendic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Song. Song tries to recover but Lazendic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Song lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Lazendic!
In his post fight interview, Sergej Lazendic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Lazendic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smarty.
Smarty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazendic.
Smarty shoots in and drives through. Lazendic sprawls well.
Smarty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lazendic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smarty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Smarty looking to score a takedown here. Lazendic is defending well but Smarty drives through and ends up in Lazendic's guard.#SUB2#
Lazendic wants to reverse the position here. Smarty has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Lazendic is forced to tap! Lazendic looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shocka Smarty!

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