Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Jasari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercado.
Jasari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercado fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jasari jabs Mercado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jasari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jasari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jasari misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasari throws a shot to the body.
Mercado looks to throw the jab but Jasari is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jasari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jasari jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Jasari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jasari missing with a left hand there. Mercado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Mercado misses.
Mercado throws a right hand that misses
and Jasari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jasari lands a head shot.
Mercado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jasari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jasari misses with a hook. Mercado ducked under it nicely.
Mercado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jasari misses the jab.
Jasari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Mercado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercado connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Jasari misses the shot to the body.
Jasari throws a looping overhand right but Mercado ducks down to avoid it.
Jasari throws a body punch but Mercado moves out of range.
Good exchange - Mercado coming out on top.
Jasari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jasari misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasari scores with a jab to the body.
Jasari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercado doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercado scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Jasari scores with a jab to the body.
Jasari scores with a jab to the head.
Jasari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jasari lands a nice hook to Mercado's body. Mercado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercado scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jasari.
Mercado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jasari in his tracks.
Jasari misses the body punch
letting Mercado counter with a right hand.
Mercado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Jasari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercado has time to react.
Mercado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasari misses with an uppercut. Mercado saw that one coming.
Jasari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jasari lands with a right hand.
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercado loads up on a big right hand but Jasari slips the punch.
Jasari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mercado avoids the body shot from Jasari.
Jasari looks to throw the jab but Mercado is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fuljrim Jasari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jasari lands with a nice body punch.
Jasari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mercado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jasari throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
Mercado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jasari.
Mercado misses with an uppercut. Jasari saw that one coming.
Mercado throws a shot from downtown. Jasari moves away and avoids it.
Jasari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercado throws a looping overhand right but Jasari ducks down to avoid it.
Mercado is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mercado cracks Jasari with a good jab.#T1#
Mercado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jasari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jasari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasari misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercado! But no joy.
Mercado connects with a crisp jab.
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercado with a jab.#ROC2#Jasari is rocked!
Jasari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jasari. #T2#
Mercado throws a right hand that misses
and Jasari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jasari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercado has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jasari misses.
A little jabbing left from Mercado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Mercado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jasari sprawling to the canvas! Jasari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mercado finish him?!
Oh Jasari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jasari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jasari tries to get into range but Mercado steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jasari! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mercado scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrese Mercado! Tyrese Mercado retains his lightweight title!
Tyrese Mercado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Fuljrim Jasari stepped up to the mic, saying 'Someone is gonna get killed for this roberry, these judges and refs are rigged af'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Wilander shoots in for a takedown but Micic shows good takedown defense.
Wilander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Micic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilander moves away from the strike by Micic.
Tommy Wilander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micic looks to land a left hand but Wilander moved out of range nicely.
Micic throws a body punch but Wilander moves out of range.
Wilander throws an off balance right hand
and Micic counters with a straight right hand.
Micic takes a swing at Wilander's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Wilander moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Wilander jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilander throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Micic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Micic is breathing heavily.
Wilander wants to sweep here but Micic controlling him for the moment.
Wilander has control of Micic's left arm, preventing Micic from doing any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilander is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wilander has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilander is working Micic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Wilander is in close to Micic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilander postures up in Micic's guard and throws a big left but Micic blocks it.
Wilander pushes down on Micic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Micic taking some punishment here, with Wilander in his half guard.
Micic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilander on the ground.
Ground and pound from Wilander. #CUT2#Stevan Micic's cut is getting worse.
Wilander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Micic defending well though.
Nice strikes from Wilander there. #CUT2#Stevan Micic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilander lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Jeez, Stevan Micic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Wilander!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Quantavious Iii misses its intended target.
Dragosavac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quantavious Iii throws a body punch but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Quantavious Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragosavac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quantavious Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dragosavac looks winded!
Dragosavac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quantavious Iii moves away.
Quantavious Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragosavac is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Quantavious Iii as he connects with a hook.
Quantavious Iii moves out of range as Dragosavac strikes.
Quantavious Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quantavious Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Dragosavac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quantavious Iii misses the shot to the body.
Dragosavac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quantavious Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragosavac moves away.
Dragosavac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quantavious Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragosavac.
Quantavious Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragosavac punishes Quantavious Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragosavac cracks Quantavious Iii with an open hand slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quantavious Iii.
Dragosavac with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quantavious Iii. Dragosavac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quantavious Iii swings for the body but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Dragosavac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dragosavac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quantavious Iii on the side of the head.
Quantavious Iii swings for the body but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Dragosavac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quantavious Iii.
A jab lands there for Dragosavac.
A jab from Dragosavac does it's job there.
Quantavious Iii needs to keep his hands up - Dragosavac had a free shot at his head there.
Quantavious Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragosavac moves away.
Dragosavac avoids the body shot from Quantavious Iii.
Dragosavac thuds his right hand into Quantavious Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaquante Quantavious Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragosavac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quantavious Iii throws a jab when Dragosavac was well out of range.
Quantavious Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragosavac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dragosavac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dragosavac jabs Quantavious Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dragosavac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quantavious Iii doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Quantavious Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragosavac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragosavac has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD2#
Dragosavac lands a big right hand that sends Quantavious Iii crashing to the mat! Dragosavac stays standing though and waves Quantavious Iii back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jaquante Quantavious Iii has been cut.
Quantavious Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quantavious Iii switches off momentarily and Dragosavac cracks him with a monster right hand! Quantavious Iii topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dragosavac dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dragosavac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Dragosavac!
Pablo Dragosavac is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dragosavac started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Dragosavac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irwin's hands.
Dragosavac misses with a body shot.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Irwin ducks right into an uppercut from Dragosavac.
Irwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Dragosavac there.
Dragosavac checks the leg kick.
Irwin tries to clinch but Dragosavac moves out of range.
Dragosavac circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Dragosavac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irwin doesn't seem phased though.
Dragosavac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Dragosavac moved away.
Dragosavac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands a body shot. #CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Dragosavac up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragosavac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragosavac gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragosavac avoids it.
Dragosavac lands an uppercut.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dragosavac's brow.
A short uppercut from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dragosavac tries to circle away but Irwin has him pinned against the cage.
Dragosavac lands a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dragosavac blocks the elbow strike.
Dragosavac lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dragosavac's brow.
Dragosavac lands a nice uppercut.
Irwin throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Dragosavac breaks the clinch.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Dragosavac counters with a three punch combo that has Irwin backing up. Irwin nods at Dragosavac to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragosavac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body
and Dragosavac counters with a right hand from hell and Irwin is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonzo Dragosavac!
Post fight, Gonzo Dragosavac stared into the camera and said '3-0 against Chris Chan. Victory is sweet but pussy of his wife is sweeter. I am getting too old for this and might be retiring soon, it was good rivalry and spite of it i wish him all the best!!! Hope at least he buys my DVD and learn's something'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Doctor's shoulder, as Doctor tries to avoid the shot.
Doctor misses with a right hand
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Jovanovic works Doctor's body with a nice hook.
Doctor wants to clinch but Jovanovic slips to the side
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Doctor moves into the clinch.
Doctor jumps guard but Jovanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doctor jumps guard but Jovanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Doctor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Doctor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Doctor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jovanovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Doctor's body to avoid the submission. Doctor has instead reached around Jovanovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Doctor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Doctor!
The Doctor 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.
In defeat, Marko Jovanovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Majku ti jebem'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawasaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kawasaki blocking some punches.
Kawasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chest throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
Chest misses with some punches.
Kawasaki wants to stall.
Kawasaki taking a breather.
Chest is leaning against Kawasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Chest has him pressed against the cage.
Chest is leaning against Kawasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawasaki wants to break free but Chest has control.
Kawasaki is trying to push Chest away but Chest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Chest.
Kawasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Chest has Kawasaki pressed against the cage, preventing Kawasaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chest looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chest prevents Kawasaki from breaking the clinch.
Chest tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawasakis head.
Chest lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawasaki is trying to force a seperation but Chest has the dominant position.
Kawasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Kawasaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chest swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kawasaki tries to throw a body punch but Chest avoids it by throwing Kawasaki back against the cage.
Chest tries to throw a body punch but Kawasaki avoids it by throwing Chest back against the cage.
Kawasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Kawasaki misses with the head strike.
Chest prevents Kawasaki from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Chest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawasaki's elbow.
Chest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch.
Chest swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chest lands an uppercut.
Kawasaki tries to work over Chest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chest misses with some punches.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.#BC#
Kawasaki manages to break the clinch.
Kawasaki throws a hook but Chest blocks it.#CL2#
Chest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chest digs a right hand into Kawasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kawasaki's gas tank.
Chest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
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!
Chest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawasaki prevents a body shot from Chest.
Kawasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Chest lands a body shot.
Chest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawasaki.
Chest works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawasaki is trying to break the clinch but Chest is controlling him.
Chest gets through Kawasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chest misses with some punches.
Chest throws a head punch that misses.
Chest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kawasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kawasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chest lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Chest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawasaki is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chest.
Chest misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Chest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chest lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chest has him pressed against the cage.
Chest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Chest fails to land.
Kawasaki has Chest pressed against the cage.
Chest misses with a punch to the body.
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Chest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawasaki's efforts to push away.
Kawasaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Chest has double underhooks.
Chest lands with a short shot to the head.
Chest tries a body shot but Kawasaki blocks it.
Chest misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Chest as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Body Chest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Chest moves into the clinch.
Chest misses with some punches.
A short left from Chest.
Chest has Kawasaki pressed against the cage, preventing Kawasaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Chest. #BC#
Kawasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chest scores with a shot to the body.
Kawasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Kawasaki is rocked!
Chest digs a good body shot into Kawasaki's ribs.
Kawasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawasaki misses with a looping left.
Kawasaki misses with a straight right.
Chest wants to clinch but Kawasaki slips to the side
letting Kawasaki counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Chest rushes Kawasaki and presses him up against the cage.
Chest lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Chest lands with a short shot to the head.
Chest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawasaki's elbow.
Chest tries to throw a body punch but Kawasaki avoids it by throwing Chest back against the cage.
Chest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawasakis head.
Kawasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kawasaki fails to land.
Kawasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chest's elbow.
Chest blocks a body shot from Kawasaki.
A head punch on the inside from Chest fails to land.
Kawasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Body Chest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawasaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Chest lands with a left to the head.
Kawasaki can't break the clinch. #T2#
Chest has a couple of punches blocked by Kawasaki.
Chest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Chest has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Kawasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chest's elbow.
A short right from Chest.
Chest lands a left hand.
Kawasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Chest tries a body shot but Kawasaki blocks it.
Chest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
Kawasaki tries to break free but Chest pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chest.
Oh Kawasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Chest fails to land.
Kawasaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Chest won't allow it.
Chest digs a right hand underneath Kawasaki's ribcage. Kawasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Chest scores with a shot to the side of Kawasaki's head.
Kawasaki blocks an uppercut.
Chest tries to work over Kawasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawasaki takes a shot to the head.
Kawasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kawasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawasaki misses with the combination. #CL2#
Chest takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chest lands a body punch.
Kawasaki misses with a body punch.
Chest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawasaki lands a right hand. #T4#
Kawasaki misses with the head strike.
Kawasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Chest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Chest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chest working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Chest.
Chest pushes Kawasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawasaki just leaning against Chest, taking a breather.
Kawasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chest lands an uppercut.
Chest is leaning against Kawasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chest lands a nice uppercut.
Chest throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chest lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawasaki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chest.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Body Chest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kawasaki looks to land a left hand but Chest moved out of range nicely.
Kawasaki throws a hook to the side of Chest's head but Chest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Chest closes the distance and clinches.
Kawasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Chest controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Chest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawasaki lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kawasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawasaki misses with a body shot.
Kawasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Kawasaki misses with an uppercut.
Akira Kawasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Chest connects with a right hand. Kawasaki shakes it off.#T1#
Chest circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kawasaki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chest wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Body Chest!

Event: The Island Season 15, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Petrovic clinches. #TD#
Petrovic is trying to trip Serrano. He has hold of a leg but Serrano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Petrovic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Serrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrovic throwing strikes but missing.
Petrovic won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Serrano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Serrano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Serrano looking for a guillotine here but Petrovic defends easily.
Serrano wants to sweep here but Petrovic controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Petrovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Serrano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serrano wants to sweep here but Petrovic controlling him for the moment.
Petrovic stands up over Serrano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrovic preventing the sweep.
Petrovic is working Serrano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Serrano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Serrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Serrano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Petrovic has passed into side control.
Serrano is looking for a sweep.
Petrovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Serrano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrovic off and has taken his back!
Serrano throwing damaging strikes from the back! Petrovic could be in trouble here!
Serrano biding his time, looking for the opening.
Serrano scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano misses with an elbow to the head.
Petrovic trying to control the hands but Serrano breaks the grip.
Serrano missing with strikes from the back.
Serrano is looking to control Petrovic but Petrovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Serrano thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Petrovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Serrano.
Serrano throwing sloppy strikes.
Petrovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Serrano is punishing Petrovic with some ground and pound.
Serrano is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Petrovic up.
Serrano is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Petrovic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Serrano lands with a hammerfist to the side of Petrovic's head.
Petrovic tries to break free.
Serrano landing with strikes.
Petrovic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
A helpless look comes across Petrovic 's face. He knows he's trapped as Serrano lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
In his post fight interview, Lawson Serrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Filip Petrovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vucic rigged this, VUCICUUUU PEDERUUUU'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Micic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Micic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Micic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Micic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Travis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Micic scrambles back to his feet.
Freaky Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis scores with a body shot.
Travis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Micic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Micic misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Micic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Micic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Travis connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Travis is looking to clinch.
Micic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Travis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Micic avoids the body shot from Travis.
Micic doesn't manage to clinch there - Travis circles away.
No joy there for Micic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Travis.#CUT2#It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Travis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Micic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Micic wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Micic lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Micic does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Micic clinches up with Travis and pushes him back against the cage.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Travis blocks a body shot from Micic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Travis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Travis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Travis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Micic.
Micic throws a punch but it's blocked by Travis.
Travis lands a shoulder strike.
Travis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis taking a breather.#T2#
Micic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Travis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Micic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Micic.
Travis scores with a shot to the side of Micic's head.
Micic lands a shoulder strike.
Micic throws a head punch that misses.
Micic tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
Micic avoids a wild elbow strike from Travis.
Micic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Micic - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Micic struggles to land a body shot inside as Travis controls his hands.
Micic gets through Travis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Micic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Travis misses with the head strike.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Micic tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis lands a shoulder strike.
Micic blocks an uppercut.
Travis scores with a shot to the side of Micic's head.
Travis tries a knee to the head but Micic blocks it.
Travis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Travis throws a head punch that misses.
Micic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Micic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Travis stalling in the clinch but Micic improves position.
Micic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Travis stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Micic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Travis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Micic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Micic lands a nice uppercut.
Micic lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Micic swings wildly with an uppercut but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Travis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevan Micic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Travis staying out of range there.
Travis misses with a hook.
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Travis. Beautiful body shot.
Micic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Micic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Travis to score with a decent uppercut.
Micic is looking to clinch.
Travis swats away the attempt to clinch by Micic.
Micic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freaky Travis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Micic lands a slapping body shot.
Travis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Travis drops his hands momentarily and Micic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Travis jabs Micic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Travis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Micic rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Micic looks to land a left hand but Travis moved out of range nicely.
Micic tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Travis slips a jab from Micic.
Travis misses with a straight right. #T1#
Travis lands a right hook to the body.
Travis cracks Micic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Travis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Micic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Micic's defenses.
Travis swings for the body but Micic moves out of range.
Micic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Micic takes one on the button.
Micic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micic slips a jab from Travis.
Micic misses with a body shot.
Micic just misses with a punch to the body.
Travis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Micic walks into a left hand.
Travis slips under a jab.
Micic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Travis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micic swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Micic was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Donk. Micic catches Travis right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Micic swats away the attempt to clinch by Travis.
Nice body punch from Travis.
Travis is looking to clinch.
Micic tries to move into range but Travis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Travis connects with a looping right hand.
Travis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Travis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Micic is looking to counter the offense by Travis and move into the clinch.
Travis stuns Micic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Travis dips to his left and cracks Micic with an uppercut!
Micic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Micic tries to clinch up but Travis circles away and keeps his distance.
Micic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Micic tries to clinch up.#T3##CL#
Micic closes the distance and clinches.
Travis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Micic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Travis prevents a body shot from Micic.
Travis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Travis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Micic misses with a punch to the body.
Micic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Micic.
Come on Travis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travis lands with a short shot to the head.
Travis stalling.
Micic scores with a shot to the side of Travis's head. #T4#
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Micic.
Travis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Travis working aggressively here.
Micic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Travis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travis trying to stall but Micic improves his position.
Micic blocking some punches.
Travis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Micic.
Micic blocks an uppercut.
Travis throws a punch but it's blocked by Micic.
Travis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Travis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Travis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stevan Micic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Travis scores with a punch to the head.
Travis scores with a punch to the head.
Micic lands a nice shot to the body.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Travis lands a nice hook to Micic's body. Micic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Micic takes one to the side of the head.
Travis takes a swing at Micic's ribcage but misses.
Micic wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Micic tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Travis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Travis tries to clinch but Micic moves out of range. #CL#
Travis gets tackled into the cage by Micic. Micic maintains the clinch.
Travis blocking some punches.
Micic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Travis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Travis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travis struggles to land a body shot inside as Micic controls his hands. #T1#
Travis throws an elbow that misses.
Freaky Travis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Micic.
A shot in the inside from Micic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Micic.
Travis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Micic tries to throw a body punch but Travis avoids it by throwing Micic back against the cage.
Micic misses with the head strike.
Micic tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Micic tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis is trying to maintain a safe position but Micic gets an underhook and turns Travis into the cage.
A hook to the body from Micic.
Micic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Travis is rocked!
Micic dips a shoulder and cracks Travis with a mighty uppercut! Travis falls back against the cage and Micic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Travis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Micic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevan Micic!
Stevan Micic took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kaarduu clinches up against the cage.
Jasari is leaning against Kaarduu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jasari trying to control the position but instead, Kaarduu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jasari into the cage.
Kaarduu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaarduu has a couple of punches blocked by Jasari.
Jasari misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaarduu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jasari prevents it.
Jasari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaarduu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasari controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaarduu.
Jasari lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Jasari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaarduu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jasari counter with a right hand. #T1#
Jasari scores with a shot to the body.
Jasari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kaarduu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaarduu. #TD#
Kaarduu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaarduu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jasari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jasari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu throwing strikes from guard but Jasari blocks nicely.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaarduu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaarduu is in close to Jasari's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Kaarduu is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasari has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaarduu is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasari has wrist control.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaarduu lands a couple of elbows.
Kaarduu throwing strikes from guard but Jasari blocks nicely.
Kaarduu postures up in Jasari's guard and throws a big left but Jasari blocks it.
Kaarduu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaarduu cracks Jasari with a solid left hand.
Kaarduu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaarduu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kaarduu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jasari's head.
Kaarduu throwing strikes but missing.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been informed that Jasari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kaarduu passes Jasari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaarduu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasari's head.
Kaarduu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaarduu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasari's head.
Jasari has hold of Kaarduu's hands but Kaarduu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jasari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Kaarduu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaarduu lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaarduu is nestled in close to Jasari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu throws a strike but Jasari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaarduu wants to control from the top but Jasari keeps moving.
Jasari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu cracks Jasari with a solid left hand.
Kaarduu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaarduu working some strikes from top position.
Kaarduu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azim Kaarduu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jasari throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Jasari.
Kaarduu tries to clinch up
and Jasari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jasari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaarduu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaarduu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jasari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasari looks to throw the jab but Kaarduu is out of range.
Jasari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaarduu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaarduu closes the distance but Jasari moves to the side
and Jasari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kaarduu closes the distance and clinches.
Jasari is trying to break the clinch but Kaarduu is controlling him.
Kaarduu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaarduu misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kaarduu throws a head punch that misses.
Kaarduu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasari can do to turn this around?
Jasari takes a shot to the head.
Kaarduu lands a nice uppercut.
Kaarduu takes a shot to the head.
Kaarduu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaarduu blocking some punches.
Kaarduu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaarduu.
Jasari lands with a left to the head.
Kaarduu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaarduu misses with some punches.
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!
Kaarduu prevents Jasari from breaking the clinch.
Kaarduu goes for a takedown attempt but Jasari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaarduu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kaarduu misses with a takedown
and Jasari counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azim Kaarduu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jasari counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Azim Kaarduu has been cut.
Kaarduu closes the distance but Jasari moves to the side
and Jasari counters with a straight right hand.
Kaarduu moves forwards but Jasari connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Kaarduu is rocked!
Kaarduu tries to clinch up
and Jasari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Kaarduu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jasari shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kaarduu takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jasari sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kaarduu bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fuljrim Jasari!
Fuljrim Jasari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024

#R1#
Chest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Chest moves out of range easily.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Chest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Chest has managed to clinch.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Chest keeps him there for the moment.
Dalton stalling against the cage.
Dalton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Chest lands with a right to the head.
Chest is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chest lands a right hand.
Chest lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Dalton working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Chest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Chest digs a right hand underneath Dalton's ribcage. Dalton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chest lands an uppercut.
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Chest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dalton.
Chest unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dalton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chest is unloading with more strikes now! Dalton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Body Chest!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 4
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Micic wants to clinch
letting Takeda counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Micic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Takeda moves into range and clinches up with Micic.
Takeda tries a body shot but Micic blocks it.
Micic lands a right hand.
Micic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Micic can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Micic.
Micic can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Micic throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda cracks Micic with a nice body shot.
Micic misses with a body punch.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
Micic working aggressively here.
Takeda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Micic. #T1#
Takeda tries to work over Micic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Micic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Takeda can't find room to land a body shot as Micic controls the action.
Takeda scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takeda.
Micic throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
A nice left hand lands by Takeda.
Micic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Micic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Micic lands a shoulder strike.
Takeda scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Stevan Micic's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Micic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Micic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda lands a hook that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Takeda blocks a body shot from Micic.
Takeda scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Stevan Micic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takeda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Micic backwards.
Micic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Micic tries to throw a body punch but Takeda avoids it by throwing Micic back against the cage.
Micic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeda creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Micic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Micic drops to his knees and Takeda pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genyo Takeda!
A very excited looking Genyo Takeda 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: BANZAI BONANZA 4
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Dragosavac tries to clinch up but Tuiavii circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dragosavac moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuiavii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuiavii working Dragosavac over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dragosavac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tuiavii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tuiavii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragosavac.
Tuiavii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragosavac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuiavii lands a body punch.
Tuiavii stalling in the clinch.
Dragosavac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Dragosavac has been cut.
Tuiavii's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tuiavii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tuiavii tries to land a knee to the head but Dragosavac blocks with his arms.
Tuiavii blocks a body shot from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac has a couple of punches blocked by Tuiavii.
Tuiavii lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuiavii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tuiavii blocks a body shot from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands a right hand.
Dragosavac digs a right hand into Tuiavii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuiavii's gas tank.
Dragosavac struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuiavii controls his hands.
Tuiavii lands a left hand.
Dragosavac prevents a body shot from Tuiavii.
Tuiavii misses with a punch to the body.
Tuiavii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Tuiavii.
Tuiavii tries to throw a body punch but Dragosavac avoids it by throwing Tuiavii back against the cage.
Dragosavac takes a shot to the head.
Tuiavii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuiavii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuiavii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dragosavac fails to land.
Dragosavac takes a shot to the head.
Tuiavii scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuiavii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Tuiavii blocks a body shot from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii lands a body punch.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
Tuiavii gets through Dragosavac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragosavac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac presses Tuiavii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragosavac lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tuiavii.
Dragosavac is breathing heavily.
Tuiavii blocks an uppercut.
Tuiavii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuiavii.
Tuiavii trying to land knees to the body.
Dragosavac has a couple of punches blocked by Tuiavii.
Dragosavac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuiavii tries to work over Dragosavac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragosavac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Tuiavii blocks an uppercut.
Dragosavac blocks an uppercut.
Tuiavii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuiavii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac - that landed with a thud.
Dragosavac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragosavac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragosavac gets through Tuiavii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuiavii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuiavii tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragosavac avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii looking to slow down the pace here.
Dragosavac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tuiavii can't find room to land a body shot as Dragosavac controls the action.
Tuiavii has a couple of punches blocked by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuiavii's elbow. #T4#
Dragosavac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragosavac lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Tuiavii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragosavac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dragosavac drives through and clinches with Tuiavii against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragosavac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragosavac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragosavac scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragosavac can't find room to land a body shot as Tuiavii controls the action.
Dragosavac lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragosavac lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuiavii working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Dragosavac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragosavac lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dragosavac.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Dragosavac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Dragosavac's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dragosavac is looking to clinch but Tuiavii is avoiding it. #CL#
Dragosavac closes the distance and pushes Tuiavii back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tuiavii fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dragosavac as Tuiavii tries to tie him up.
Dragosavac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragosavac misses with a punch to the body.
Dragosavac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragosavac tries a body shot but Tuiavii blocks it.
Tuiavii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragosavac is keeping busy.
Tuiavii tries a knee to the head but Dragosavac blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dragosavac is defending well for now.
Tuiavii prevents a body shot from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragosavac's elbow.
Tuiavii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragosavac tries a body shot but Tuiavii blocks it.
Tuiavii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragosavac blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Dragosavac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragosavac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragosavac lands a body shot.
Tuiavii is breathing heavily.
Tuiavii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragosavac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac.
A short body shot lands from Dragosavac as the two fighters clinch.
Dragosavac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragosavac.
Dragosavac digs a right hand into Tuiavii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuiavii's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii blocking some punches.
Dragosavac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragosavac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tuiavii fails to land.
Dragosavac misses with a body punch.
Dragosavac blocks an uppercut.
Tuiavii working aggressively here. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragosavac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragosavac lands a nice uppercut.
Dragosavac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragosavac gets through Tuiavii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Freddie Tuiavii has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Dragosavac fails to land.
Dragosavac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac.
Tuiavii looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuiavii working aggressively here.
Tuiavii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragosavac blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragosavac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragosavac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
A short right from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
Dragosavac misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragosavac. #T3#
Dragosavac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragosavac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuiavii backwards.
Dragosavac is leaning against Tuiavii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dragosavac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Dragosavac on the inside. #ROC#Tuiavii is rocked!
Dragosavac dips a shoulder and cracks Tuiavii with a mighty uppercut! Tuiavii falls back against the cage and Dragosavac unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tuiavii is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dragosavac screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Dragosavac!
A less than humble Pablo Dragosavac misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2024

#R1#
Sawyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sawyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Sawyer rushes Chest and presses him up against the cage.
Sawyer throws an elbow that misses.
Sawyer tries to throw a body punch but Chest avoids it by throwing Sawyer back against the cage.
A short right from Sawyer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chest.
Sawyer is trying to break the clinch but Chest has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chest.
Nice body punch from Chest.
A short left from Chest.
Chest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Sawyer.
Still in the clinch, Chest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sawyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sawyer.
Chest blocks the elbow strike.
Chest lands a hook that snaps the head of Sawyer backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chest. #ROC2#Sawyer is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Chest as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Sawyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A short right from Chest on the inside.
Chest prevents a body shot from Sawyer.
Chest lands a shot to the body.
Chest gets through Sawyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sawyer takes a shot to the head.
Chest lands a nice shot to the body.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Chest creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sawyer's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sawyer drops to his knees and Chest pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Body Chest!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1#
Crncuga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crncuga throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crncuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saint takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Saint has been cut.
Crncuga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saint under the eye.
Crncuga throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint.
Saint with the counter takedown but Crncuga avoids it easily.
Crncuga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint.
Crncuga lands with an overhand left.
Crncuga throws a lazy right hand but Saint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Saint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crncuga throws a big shot that misses.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Saint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crncuga is trying to defend but Saint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saint thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crncuga's head.
Crncuga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint. #SUB2#
Saint is looking for a kimura but Crncuga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint to get the leverage.
Crncuga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Saint passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crncuga taking shots to the head.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint content just to control the position here.
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!
Saint throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crncuga blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saint working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saint lands with some strikes.
Saint working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Saint working Crncuga over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Saint is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crncuga to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crncuga shrugs it off.
Saint lands a big elbow.
Saint putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saint scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Saint connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Crncuga is rocked!
Crncuga is trying desperately to improve position.
Saint lands a couple of good shots and Crncuga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crncuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint on the ground.#SUB2#
Saint working for the choke. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint cracks Crncuga with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Crncuga from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Crncuga grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint lands strikes to the head.
Oh Crncuga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Crncuga is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saint lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Crncuga is breathing heavily.
Saint lands a shot to the head.
Crncuga seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Saint is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crncuga knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crncuga for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Saint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Saint's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crncuga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crncuga lands a nice looking body shot.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crncuga.
Crncuga thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crncuga throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Saint shoots and misses
and Crncuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crncuga misses with a straight left. #T1#
Saint looks for a takedown but Crncuga sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Crncuga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crncuga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crncuga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crncuga punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
Crncuga scores with a jab to the head.
Crncuga works Saint's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Saint feints and as Crncuga raises his hands in defense, Saint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Saint landing some decent shots from guard.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crncuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint throws a big elbow that misses.
Crncuga being controlled here, momentarily.
Saint lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Saint trying to control but Crncuga is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saint is working Crncuga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saint connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint stands and throws Crncuga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crncuga is trying to escape the position but Saint is controlling the position.
Saint looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crncuga is avoiding damage well.
Marlon Saint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saint landing a few strikes.
Saint is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Saint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crncuga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saint controls the position.
Saint scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crncuga is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saint landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Saint cracks Crncuga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mrtva Crncuga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Saint's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crncuga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint tries for a takedown but Crncuga circles away easily
and Crncuga counters with a straight right hand.
Crncuga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Saint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saint shoots in but no luck this time.
Crncuga lands an overhand right.
Mrtva Crncuga is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Saint with that takedown attempt.
Mrtva Crncuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crncuga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Crncuga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Saint closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crncuga to the mat! Crncuga manages to get full guard.
Saint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Saint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crncuga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crncuga has Saint pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crncuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mrtva Crncuga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crncuga just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD2#
Saint closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crncuga quickly recovers to half guard.
Saint frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Saint looking for a guillotine from mount but Crncuga is having none of it.
Crncuga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crncuga tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Saint goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crncuga turns into him and now he's in Saint's guard.
Saint seems keen to control Crncuga's posture.#T4##SUB2#
Crncuga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crncuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Crncuga is sitting in close to Saint's body. Saint has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crncuga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crncuga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saint.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlon Saint!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1#
Fukado tries for a takedown but Chest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chest misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukado throws a series of punches but Chest moves out of range.
Fukado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chest swivels and escapes.
Chest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chest lands a nice shot that snaps Fukado's head back.
Fukado goes for a double leg but Chest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chest continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryota Fukado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chest stops a takedown attempt from Fukado.
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukado backwards.
Fukado jumps guard but Chest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fukado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Chest. #T1#
Chest gets through Fukado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chest scores with a shot to the side of Fukado's head.
Chest pushes Fukado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Fukado is rocked!
Chest stalling the fight.
Oh Fukado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fukado seems to have got his legs back now.
Fukado is looking to control Chest's arms but Chest gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fukado has his back to the cage.
Chest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chest. #BC2#
Chest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fukado shoots in looking for a takedown but Chest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fukado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fukado is breathing heavily.
Chest fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fukado to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fukado looks to clinch but Chest throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fukado taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Body Chest!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 40
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Dragosavac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Omega has been cut.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragosavac is looking to counter punch.
Omega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Dragosavac sends Omega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dragosavac is motioning to the referee to let Omega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Omega is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dragosavac swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gonzo Dragosavac!
As Gonzo Dragosavac got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 3-0 against Chris Chan. Victory is sweet but pussy of his wife is sweeter. I am getting too old for this and might be retiring soon, it was good rivalry and spite of it i wish him all the best!!! Hope at least he buys my DVD and learn's something'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Chest.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Body Chest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters missing with a left hand there. Chest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waters tries to clinch up but Chest circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Chest closes the distance and clinches.
Chest cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
Waters tries to throw a body punch but Chest avoids it by throwing Waters back against the cage.
Chest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waters struggles to land a body shot inside as Chest controls his hands.
Chest lands a shot to the body.
Waters tries to work over Chest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters takes a shot to the head.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
Chest lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Waters.
Chest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters. #T1#
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waters working aggressively here.
Waters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waters tries a body shot but Chest blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Chest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waters tries a body shot but Chest blocks it.
Chest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Chest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waters.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Chest lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Chest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chest cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
Chest is working Waters over against the cage.
Chest lands a big right hand that drops Waters! The killer instinct kicks in and Chest finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chest!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Body Chest!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Drummond works Micic's body with a nice hook.
Drummond throws a body punch but Micic moves out of range.
Micic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Micic.
Drummond scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Stevan Micic has been cut.
Drummond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Micic is out of range.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Micic slips the punch.
Micic throws a right hand that misses
and Drummond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drummond feints and then cracks Micic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Micic down.
Micic cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micic swats away the attempt to clinch by Drummond.
Micic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drummond stuns Micic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Drummond lands a left and a right that send Micic crashing to the mat, dazed. Drummond thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Micic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Micic is breathing heavily.#T1#
Drummond fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Micic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Micic looks to clinch but Drummond throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Micic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Bin Abraham Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bin Abraham Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jovanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin Abraham Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Abraham Joseph is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Jovanovic scores with a jab. Bin Abraham Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Shayaa Bin Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bin Abraham Joseph's head backwards.
Jovanovic stuns Bin Abraham Joseph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bin Abraham Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land a front kick but Jovanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Abraham Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bin Abraham Joseph's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bin Abraham Joseph's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bin Abraham Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to clinch there but Jovanovic circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that Bin Abraham Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Bin Abraham Joseph also avoids with ease.
Shayaa Bin Abraham Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Bin Abraham Joseph is rocked!
Jovanovic lands with an overhand left.
Bin Abraham Joseph is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic cracks Bin Abraham Joseph with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bin Abraham Joseph falls to his knees and Jovanovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jovanovic!
Marko Jovanovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker tries to move into range but Jasari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Jasari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jasari lunges at Parker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parker's hand.
Nice body punch from Jasari.
Jasari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuljrim Jasari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jasari to score with a decent uppercut.
Jasari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jasari scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Jasari scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jasari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jasari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jasari cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jasari digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Samuel Parker's cut even more.#T2#
Jasari scores with a nice head shot.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Jasari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Jasari.
A jab from Jasari does it's job there.
Jasari scores with a shot to the body.
Jasari lands a nice shot to the body.
Jasari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Jasari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#The cut above Samuel Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jasari lands a body shot.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jasari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jasari lands a right hook to the body.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Jasari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#Samuel Parker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jasari cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Jasari connects with a body shot.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fuljrim Jasari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Parker'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#
Jasari scores with a jab to the head.
Jasari lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Jasari does it's job there.
Jasari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to move into range but Jasari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jasari connects with a body shot.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Jasari had a free shot at his head there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fuljrim Jasari!
In his post fight interview, Fuljrim Jasari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Logan tries to keep at a distance but Crncuga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crncuga gets through Logan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crncuga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Logan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crncuga smiles and moves away.
Logan is looking to clinch but Crncuga is avoiding it.
Logan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crncuga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Logan somewhat.
Crncuga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Crncuga moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan is looking to break free of the clinch but Crncuga has double underhooks.
Crncuga lands with a left to the head.
Crncuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Crncuga digs a right hand underneath Logan's ribcage. Logan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Logan tries to pull guard but Crncuga holds him up against the cage and eventually Logan drops back down to his feet.
Mrtva Crncuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Logan.#T1#
Crncuga lands a left hand.
A short right from Crncuga.
Crncuga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crncuga is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crncuga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Logan.
Crncuga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Logans head.
Crncuga lands a body punch.
Logan looks winded!
Crncuga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crncuga is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Logan takes a shot to the head.
Crncuga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crncuga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Logan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crncuga after a bit of a struggle.
Crncuga lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Crncuga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Crncuga as the two fighters clinch.
Crncuga gets through Logan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crncuga cracks Logan with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Crncuga scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crncuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crncuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crncuga.
Crncuga gets through Logan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crncuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crncuga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crncuga lands with a right to the head.
Crncuga scores with a shot to the side of Logan's head.
Crncuga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Crncuga lands a hook that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Crncuga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Crncuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crncuga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Logan tries to pull guard but Crncuga won't allow it.
Crncuga is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crncuga lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crncuga.
Crncuga works on Logan's body with a couple of short punches.
Crncuga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crncuga.
Crncuga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crncuga.
Still in the clinch, Crncuga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crncuga lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Crncuga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crncuga.#T4#
Crncuga scores with a shot to the side of Logan's head. #ROC#Logan is rocked!
Crncuga unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Logan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crncuga is unloading with more strikes now! Logan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mrtva Crncuga!

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