Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Wan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wan misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Horn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wan!

Wan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Horn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Horn jumps guard. #SU2#
Wan stands up from Horn's guard - Wan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wan takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Horn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wan feints a counter leg kick.
Wan misses with a straight right. #TD#
Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Wan uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horn.

Wan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan misses with a low kick as Horn jumps back.
Horn tries for a takedown but Wan circles away easily
and Wan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wan swinging wildly here.
Horn slips a straight right by Wan.#TD#
Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Horn wants to control from the top but Wan keeps moving. #ES2#
Wan pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Wan as Horn shoots in.
Wan throws a one two combo.
Wan throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn slips a jab from Wan.
Horn blocks a low kick nicely.
Horn scores with a shot to the body.
Wan jabs at Horn's body.
Horn lands with a slapping head kick.
Horn lands a lovely overhand right.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Horn! Wan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Horn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2024

#R1#
Hong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into Hong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanitario landing with the ground and pound.
Sanitario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanitario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario content to stall in guard here.
Sanitario stops Hong from standing up.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanitario distracts Hong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanitario. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanitario lands a couple of digs.
Sanitario 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.
Sanitario scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Hong is rocked!
Sanitario advances position into side control!
Hong is still in real trouble! Can Sanitario finish him?
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!
Hong is pushing Sanitario's head away, looking to escape. Sanitario manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanitario connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hong some visible discomfort. #T1#
Sanitario slows the pace down.
Sanitario grinds an elbow into Hong's temple.
Hong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanitario working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanitario scoring with punches and elbows.
Sanitario moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hong taking a bit of punishment here - Sanitario scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanitario cracks Hong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sanitario immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sanitario!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
After the big win, Barnabus Sanitario made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CCC 86
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Sanitario dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
Sanitario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Bloke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanitario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloke.
Sanitario moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloke connects with a body shot that sends Sanitario's belly button to the back.
Sanitario throws out a loose jab but Bloke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloke throws a right hand that Sanitario ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanitario also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Sanitario moves out of range.
Bloke throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.
Bloke misses with the combination. #T1##TD2#
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bloke on his heels. He'll look to pass Bloke's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanitario is in close to Bloke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bloke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanitario defends it easily.
Sanitario must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sanitario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bloke working for submissions but it's allowed Sanitario to get to half guard. #SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bloke with the active half guard here but Sanitario passes nicely into side control.
Bloke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanitario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanitario lands a nice forearm strike.
Bloke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bloke taking a bit of punishment here - Sanitario scoring with strikes.
Bloke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bloke is looking for a sweep.
Bloke sneaks back into half guard.
Bloke is looking to improve his position.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Bloke's head. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Bloke taking some punishment here, with Sanitario in his half guard. #SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanitario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloke counters with a left to the body.
Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanitario chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloke can pounce on him.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chilli Bloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Sanitario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloke.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Bloke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloke defends well and Sanitario ends up having to push Bloke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sanitario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bloke has his foot on Sanitario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanitario works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanitario passes into side control.
Bloke is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bloke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanitario looks up at the clock and then as Bloke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanitario smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bloke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bloke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanitario scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bloke is looking to reverse the position.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloke regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.
Barnabus Sanitario has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloke has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanitario working over Bloke with some ground and pound. Bloke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Bloke's temple. #SUB#
Bloke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sanitario is tapping! Great win for Bloke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke!

Event: NG 17
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Chan avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chan's brow.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Chan lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chan.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Chan's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Jones 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.#T1#
Chan is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones wants to stall.
Chan misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan, which made it look bad.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chan stalls.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Chan lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chan's guard.
Chan wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones throwing shots but Chan is blocking nicely.
Jones moves into full mount! Chan won't be happy about that!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chan!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Chan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chan pinned against the cage. Chan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Chan tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chan.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Chan lands a damaging elbow.
Jones is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Chan counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #TD#
Chan gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Chan manages to retain guard.#T2#
Jones passes Chan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones prevents Chan from standing back up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chan keeps working.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chan to regain full guard. #T3#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chan - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chan. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Chan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chan!
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chan's head.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Chan wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones prevents Chan from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Chan's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chan can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stops Chan from getting back to his feet.
Donnie Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones throwing shots but Chan is blocking nicely.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #T1#
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chan's head. #SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chan's head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donnie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan is not content to let Jones control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chan as he jumps to the side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chan enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones postures up in Chan's guard and throws a big left but Chan blocks it. #T3#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving. #ES2#
Chan uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Chan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones postures up in Chan's guard and throws a big left but Chan blocks it.
Jones stops Chan from standing up.
Jones pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chan looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Xan misses with a looping left.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Xan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xan throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Xan slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Xan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Xan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xan counter with a right hand.
Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Xan with a jab.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Xan.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin wants to clinch.
Xan tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Xan lands a nice shot to the body.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Xan. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xan's waist but Xan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Xan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xan swinging wildly here.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Xan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xan lands a right hook to the body.
Xan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan.
Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xan with a nice cross.
Martin throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely.
Xan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Xan.
Xan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin throws a right hand that Xan ducks under and follows up with a left that Xan also avoids with ease.
Xan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch
and Xan counters with a straight right hand.
Martin looks winded!
Xan jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xan dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Xan connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Xan. Beautiful body shot.
Martin tries to clinch
and Xan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Xan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Xan lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Xan with a hook.
Xan works the jab nicely.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin tries to clinch but Xan moves out of range.
Xan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liu Xan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Martin forces Xan back against the cage and clinches.
Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Xan jumps guard. #SUB#
Xan has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liu Xan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Arroyo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wan under the eye.
Wan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo.
A punch combination from Wan misses.
Arroyo misses with a straight right.
Wan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been told by Arroyo's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Wan.
Arroyo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Wan avoids it.
Wan throws a jab but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Wan scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Arroyo coming out on top.
Arroyo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arroyo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Wan. Beautiful body shot.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Wan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.#T1#
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wan moves away.
Wan ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Wan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
A countering left hand to the body from Wan misses.
Arroyo clobbers Wan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
Wan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wan lands with a right hand.
Arroyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arroyo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
And Arroyo counters with a quick kick to the body but Wan blocks it.
Wan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arroyo. Arroyo obviously looking to wear him down.
Arroyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arroyo throws a push kick but Wan slaps the foot to one side.
Wan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wan slips a straight right by Arroyo.
No joy there for Wan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wan misses with a combination
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Wan is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Arroyo. Beautiful body shot.
Wan is still on wobbly legs! Can Arroyo finish him?
Wan looks winded!
Arroyo cracks Wan with a left hook right on the temple and Wan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Arroyo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Wan is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Arroyo!
Robert Arroyo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Xan misses.
Father steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xan.
Xan lands a lovely overhand right.
Xan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Father under the eye.
Xan tests Father's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Father 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Xan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xan looks to score with a jab to the body but Father is just out of range.
Father is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Xan lands.#T1#
Xan lunges at Father with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Father's hand.
Xan throws a right and a left that Father avoids nicely.
Xan throws a series of punches but Father avoids them all with ease.
Father slips a straight right by Xan.
Father tries to counter by closing the distance.
Xan misses with a shot to the body
and Father counters with a left right combination that sends Xan crashing to the mat - Father wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Xan out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storm Father!
During a confident post fight interview, Storm Father thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chan forces Father back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Chan. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Father.
Father takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chan prevents a body shot from Father.
Father takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chan leaning against his opponent.
Father throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Father up against the cage.
Father misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Father seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Chan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Father scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Father up against the cage.
Chan working Father over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chan. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Father, pushing him back against the cage.
Chan stalling against the cage.
Father throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Father misses with a knee strike.
Father misses with some punches.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Father managing to block the knees to the body from Chan.
Father misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan throws a front kick that sends Father stumbling back into the cage.
Chan lands with a kick to the temple. Father shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch.
Father tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Father misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Father back into the cage.
Father prevents a body shot from Chan.
Chan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Father wants a takedown. #T3#
Chan blocks a body shot from Father.
Stalling in the clinch from Chan.
Chan stalling the fight.
Father has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Father lands with a right to the head.
Father misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chan blocking some punches.
Father tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Father is leaning against Chan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Father gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Chan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Father's head.#CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Father being controlled against the cage.
Father struggles to land a body shot inside as Chan controls his hands.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Chan to work.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan dominated that round.
That's time! Father's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch.
Chan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Father tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Father throws an elbow but it misses.
Father has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
Father swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chan darts in and clinches Father up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan. #BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Chan misses with a body shot.
Father tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chan manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch.
Chan dodges an elbow strike from Father.
Chan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Father tries for a takedown but Chan manages to get underhooks.
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chan lands a nice elbow.
Father lands a body shot.
Chan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Father. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan lands a head kick! #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Father is defending well for now.
Chan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Father working aggressively here.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Father or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Father goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Father tries to pull guard but Chan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Storm Father. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Father back into the cage.
Chan lands an elbow inside. #T3##BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Chan has Father up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Father looking to throw knees to the head but Chan is blocking nicely.
Chan blocks a body shot from Father.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chan struggles to land a body shot inside as Father controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.
Chan just leaning against Father, taking a breather. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Father.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Father crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chan - the referee stops the clock and Father gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chan. Father manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Father misses with the head strike.
Chan slows down the pace here.
Father working aggressively here.
Father managing to block the knees to the body from Chan.
Chan effectively controlling the action here.
Father misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Father has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chan.#CL2#
Chan rushes Father and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Chan forces Father back against the cage and clinches.
Chan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Father tries to land a knee to the head but Chan blocks with his arms.
Father misses with some punches.
Father with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Father misses with some punches.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a nice head kick! #T1##CL2#
Chan clinches with his opponent.
Chan lands a body punch.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Father misses with some punches.
Chan taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Father fails to land. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Father misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Father tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Father tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Father on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Father with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan rushes Father and presses him up against the cage.
Chan works on Father's body with a couple of short punches.
Father tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Father swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Father swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan working Father over with knees to the body.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Father tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chan's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan.
Father has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Father tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Father tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Father back into the cage.
Chan slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm Father is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan prevents a body shot from Father.
Father misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wan.
Wan misses with a few strikes there.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wan counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands a head kick!
Wan misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Wan, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wan.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Wan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Wan.
Wan misses with a double jab.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker 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.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Wan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wan thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Wan looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wan missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wan.
Wan slips under a jab.
Wan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Wan counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Wan to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wan misses with a wild body shot.
Wan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker.
Walker misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Wan misses its target.
Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker misses with a shot to the body
and Wan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker throws out a counter right but Wan avoids it with no problem.
Wan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Wan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle, before Walker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aiden Walker!

Event: CCC 74
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanitario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright swings for the body but Sanitario moves out of range.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Sanitario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanitario attempts a counter takedown but Wright avoids it well and moves away.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanitario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wright takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Sanitario shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Sanitario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a combination #TD#
and Sanitario counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanitario trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Sanitario stopping the sweep attempt from Wright .
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Wright .
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Sanitario does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanitario goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.#T3#
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanitario has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright parries the strikes from Sanitario easily there. Sanitario is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wright to escape.
Sanitario throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario working away.
Sanitario working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanitario throws an elbow but Wright slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright 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#
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Sanitario avoids the body shot from Wright .
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanitario.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanitario rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Sanitario moves out of range easily.
Sanitario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanitario shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanitario with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanitario displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanitario slips a straight right by Wright .#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.

Wright throws Sanitario to one side and escapes!#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanitario is defended easily by Wright .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanitario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanitario on the side of the head.
Sanitario takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanitario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Wright scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright , not yet. #T3#
Sanitario scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanitario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanitario trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanitario distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright wants to hit a sweep here but Sanitario passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wright there!
Wright tries to lock up and control but Sanitario gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##TD#
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wright on his heels. He'll look to pass Wright 's guard now, I'm sure.

Wright pushes Sanitario off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wright looks to land a combination but Sanitario avoids it well.
Sanitario walks into a stiff left hand from Wright .#TD#
Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanitario is working away from the top position though.
Sanitario wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright moves into full guard. #T1#
Sanitario tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanitario wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Sanitario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanitario closes the distance and clinches up with Wright , looking for a takedown. Sanitario pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanitario.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright scores with a head kick. Sanitario tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wright enables Sanitario to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wright manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wright trying to control the position here.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Sanitario trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanitario looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sanitario wants to control but Wright passes easily into half guard.
Wright prevents Sanitario from improving his position.#T4#
Wright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanitario moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanitario looking to control.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanitario is trying to keep Wright in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario wants to control but Wright passes easily into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright !
A relieved looking Cleon Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chan clinches.
Chan is stalling here.
Robins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Robins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robins.
Chan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robins.
Robins tries a head kick but it misses.
As Robins backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Robins manages to avoid it all.
Robins throws out a leg kick but Chan moves out of range and Robins only half commits.
A head kick misses from Robins.
Robins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robins tries to pull guard but Chan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Robins tries to land a body kick
and Chan counters with a good low kick that Robins was not able to check.
Tony Robins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chan blocks a head kick by Robins.
Chan scores with a head kick.
Robins misses with a head kick.
Chan checks a low kick from Robins.
A good leg kick by Robins. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan avoids the head kick by Robins.
Robins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan moves out of range of the leg kick from Robins.
Chan avoids the head kick by Robins.
Robins misses with a head kick.
Chan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Chan counters with a solid body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robins.
Chan checks a low kick from Robins.
Chan blocks a head kick by Robins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robins tries to land a body kick
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Robins misses with a head kick.
Robins throws a wild body kick that Chan sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robins looking to stall. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Robins is looking to score with low kicks.
Robins misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Chan rushes Robins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Robins manages to break the clinch.
Robins misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Robins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Robins breaks from the clinch.
Robins throws a wild body kick that Chan sees coming a mile off.
Robins tries to move into range but Chan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chan avoids the head kick by Robins.
Chan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robins tries to land a body kick
and Chan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robins misses with a kick to the body.
Robins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chan checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robins.
Robins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Chan is trying to break free.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Robins looking to stall.
Robins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Robins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robins throws a lazy body kick
and Chan counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robins wants to land a leg kick but Chan is out of range. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Robins being controlled against the cage.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Chan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robins looks to throw a body kick
and Chan counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chan throws a head kick that Robins semi-blocks.
Chan avoids the head kick by Robins.
Robins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chan counters with a series of strikes. Robins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chan counters with a series of strikes. Robins will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Robins misses.
Robins misses with a head kick.
Robins throws the kick towards the body but Chan avoids it.
Chan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robins throws a leg kick that misses.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robins is looking to chop away at Chan's legs.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Chan counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Robins misses
and Chan counters with a good low kick that Robins was not able to check. #CL2#
Chan moves into range and clinches up with Robins.#BC#
Robins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robins misses with a kick to the body
and Robins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chan blocks a head kick by Robins. #CL2#
Chan takes the fight into the clinch.
Robins tries to stall but Chan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robins or not.
Robins is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robins stalling in the clinch but Chan improves position.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chan working Robins over with knees to the body.#T2#
Robins pushes off an throws an elbow but Chan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Robins breaks the clinch.
Robins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robins lands a big head kick that sends Chan to the canvas! Robins follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Robins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Robins thanked BANZAI NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Wan lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wan cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knight tried to score with a low kick but Wan checks it.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Wan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
As Knight backs off Wan throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Knight pushes Wan away with a front kick.
Wan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knight checks a leg kick.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wan can pounce on him. #T1#
Knight looks to land a body kick but Wan moved away.
Greg Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Wan.
Knight blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight looks to throw a body kick
and Wan counters with a nice uppercut.
Wan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely.
Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wan throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wan throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
As Wan backs away, Knight returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knight checks a low kick from Wan.
Wan throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Wan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knight catches Wan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wan cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Wan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wan lands with a shot to the body.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Wan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Wan slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Wan off balance momentarily.
Wan lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight takes a swing at Wan's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Wan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wan motions for Knight to come forward. Wan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wan throws a body kick that misses.
A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination.
Wan throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Wan. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wan blocks the leg kick.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Wan counters with a nice leg kick.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Wan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Wan tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Wan with the inside leg kick.
Knight swings for the body but Wan moves out of range.
Wan stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Wan lands with a good body shot.
Wan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Wan misses with a looping right.
Wan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knight back to the cage. Wan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Wan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huan Wan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight throws a series of punches but Wan moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wan. #CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
Wan wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wan moves out of range of the body kick from Knight. #T2#
Wan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knight in his tracks.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wan misses with a wild body shot.
Wan cracks Knight with a good jab.
Wan scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Wan.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination.
Wan cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Wan.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Wan swinging wildly here.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Wan counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
Knight throws a body kick that misses.
Knight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wan takes one to the side of the head.
Wan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Wan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight throws a leg kick but Wan checks it.
Wan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Knight instigates a clinch. #T4#
Wan is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a body kick that misses
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Wan stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wan lands with a good body shot.
Wan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wan throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wan lands a right hook to the body.
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight is looking to slow Wan down with leg kicks.
Knight with a nice calf kick.
Wan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wan with a nice calf kick.
A punch combination from Wan misses.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wan there.
Wan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Wan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Knight looks to land a body kick but Wan moved away.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Wan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knight misses with a low kick as Wan jumps back.
Wan thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Wan sees coming a mile off.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Wan misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Wan swinging wildly here.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight throws a front kick aimed at Wan's knee but Wan avoids it well.
Wan scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wan checks a leg kick nicely.
Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Wan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Knight.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wan.#T3#
Knight dodges the punch combination from Wan.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wan.
Wan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a nice kick to the body.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight scores with a nice body kick.
Wan throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Wan.
Wan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A jab lands there for Wan.
Wan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Wan.
Wan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wan wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Wan has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Knight tries a body shot but Wan blocks it.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wan can't break the clinch.
Greg Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight cracks Wan with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Huan Wan.
I've got Wan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huan Wan!
Huan Wan made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 67
Date: Aug 23, 2024

#R1#
Hanselman misses with a straight right.
Sanitario lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanselman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanselman's guard now, I'm sure.
Hanselman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanitario content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hanselman has locked up a guillotine! Hanselman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sanitario is holding on here and Hanselman must be using up a lot of energy. Sanitario has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hanselman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stevie Hanselman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Chan darts in and clinches Magyar up against the cage.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Magyar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chan.
Magyar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chan looking to stall.
A short right from Magyar.
Magyar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magyar misses with some punches.
Magyar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magyar.
A head punch on the inside from Magyar fails to land. #BC#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magyar keeps the fight on the outside.
Magyar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magyar throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chan counter with a right hand.
Lee Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Magyar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chan blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Magyar.
As Magyar looks to move away, Chan throws a big counter combo but Magyar just gets out of the way.
Magyar misses with a body punch
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Chan tries to clinch there but Magyar circles away.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan wants to clinch but Magyar slips to the side
and Magyar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Lee Chan has been cut.
Magyar thows a body kick. Chan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chan wants to clinch#KD2#
and Magyar counters with a nice right hand that sends Chan toppling to the canvas! Chan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Magyar finish him?!#ROC2#Chan is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Chan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Magyar on the inside.
Magyar lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Magyar pushes Chan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Magyar.
Magyar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chan drops to his knees and Magyar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikki Magyar!
Mikki Magyar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Dana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wan can pounce on him.
Dana misses with an uppercut. Wan saw that one coming.
Wan cracks Dana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dana throws a lazy uppercut
and Wan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dana. Wan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Dana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Dana misses its intended target.
Dana scores with a jab to the head.
Dana throws an off balance right hand
and Wan counters with a straight right hand.
Wan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dana throws a poor cross that misses
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Wan slams his shin into Dana's torso.#T1#
Wan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wan throws a leg kick
and Dana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wan lands a jab to Dana's midsection.
Dana misses with a shot to the body
and Wan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dana misses with a body punch
and Wan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Dana throws the left hand but Wan avoids the punch easily.
Dana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wan throws a wild body kick that Dana sees coming a mile off.
Dana missing with a left hand there. Wan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
A big left from Dana misses.
As Dana backs off Wan throws a huge counter combo but Dana manages to avoid it all.
Wan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wan lands with a hook. Dana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dana misses with a hook
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Dana misses with a lunging right hand
and Wan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dana misses with a looping left.
Dana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dana throws a lazy right hand but Wan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dana misses with a body punch
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cengiz Dana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dana misses the body punch
and Wan counters with a one-two to the body.
Dana misses with a lunging right hand
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Dana is rocked!
Dana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a left to the body.
Oh Dana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Wan sizes up Dana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wan scores with a three punch combo!
Wan cracks Dana with a hook to the temple - Dana is on wobbly legs here! Wan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dana falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wan wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Huan Wan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Huan Wan waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCC 55 : Jankovic vs Ortega
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Laguera slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laguera tries to land a leg kick but Sanitario saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Laguera as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Sanitario gets caught napping as Laguera dives in and scores a takedown. Sanitario manages to retain guard.
Sanitario is trying to keep Laguera in close.
Sanitario scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Sanitario keeping full guard, as Laguera tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Laguera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Laguera preventing the sweep.
Laguera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut there from Laguera.
Sanitario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanitario ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
No luck for Sanitario with that takedown attempt.
Laguera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Laguera misses with the combination.
Sanitario with the counter takedown but Laguera avoids it easily.
Laguera slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alejandro Laguera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.#CL#
Laguera drives through and clinches with Sanitario against the cage.
Laguera tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laguera.
Laguera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanitario prevents it.
Laguera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanitario prevents it. #TD#
Laguera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laguera manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB#
Laguera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanitario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanitario is trying to improve his position.
Laguera trying to control the action but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Laguera advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanitario sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanitario moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laguera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at California Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sanitario 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.#T4#
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully.
Laguera looking to pass the guard.
Laguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laguera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanitario manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Sanitario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laguera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanitario has managed to get both his arms back between Laguera's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanitario stalling. #SUB#
Sanitario moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Laguera.
Laguera regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Laguera's head.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Laguera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laguera wants to get back to full guard but Sanitario has passed into side control.
Laguera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanitario's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Laguera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Laguera with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Laguera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanitario escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanitario!
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Sanitario takes a little break here. Laguera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sanitario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laguera keeps working.
Sanitario working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Sanitario lands an elbow.
Laguera is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Sanitario's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Laguera is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnabus Sanitario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laguera is working hard here to advance position.
Laguera is being controlled here.
Sanitario lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laguera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanitario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanitario is working Laguera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Laguera is trying to escape the position but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario lands some shots froms side control.
Laguera is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Laguera gets back to half guard.
Laguera is looking for a sweep. Sanitario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Laguera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laguera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laguera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanitario escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanitario!
Sanitario landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Sanitario lands some shots froms side control.
Laguera stops Sanitario from passing to mount.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Laguera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laguera is trying to get back to half guard.
Laguera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanitario presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laguera is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Laguera.
Laguera throws a body punch but Sanitario moves out of range.
Laguera misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Sanitario counters with a takedown into side control.
Sanitario scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laguera to see if he's OK.
Laguera gets back to half guard.
Sanitario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Laguera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laguera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laguera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laguera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Sanitario is trying to control. Laguera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanitario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Laguera's head.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Laguera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario 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.
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laguera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario slows the pace down in half guard.
Laguera manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Sanitario stands up over Laguera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanitario is working Laguera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanitario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Laguera is looking for a triangle but Sanitario pushes his legs off easily.
Sanitario trying to control but Laguera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laguera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Sanitario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laguera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanitario has managed to get both his arms back between Laguera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laguera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanitario must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Laguera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laguera has momentary wrist control but Sanitario slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Laguera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanitario escapes and throws Laguera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laguera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanitario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Sanitario trying to pass the guard but Laguera defending well. #SUB#
Laguera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laguera actively working from the bottom here.
Sanitario not doing much here.
Sanitario is nestled in close to Laguera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laguera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Laguera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanitario pulls his head out easily.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Laguera's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Chan walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Lee Chan has been cut.
Paprikas just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Paprikas.
Paprikas misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Paprikas back into the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paprikas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Chan taking a breather.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Paprikas taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chan throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paprikas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Paprikas. #BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Paprikas forces Chan back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3##CL2#
Chan moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Paprikas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Paprikas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chan.
Paprikas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan slips under a jab.#T4##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Janos Paprikas has been cut.
Chan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chan has Paprikas pressed against the cage.
Paprikas working aggressively here. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Chan throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Chan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan lands a head kick!
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paprikas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.
Chan unleashes a big counter combination but Paprikas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Paprikas moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Paprikas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Paprikas.#CL#
Chan gets tackled into the cage by Paprikas. Paprikas maintains the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Paprikas misses the target.
Paprikas backing away here, and Chan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Paprikas. #T2##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paprikas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Chan lands a good knee to the midsection. Paprikas won't want to take too many of those.#T3##BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan connects with a leg kick.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Chan clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
Chan lands a damaging elbow.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paprikas up against the cage.
Chan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan clinches with his opponent. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage. #BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Paprikas pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Chan.
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan blocks a head kick by Paprikas.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #T1#
Paprikas throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chan avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Paprikas throws a leg kick but Chan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch.
Chan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Chan. #T2#
A low kick from Paprikas is predictable there
and Chan counters with a body kick that stops Paprikas in his tracks momentarily.
Chan with the inside leg kick.
Chan thuds his shin into the meat of Paprikas's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Paprikas has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paprikas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Chan has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprikas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chan.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Chan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chan lands a nice elbow. #T4##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Chan keeps Paprikas at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Janos Paprikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paprikas tries a body shot but Chan blocks it.
Chan stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paprikas working aggressively here. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chan.
Lee Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: CCC 45 : Belyaev vs Cizek
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Sanitario scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Sanitario crashes against the mat. #ES#
Gomi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi throws a body punch but Sanitario moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Sanitario avoids it well.
Sanitario drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomi defends it well.
Sanitario shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Sanitario walks into a left hand.
Sanitario defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sanitario decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomi's guard.
Gomi is looking to stand back up but Sanitario counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gomi. #REVR#
Gomi tries to kick Sanitario off but Sanitario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Gomi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanitario looks for a takedown but Gomi sprawls well.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Sanitario saw that one coming.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Sanitario has managed to clinch.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Sanitario has him pressed against the cage.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomi wants to break free but Sanitario has control.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling him.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling him.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanitario won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Gomi wants to break free but Sanitario has control.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanitario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Sanitario pulls guard.
Gomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanitario is proving hard to escape from.
Sanitario has control of Gomi's left arm, preventing Gomi from doing any damage.
Sanitario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanitario's guard.
Sanitario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Sanitario slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Gomi wants to stand up but Sanitario is controlling him.
Sanitario with a nice head shot there.
Gomi wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanitario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanitario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanitario postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomi wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanitario prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Gomi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sanitario distracts Gomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet. #ES#
Gomi pushes Sanitario off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomi on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomi's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanitario stops Gomi from standing up.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanitario is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hiroshi Gomi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Sanitario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanitario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Sanitario moved out of range nicely.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanitario slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Sanitario's head but Sanitario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Sanitario tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD2#
Sanitario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanitario slips a nice elbow through Gomi's hands, connecting with Gomi's forehead.
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanitario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanitario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Sanitario trying to control from half guard but Gomi is working away. #T2#
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomi!
Sanitario breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanitario landing punches.
Sanitario looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gomi is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sanitario with good strikes from the mount here!
Gomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanitario landing strikes from the mount and Gomi is in trouble!
Sanitario scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Sanitario.
Sanitario punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sanitario breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gomi really wants to buck Sanitario off and get back to his feet.
Sanitario has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gomi's face. #T4#
Sanitario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanitario lands a couple of good shots and Gomi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Gomi is rocked!
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanitario on the ground.
The referee is taking a good look at Gomi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sanitario!
Oh Gomi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi is trying to stand back up.
Can Gomi hold on?! Sanitario is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Sanitario has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomi is taking damage to the body and head.
Sanitario controls the position.
Sanitario gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Barnabus Sanitario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanitario connects with a big shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanitario is riding his opponent, not letting Gomi buck him off.
Sanitario punishes Gomi with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Sanitario slips a straight right by Gomi.
A cross from Gomi lands.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomi throws a jab when Sanitario was well out of range.
Gomi misses with the combination. #TD2#
Sanitario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanitario showed some decent athleticism there.

Gomi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanitario is on him like a limpet, forcing Gomi back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling the position. #T1#
Gomi gets underhooks to prevent Sanitario's takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Sanitario.
Gomi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Sanitario counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanitario slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanitario wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position.
Sanitario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Sanitario.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomi has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Sanitario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi pushes Sanitario off looking to stand but Sanitario dives back in and keeps control.
Sanitario working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomi has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanitario trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanitario not doing much here.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Sanitario lands strikes from half guard.
Sanitario frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomi is trying to stand up.
Gomi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanitario won't let Gomi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sanitario lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanitario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanitario lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gomi wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Sanitario connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanitario unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gomi wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sanitario celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov stalling the fight. #BC#
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chan tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov misses with a leg kick
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Ivanov misses the body punch
and Chan counters with a series of strikes. Ivanov will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ivanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chan wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Chan gets to his feet - Ivanov follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Chan clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Chan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Chan pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanov fails to pull guard. #T4#
Chan tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Chan leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chan clinches.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Chan.
Chan stalls. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georgi Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Chan circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Ivanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan pushes Ivanov away with a front kick.
Chan tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov throws a lazy head kick
and Chan counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chan.#CL2#
Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan stalls.
Chan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ivanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.#T2#
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanov throws a push kick but Chan slaps the foot to one side.
Chan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
As Ivanov backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Chan keeps Ivanov at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Chan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Chan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chan tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Chan counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Chan pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivanov letting Chan take a breather here.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.#BC#
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.#CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Georgi Ivanov has been cut.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt. #TD#
Ivanov jumps guard. #SU2#
Ivanov is working an open guard so Chan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Chan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chan circles away.
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Chan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Chan forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Chan won't allow it. #T4#
Chan scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Chan.
Chan stalls.
Ivanov letting Chan take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Chan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch.
Chan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paprikas's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Paprikas lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses
and Chan counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan lands a body punch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paprikas misses with a combination
and Chan counters with a good, hard body kick but Paprikas shrugs it off.
Paprikas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chan counters with a low kick, right behind Paprikas 's knee. #T2##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Paprikas tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Paprikas back into the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paprikas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.#T3##BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paprikas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Chan has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
Chan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paprikas letting Chan take a breather here.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4##BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paprikas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan slowing the pace effectively.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paprikas up against the cage.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paprikas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas lands an overhand right.
Paprikas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Chan thinks about the counter body kick.
Paprikas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
As Paprikas backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Paprikas manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Paprikas.
Paprikas misses with a head kick. #T1##CL#
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Chan clinches. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paprikas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chan - the referee stops the clock and Paprikas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chan. Paprikas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Chan has managed to clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is 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!
Paprikas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Chan content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas misses with a double jab
and Chan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paprikas really felt that one!#CL#
Paprikas clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chan clinches. #T4##BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paprikas looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
A big right from Paprikas misses.
Chan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paprikas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan. #CL2#
Chan rushes Paprikas and presses him up against the cage.
Chan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paprikas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chan up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Chan 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! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan clinches up against the cage.
Chan avoids a wild elbow strike from Paprikas.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paprikas up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan forces Paprikas back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Chan just leaning against Paprikas, taking a breather. #BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan avoiding damage. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Chan thuds a left hand into Paprikas's body.
Paprikas throws a lazy head kick
and Chan counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Paprikas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Paprikas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Paprikas misses
and Chan counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chan. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Chan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Chan has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas letting Chan take a breather here.
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Paprikas manages to break the clinch.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Chan gets a clinch. #BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Paprikas clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Chan clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Chan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Janos Paprikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Paprikas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Wan throws a combination. Chang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wan lands a right hook to the body.
Wan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wan misses with a double jab
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wan loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Wan misses with a straight left.
Wan connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wan lands a lovely overhand right.
Wan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wan misses with an uppercut.
Wan misses with a hook.
Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Chang moves out of range as Wan strikes.
Wan misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chang slips under a jab from Wan.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wan thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wan misses with a kick to the body
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Chang slips under a jab from Wan.
Wan misses with a double jab.
Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Wan.
Wan throws an off balance right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wan misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Wan. Beautiful body shot.
Chang misses with a body shot
and Wan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wan throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Wan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Wan looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.#T3#
Chang defending well as Wan loads up on a big left hand.
Wan looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Wan lands a slapping body shot.
Wan cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Wan misses with a shot to the body
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Wan lunges at Chang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chang's hand.
Wan throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Wan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wan misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Wan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wan throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wan.
Wan misses with a wild combination.
Wan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wan staying out of range there.
Wan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wan tries to bum rush Chang with a series of wild strikes but Chang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wan misses with a left hand
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wan looks winded!
Wan throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Wan moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Wan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Wan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wan with a hook.
Wan lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wan lands with a nice combination. Chang backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Wan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wan missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
Chang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chang moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Wan manages to avoid it.
Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wan throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Wan is rocked!
Wan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wan is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Wan is breathing heavily.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Chang moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Wan! Chang continues to tee off on Wan, landing with a left and a right! Chang connects with a right hand that leaves Wan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Chang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ching Chang!

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