Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 23
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Dabija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marius Dabija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dabija has his takedown stuffed
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Dabija's belly button to the back.
Dabija takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dabija shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Dabija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Louis Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Dabija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabija shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Dabija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dabija.
Dabija fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker lands with a hook. Dabija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dabija shoots and misses
and Dabija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Walker dances in with a quick combination. Dabija is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Walker snaps Dabija's head back. Dabija stumbles backwards against the cage. Walker steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dabija's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dabija just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Louis Walker!

Event: NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strickland.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Strickland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strickland but Strickland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland avoids the body shot from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Strickland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a stiff right hand.
Strickland throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strickland did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Strickland is trying to escape back to his feet but Anderson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Strickland is letting Anderson control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Anderson is working to tighten his grip on Strickland's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Strickland has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Strickland passes out! Anderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Anderson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Kakongkong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornouhov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakongkong steps away.
Cornouhov is looking to slow Kakongkong down with leg kicks.
Kakongkong tests Cornouhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Gherman Cornouhov has been cut.
Kakongkong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kakongkong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Kakongkong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cornouhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakongkong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cornouhov pinned against the cage. Cornouhov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kakongkong clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornouhov's face.
Cornouhov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov avoids the elbow strike from Kakongkong, against the cage.
Kakongkong tries to stall but Cornouhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Kakongkong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornouhov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off. #BC#
Kakongkong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakongkong swats away the attempt to clinch by Cornouhov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cornouhov checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Kakongkong.
Kakongkong lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornouhov won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Kakongkong blocks the elbow strike.
Kakongkong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cornouhov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kakongkong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornouhov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakongkong can't break the clinch.
Kakongkong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov has Kakongkong pressed against the cage, preventing Kakongkong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cornouhov avoiding damage as Kakongkong throws knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ayo Kakongkong has been cut.
Kakongkong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornouhov is defending well for now.#T3#
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov lands a knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakongkong won't want to take too many of those.
Kakongkong is breathing heavily.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Kakongkong jumps guard. #SU2#
Cornouhov gets to his feet. Kakongkong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cornouhov clinches with his opponent.
Kakongkong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kakongkong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Cornouhov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakongkong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakongkong's brow.
Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov crunches a lovely knee into Kakongkong's ribcage.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakongkong is trying to break the clinch but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cornouhov scores with a head kick. Kakongkong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been informed that Cornouhov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Cornouhov has closed the distance and engaged Kakongkong in a clinch.
Kakongkong avoiding damage as Cornouhov throws knees to the body.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kakongkong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornouhov stops a takedown attempt from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornouhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakongkong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong trying to control the position but instead, Cornouhov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kakongkong into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Kakongkong struggles to land a body shot inside as Cornouhov controls his hands.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kakongkong managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov. #T3#
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakongkong won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong blocks the elbow strike.
Kakongkong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kakongkong is trying to break the clinch but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gherman Cornouhov 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.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cornouhov cracks Kakongkong with a good jab.
Kakongkong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cornouhov tries to avoid it but Kakongkong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cornouhov to the ground. Cornouhov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cornouhov connects with a high kick.
Kakongkong takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Kakongkong moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong misses with a punch to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Kakongkong tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Cornouhov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakongkong's brow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Kakongkong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakongkong lands an elbow inside.
Kakongkong tries to stall but Cornouhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Kakongkong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cornouhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakongkong is defending well for now.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakongkong missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Ayo Kakongkong's cut is getting worse.
Kakongkong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Kakongkong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it.
Kakongkong is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Cornouhov crunches a lovely knee into Kakongkong's ribcage.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornouhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Ayo Kakongkong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ayo Kakongkong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jeez, Ayo Kakongkong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cornouhov 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dabija!
Dover scoring with punches from side control.
Dover in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Dover lands a huge shot from side control! Dabija is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Dover!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cornouhov tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
Dibiassi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi with a hook.
Cornouhov misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dibiassi there.
Cornouhov moves in looking to clinch but Dibiassi pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Cornouhov. #T1#
Dibiassi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gherman Cornouhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dibiassi cracks a nice hook into Cornouhov's ribs.
Dibiassi is looking to chop away at Cornouhov's legs.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Cornouhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Cornouhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornouhov misses with a left hand
and Dibiassi counters with a left to the body.
Cornouhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cornouhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cornouhov looks to clinch
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dibiassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Cornouhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dibiassi is out of range.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornouhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cornouhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov misses with a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cornouhov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dibiassi! But no joy.
Cornouhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dibiassi's sensitive parts.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornouhov but Cornouhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Cornouhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dibiassi circles away.
Dibiassi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dibiassi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dibiassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cornouhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornouhov wants to clinch.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick from Cornouhov lands but Dibiassi takes it in his stride.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cornouhov misses with a head kick. #T4#
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov is looking to chop away at Dibiassi's legs.
Dibiassi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Cornouhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov avoids a kick to the body.
Cornouhov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornouhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornouhov tries to work over Dibiassi's front leg with a kick but Dibiassi checks it.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi cracks Cornouhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dibiassi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cornouhov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cornouhov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dibiassi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dibiassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cornouhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dibiassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornouhov. Cornouhov obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Dibiassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornouhov ducks right into an uppercut from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
and Cornouhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dibiassi blocks the low kick.
Cornouhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Cornouhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Dibiassi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Dibiassi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Dibiassi tries to throw a body punch but Cornouhov avoids it by throwing Dibiassi back against the cage.
Dibiassi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dibiassi slows down the pace here.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it.#BC2#
Dibiassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Dibiassi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Cornouhov misses with an uppercut.
Dibiassi swinging wildly here.
Dibiassi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornouhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dibiassi checks it well.
A punch combination from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi throws a looping overhand right but Cornouhov ducks down to avoid it.
Cornouhov misses with a low kick.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Cornouhov moved out of range nicely.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornouhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornouhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick but Cornouhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cornouhov feints and then cracks Dibiassi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dibiassi down.
Cornouhov throws a lazy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornouhov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Cornouhov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi moves in close and cracks Cornouhov with a massive right hand! Cornouhov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dibiassi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Dibiassi!
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres passes to full mount! #SUB#
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oliveira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oliveira!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Torres working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Oliveira gets to mount! Torres was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Torres wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. #REVR#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres passes into half guard. #SUB#
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away. #SUB#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Torres dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Oliveira prevents Torres from moving into mount. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is not content to let Torres control the position. #SUB#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Oliveira.#T4#
Torres wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Torres keeps Oliveira under control for a moment.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres is trying is best to control the position here.
Oliveira is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Torres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres advances position into side control!#SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.#SUB#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliveira passes into half guard. #T1#
Oliveira prevents Torres from improving his position.#SUB#
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dean Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Torres has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Torres has tightened it up now! Oliveira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matteo Torres!
A relieved looking Matteo Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dean Oliveira had this to say: 'First, congrats to my opponent. They fought a great fight. This loss is tough, but I'll learn from it and come back stronger. Thank you to my team and fans for their support. This journey isn't over!'.

Event: NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Plecak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Plecak. #CL#
Plecak closes the distance and pushes Strickland back into the cage.#BC#
Plecak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Plecak has Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland has had enough of the clinch but Plecak keeps him there for the moment.
Strickland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plecak jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Plecak around his waist. Plecak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plecak has Strickland pressed against the cage, preventing Strickland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strickland manages to break the clinch.
Strickland throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Plecak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Plecak controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Strickland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plecak.
Plecak controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Plecak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Plecak in his half guard. #SU#
Plecak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Strickland avoids the head kick by Plecak.
Plecak moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Plecak.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Plecak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plecak shoots for a double leg takedown but Strickland sprawls well. He's pushed Plecak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plecak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland scores with a hook.
Strickland blocks a head kick by Plecak.
Plecak throws a combination that misses
and Strickland counters with a stiff right hand.
Strickland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Plecak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Plecak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland connects with a body shot.
Plecak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plecak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Plecak is breathing heavily.
Plecak tries to clinch up but Strickland circles away and keeps his distance.
Strickland throws out a counter right but Plecak avoids it with no problem.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Plecak tries to clinch but Strickland is having none of it.
Plecak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Strickland lands a two punch combo.
Plecak throws a series of strikes that have Strickland backpedaling.
Plecak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Strickland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Strickland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Plecak.
Plecak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Plecak tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Strickland to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Plecak closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Plecak breaks the clinch.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strickland throws a counter combo.
Strickland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Plecak tries to clinch
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Plecak is rocked!#T1#
Strickland misses with a wild combination.
Oh Plecak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strickland thuds a left hand into Plecak's body.
Plecak seems to have got his legs back now.
Plecak wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Strickland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Plecak moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Liam Plecak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Plecak clinches with his opponent.
Strickland has Plecak pressed against the cage, preventing Plecak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Plecak has Strickland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strickland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strickland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strickland is trying to break the clinch but Plecak is controlling him.
Plecak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plecak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lorenzo Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strickland cracks Plecak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Plecak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plecak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plecak looks to clinch
and Strickland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Strickland drops Plecak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Plecak looks back up at him and smiles so Strickland waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #TD#
Plecak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strickland to the ground. Plecak is now in Strickland's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plecak controlling from the top position.
Strickland keeping full guard, as Plecak tries to pass. #T4#
Plecak trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom.
Plecak won't allow Strickland to get back to his feet.
Strickland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plecak controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plecak is standing up over Strickland. Strickland looks to escape but Plecak dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Strickland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strickland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Strickland.
Plecak moves in looking to clinch but Strickland pushes him off.
Plecak throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
Strickland keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plecak throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plecak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strickland throws a counter combo.#T1#
Plecak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strickland swivels and escapes.
Plecak tries to clinch but Strickland is having none of it.
Strickland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plecak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plecak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Strickland has knocked Plecak down with a huge combo! Strickland steps away and waves a wobbly Plecak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Liam Plecak has been cut.
Strickland throws a right hand that Plecak ducks under and follows up with a left that Plecak also avoids with ease.#TD#
Plecak gets a double leg takedown into Strickland's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plecak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Plecak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Plecak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strickland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Plecak, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Plecak has his feet on Strickland's thighs here. He's pushed Strickland 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! Strickland screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Plecak!
Liam Plecak took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1##KD#
Michel drops Borta with a beautiful combination! Borta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Michel is looking for the KO!#CL#
Borta gets tackled into the cage by Michel. Michel maintains the clinch.
Borta working aggressively here.
Michel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michel is working for takedown but Borta is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Michel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borta tries to work over Michel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Borta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Michel.
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Borta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michel.
Michel pushes Borta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Borta misses with some punches.
Borta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta. #T1#
Borta throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Michel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borta working aggressively here.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borta tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Borta back against the cage.
Michel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borta backwards.
Michel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borta working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Borta fails to land.
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michel works on Borta's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Michel.
Michel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Michel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michel.
A head punch on the inside from Borta fails to land. #T2#
Michel lands with a short shot to the head.
Michel lands a right hand.
Michel blocking some punches.
Michel lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Michel.
Michel gets through Borta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michel lands an uppercut.#ROC#Borta is rocked!
Borta working aggressively here.
Borta is still on wobbly legs! Can Michel finish him?
A shot in the inside from Michel.
Michel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Michel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borta seems to have recovered his senses.
Borta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Borta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michel lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Michel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borta backwards.
Borta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Borta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borta misses with some punches.
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Michel gets through Borta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Michel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Borta duly obliges.
Michel lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Michel clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Borta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michel lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Michel has Borta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Michel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michel blocking some punches.
A short right from Michel on the inside. #T4#
Michel lands a body shot.
Borta misses with a punch to the body.
Michel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michel lands a hook that snaps the head of Borta backwards.
Michel tries for a takedown but Borta manages to get underhooks.
Michel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
A right hook to the body lands for Michel.
Michel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Michel.
Borta looks winded!
Borta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michel.
Michel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borta backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Michel.
Michel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michel mutters something to Borta before pushing him back against the cage. As Borta comes back towards him, Michel unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Borta clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Michel!
Our winner, Leroy Michel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cornouhov can pounce on him.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Cornouhov pushes him away.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Green 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green looking for a takedown. #T1#
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Green tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green wants a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Cornouhov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cornouhov.
Green slips a straight right by Cornouhov.#T2#
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornouhov lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Cornouhov. #CL#
Cornouhov has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornouhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Green takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green is trying to push Cornouhov away but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornouhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cornouhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornouhov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Draymond Green's cut even more.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cornouhov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov thows a leg kick but Green checks it #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornouhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornouhov is retaining full guard.
Green is pushing down on Cornouhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cornouhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cornouhov defends it.
Cornouhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Cornouhov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green is working for a kimura but Cornouhov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to control the action but Cornouhov is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornouhov taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cornouhov defending well though. #T3#
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green wants to control the pace but Cornouhov is squirming around nicely.
Green wants to control but instead Cornouhov manages to regain half guard.
Cornouhov tries to kick Green off in order to stand up. Green Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4##SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornouhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cornouhov is being controlled here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Cornouhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornouhov stops Green from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cornouhov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Cornouhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Cornouhov missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Green won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Cornouhov, against the cage.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#T2#
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Draymond Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green tries to circle away but Cornouhov has him pinned against the cage.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov. #TD2#
Green pulls Cornouhov into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green controlling Cornouhov's posture.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Cornouhov defends it easily.
Cornouhov prevents Green from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Green is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Cornouhov stands up from Green's guard - Cornouhov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornouhov circles away.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Green clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Green advances to half guard.
Cornouhov is trying to stand.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cornouhov!
Green controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornouhov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov!
A victorious Gherman Cornouhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Klarenet drives through and clinches with Borta against the cage.
Borta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klarenet's elbow.
Borta swings wildly with an uppercut but Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klarenet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klarenet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Klarenet tries to pull guard but Borta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klarenet blocks an uppercut.
Borta keeps control of Klarenet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borta lands with a right to the head.
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klarenet can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Klarenet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klarenet tries to break the clinch but Borta is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borta misses with some punches.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klarenet tries to break the clinch but Borta is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Klarenet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borta working aggressively here. #T1#
Borta throws a head punch that misses.
Borta lands a left hand.
Borta swings wildly with an uppercut but Klarenet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klarenet.
Borta lands with a right to the head.
Klarenet wants to break free but Borta has control.
A nice left hand lands by Borta. #BC#
Klarenet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borta loads up on a big right hand but Klarenet slips the punch.#CL#
Klarenet clinches.
Borta swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Klarenet tries to pull guard but Borta won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Borta fails to land.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borta tries a body shot but Klarenet blocks it.
Borta working aggressively here.
Klarenet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borta smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Klarenet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Borta lands a big uppercut and Klarenet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Klarenet looks OK. Borta waves Klarenet back to his feet!#ROC2#Klarenet is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Willy Klarenet has been cut.
Borta lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Klarenet head around and knocks him out cold! Borta hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Borta!
An out of breath Mikhail Borta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Willy Klarenet had this to say: 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Tzu rushes Cornouhov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tzu manages to pull guard.
Tzu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Tzu is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tzu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tzu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornouhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Tzu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cornouhov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tzu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tzu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Tzu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tzu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cornouhov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tzu! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sun Tzu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sun Tzu made sure he mentioned Tokzik Dope L.A., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gherman Cornouhov had this to say: 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Nice jab there from Norton.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres is aggressively charging in as Norton backs up avoiding any damage. Norton tosses out a jab and Torres runs right into it face first! Torres is out cold! Norton dropped down on all fours and is barking in Torres's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dabija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker looking to control. #SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1##SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dabija defends it easily.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dabija's guard. #REVB#
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dabija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker postures up. #T2#
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dabija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dabija has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
Walker taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dabija is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dabija tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dabija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Dabija gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija trying to control here. #SU2#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dabija is defended easily by Walker.
Dabija shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Dabija shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Dabija. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dabija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabija is stalling in the full guard.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Dabija is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker striking off his back but it's not causing Dabija any problems.
Marius Dabija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabija wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabija haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dabija looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dabija shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dabija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija advances position into side control!
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dabija off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Walker looking for the choke from the back.
Dabija tries to escape the position.
Walker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walker doesn't have the hooks in and Dabija manages to turn into his guard.
Dabija showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Walker has his foot on Dabija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabija works his way back into a safe position though.
Dabija engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Dabija off! Dabija jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Dabija postures up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Dabija is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
Dabija is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dabija seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dabija fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dabija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dabija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker. #T1#
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is thwarting Dabija's attempts to control the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dabija keeps working. #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.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Dabija defends it.
Dabija trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Dabija trying to control here. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.#T3#
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dabija is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dabija drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Dabija jumps guard. #T4##SUB#
Dabija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dabija throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walker escapes and throws Dabija's legs to the side, diving into side control!
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Dabija with a big right hand but Dabija just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
German Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabija has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marius Dabija!
After winning the bout, Marius Dabija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Strickland gets a clinch.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Okami drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okami wants to take the fight to the mat but Strickland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Okami has hold of one of Strickland's legs. Strickland is fighting the takedown attempt but Okami gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Okami works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okami is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Okami in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Okami looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Okami controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Okami sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Okami controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strickland's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Okami content just to control the position here. #T3#
Okami's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Okami has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We've been informed that Okami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Okami might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yushin Okami dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Okami is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Okami's ribcage. Okami let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a shot to the body.
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okami goes for a takedown attempt but Strickland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Strickland moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Strickland - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strickland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yushin Okami.
Strickland prevents the takedown attempt.
Strickland prevents the takedown attempt.
Okami is working for takedown but Strickland is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Okami is breathing heavily.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okami takes a shot to the head.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Okami.
Strickland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okami can do to turn this around?
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okami or not.
Strickland pushes Okami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strickland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strickland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strickland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Strickland lands a body punch. #T2#
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
Lorenzo Strickland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
A nice left hand lands by Strickland. #ROC#Okami is rocked!
Strickland dips a shoulder and cracks Okami with a mighty uppercut! Okami falls back against the cage and Strickland unloads with a barrage of strikes! Okami is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Strickland screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Strickland!

Event: HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Borta sizes up North with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and North counters with a one-two to the body.
North scores with a decent looking hook.
North throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Solly North has been cut.
North throws a shot from downtown. Borta moves away and avoids it.
North sizes up Borta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Borta is rocked!
North throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
North looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Borta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borta seems to have got his legs back now.
Borta throws a right and a left that both miss.
North looks to score with a jab to the body but Borta is just out of range.
Borta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
North swings widly with a right hand
and Borta counters with a stiff right hand.
North throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borta is looking to counter punch.
North throws the left hand but Borta avoids the punch easily.
Borta blocks a jab.
North looks to score with a jab to the body but Borta is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
North manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2##SUB#
Borta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now.
North keeping moving, preventing Borta from controlling successfully.
Borta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borta defends it easily.
Borta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Borta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borta tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Borta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB2#
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Borta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Borta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Borta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
North keeping moving, preventing Borta from controlling successfully.
North is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Borta got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borta has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
North is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
North can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borta controls the pace.#SUB2#
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borta is aware though and is defending well.
Borta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Borta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! North is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! North has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Borta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solly North will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solly North's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
North lands a glancing blow to the side of Borta's head.
Solly North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borta connects with a jab.
North throws a big shot that misses.
North lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borta walks into a stiff left hand from North.#CL#
Borta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North is trying to break free.#TD2#
North successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
North has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Borta pushes down on North's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Borta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, North has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Borta trying to work for an americana but North has managed to regain full guard.
Borta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
North working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
North looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
North keeping moving, preventing Borta from controlling successfully. #T2#
Borta controlling from the top position.
Borta trying to control but North is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
North is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borta defends well.#SUB#
Borta has gone for a leg lock! North slips out almost immediately though and dives into Borta's guard.#REVB#
Borta wants to control but North passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
North is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
North is keen to just control but Borta is a slippery customer.
Borta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borta pulls North in close to prevent any damage.
North tries to stand but Borta is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Borta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! North has picked Borta up and slammed him! Borta can't keep hold of the triangle and North manages to pass to side control!
North has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Borta wants to improve his position, back to half guard but North has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Borta's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Borta is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for North!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Solly North!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cornouhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cornouhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Trevin Prince has been cut.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Prince wants to take the fight to the mat but Cornouhov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Prince 's eye.
Prince wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Prince lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prince takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Prince wants the takedown. Cornouhov is fighting it off but Prince persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cornouhov's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cornouhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornouhov is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Cornouhov 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.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Cornouhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prince tries to get to full guard but Cornouhov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cornouhov is looking for a kimura here.
Prince is staying active underneath Cornouhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Prince keeping hold of Cornouhov's head, controlling as best he can.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prince won't allow Cornouhov to pass to mount.
Cornouhov is keen to just control but Prince is a slippery customer.
Cornouhov wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prince is looking to get back to is feet but Cornouhov passes into side control. #T3##SUB#
Cornouhov swings around for an armbar but Prince sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cornouhov's guard.
Prince 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.
It looks like Prince might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cornouhov 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.
Prince cracks Cornouhov with a solid left hand.
Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Prince pushing down on Cornouhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position.
Cornouhov wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Prince is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cornouhov trying to control from the bottom.
Prince seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Prince has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
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 Gherman Cornouhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Prince moves into range and clinches up with Cornouhov.
Cornouhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prince can't get the takedown.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prince changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince is breathing heavily.#T1#
Prince tries a body shot but Cornouhov blocks it.
Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Prince has clasped his hands together around Cornouhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Prince wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Prince is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been informed that Prince has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornouhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prince landing strikes. #SUB2#
Prince is trying to get an arm triangle but Cornouhov is defending well.
Prince landing a few strikes. #T2#
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Prince tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornouhov struggling a bit here.
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Cornouhov prevents Prince from improving position.
Prince trying to control the position but Cornouhov is working away.
Cornouhov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cornouhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position but Prince isn't that keen on the idea.
Prince takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornouhov tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away. #T4#
Prince punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Prince is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cornouhov is surviving well by controlling Prince's body position as best he can.
Prince landing strikes from the mount and Cornouhov is in trouble!
Prince content just to control the position here.
Cornouhov is working to get back to half guard.
Trevin Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prince cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov working to try and regain half guard.
Prince landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevin Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cornouhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Cornouhov is rocked!
Prince fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cornouhov square on the jaw! Damn, Cornouhov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevin Prince!
Trevin Prince bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Torres tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Souza lands a big elbow.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Souza landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza connects with a bit shot that sees Torres covering up! More strikes from Souza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Souza is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Souza!
An out of breath Duane Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Dyson slips a jab and a cross from Strickland.
Dyson throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dyson shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strickland is looking for the big counter here.
Dyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strickland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dyson.
Strickland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strickland lands with a left to the head.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dyson up against the cage.
Strickland lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Strickland digs a right hand into Dyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyson's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Strickland.
Dyson can't get the takedown.
Dyson is breathing heavily.
Dyson jumps guard but Strickland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland stalling against the cage.
Dyson has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Strickland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Dyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strickland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strickland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strickland.
A right hand to the body from Strickland. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Strickland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dyson is trying to drag Strickland to the mat but Strickland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyson effectively controlling the action here.
Strickland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Strickland digs a right hand into Dyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dyson's gas tank.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strickland lands a body punch.
Strickland pushes Dyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Strickland.
Strickland lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Dyson is rocked!
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Dyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Strickland - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Dyson's ribcage. Dyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dyson to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Strickland!

Event: HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1#
Van Damme ducks under a wild hook from Borta.
Van Damme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borta was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Damme.
Borta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Borta scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Jurgen Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borta misses with a few strikes there.
Van Damme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Damme finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Borta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borta counters with a series of strikes. Van Damme will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Damme swats away the attempt to clinch by Borta.#T1#
Van Damme throws a nice looking combination but Borta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Damme punishes Borta's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Damme lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borta will feel that in the morning.
Van Damme misses with a combination #KD2#
and Borta counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Damme! Borta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Damme to his feet! Van Damme is in big trouble!
Van Damme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
Borta slips a jab and a cross from Van Damme.
Borta avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2##CL#
Van Damme clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Damme fails to land. #BC#
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Borta.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Borta.
Borta slips a jab from Van Damme.
Borta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3##CL2#
Borta forces Van Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borta throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Borta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Damme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Van Damme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borta doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Damme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Borta back to the cage. Van Damme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Borta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Borta looks to move away, Van Damme throws a big counter combo but Borta just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Borta misses the target.
Van Damme cracks Borta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borta wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Van Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borta throws a series of punches but Van Damme avoids them all with ease.
Van Damme thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Borta tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Borta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Damme connects with a high kick.
Borta is looking to clinch.
Borta walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Van Damme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Damme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borta wants to clinch.
Van Damme is looking for a counter combo.
Borta is looking to clinch but Van Damme is avoiding it.
Van Damme throws a right hand that Borta ducks under and follows up with a left that Borta also avoids with ease.
Borta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borta throws a series of punches but Van Damme avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borta dodges the punch combination from Van Damme. #CL#
Van Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borta, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Van Damme missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Borta forces Van Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borta lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borta.
Borta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Damme backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta. #BC#
Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Van Damme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borta lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Damme. #T2#
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Damme throws an elbow that misses.
Van Damme has a couple of punches blocked by Borta.
A short uppercut from Van Damme. #BC#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Damme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Van Damme.
Borta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borta throws a right and a left that Van Damme avoids nicely. #T3#
Borta avoids the head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a head kick. #CL#
Van Damme pushes Borta up against the cage in a clinch.
Borta digs a right hand underneath Van Damme's ribcage. Van Damme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Borta.
Borta throws a head punch that misses.
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Damme tries to break free but Borta pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Damme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Damme's efforts to push away.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Borta blocks the elbow strike.
Van Damme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Borta has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to circle away but Borta has him pinned against the cage.
Borta throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Borta's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme can't break the clinch.
Van Damme has a couple of punches blocked by Borta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borta.
Borta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borta lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borta fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Van Damme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Borta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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##CL2#
Borta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Damme gets through Borta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Borta lands a nice shot to the body.
Borta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Damme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Damme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borta swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Damme tries to work over Borta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borta.
Van Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Damme blocks an uppercut.
Borta has a couple of punches blocked by Van Damme. #T1#
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Borta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borta.
Borta lands with a right to the head.
Borta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Borta. #BC#
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borta wants to clinch.
Borta takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Borta misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Van Damme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borta throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Borta clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borta.
Van Damme stalling in the clinch but Borta improves position.
Van Damme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Damme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bortas head.
Borta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Borta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Damme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Damme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borta's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borta tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
It looked like Van Damme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Borta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jurgen Van Damme is winning the standup battle so far.
Borta blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Despite the aggression on Borta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Damme throws a chopping leg kick but Borta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Borta is looking for the big counter here.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Borta. #T4#
Van Damme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borta dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borta is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Van Damme misses.
Borta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme looks to score with a jab to the body but Borta is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Borta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borta 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jurgen Van Damme!
In his post fight interview, Jurgen Van Damme started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1#
Sierra darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Dabija counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dabija's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sierra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dabija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dabija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sierra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dabija drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sierra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sierra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sierra! #REVB#
Sierra trying to control the position but Dabija is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dabija is avoiding damage well.
Dabija is looking to reverse the position.
Sierra tries to stand but Dabija is controlling his head. #T1##SU2#
Sierra decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Dabija looking to score a takedown here. Sierra is defending well but Dabija drives through and ends up in Sierra's guard.
Sierra is looking to stand back up but Dabija counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sierra. #REVB#
Well, if Dabija is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dabija wants to pass to mount but Sierra is defending the position. #SUB#
Dabija is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sierra is just riding it out for now. Dabija eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dabija is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
Dabija maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sierra could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dabija has cracked it and Sierra is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dabija!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marius Dabija!
A victorious Marius Dabija thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 50
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Huynh misses the target.
Cornouhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronin Huynh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huynh looks to land a right hand but Cornouhov moved out of range.
Huynh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cornouhov under the eye.
Huynh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huynh misses with a straight right.
Huynh takes a swing at Cornouhov's ribcage but misses.
Huynh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cornouhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Cornouhov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huynh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornouhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Huynh throws a combination that misses
and Cornouhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cornouhov defending well as Huynh loads up on a big left hand.
Huynh fails to land with a series of punches.
As Huynh backs away, Cornouhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Huynh misses with a looping right.
As Huynh backs away, Cornouhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huynh lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Cornouhov closes the distance and pushes Huynh back into the cage.
Huynh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Huynh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cornouhov up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huynh.#T2#
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huynh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huynh's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from Huynh.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Huynh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huynh takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Huynh.
Huynh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huynh receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cornouhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huynh's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huynh's brow. #T3#
Huynh is stalling here.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huynh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronin Huynh.
Huynh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornouhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornouhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cornouhov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Huynh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Gherman Cornouhov has been cut.
A slow jab from Huynh misses its intended target.
Cornouhov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huynh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Huynh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov moves to clinch but Huynh breaks away
and Huynh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huynh lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cornouhov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Huynh 's eye.
Huynh blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronin Huynh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gherman Cornouhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Huynh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cornouhov counters with a low kick, right behind Huynh 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Huynh there.
Huynh cracks Cornouhov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cornouhov falls backwards against the cage. Huynh follows up with more strikes that drop Cornouhov to his knees. Huynh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cornouhov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronin Huynh!
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

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