Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SFF 3
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Asterios throws an overhand right that lands on WonderMan's shoulder, as WonderMan tries to avoid the shot.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
WonderMan tries a head kick but it misses.
WonderMan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that WonderMan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asterios scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Asterios coming out on top.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
Jeremy WonderMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asterios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves out of range.
WonderMan wants to clinch.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves away
and Asterios counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Asterios misses.
WonderMan is looking to clinch.
WonderMan lands a nice looking body kick.
Asterios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asterios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves out of range. #T1#
WonderMan throws a series of punches but Asterios moves out of range.
Asterios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
WonderMan doesn't manage to clinch there - Asterios circles away.
WonderMan wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for WonderMan.
Asterios lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by WonderMan.
Asterios throws a body punch but WonderMan moves out of range.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
WonderMan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asterios counters with a right hand to the body.
WonderMan misses with a two punch combination.
Asterios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asterios with a nice cross.#T2#
WonderMan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asterios will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios is having none of it.
WonderMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
WonderMan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asterios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
WonderMan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asterios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asterios feints a jab promting WonderMan to slip. Asterios then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. WonderMan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asterios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
WonderMan tries to clinch but Asterios moves out of range.
Asterios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
WonderMan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Asterios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asterios appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
WonderMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Asterios.
Asterios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
WonderMan feints and then cracks Asterios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asterios down.
Asterios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - WonderMan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asterios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asterios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as WonderMan backs up against the ropes. #T3#
WonderMan throws a nice head kick!
Asterios lands with an uppercut that bounces WonderMan off the ropes and back into range.
WonderMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asterios.
WonderMan wants to clinch
and Asterios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asterios with a hook.
WonderMan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
WonderMan is looking to clinch but Asterios is avoiding it.
Asterios throws an overhand right that lands on WonderMan's shoulder, as WonderMan tries to avoid the shot.
WonderMan pushes Asterios away with a front kick.
WonderMan tries to clinch there but Asterios circles away.
WonderMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
WonderMan lands a brutal head kick. Asterios looks out on his feet and WonderMan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jeremy WonderMan!
A very excited looking Jeremy WonderMan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Conquest IX
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Donovan gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Boyle defends the submission attempt.
Donovan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boyle wants to get back to his feet.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan lands with a punch from half guard.
Boyle has hold of Donovan's hands but Donovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Donovan lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Donovan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Boyle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Donovan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jude Donovan!
Jude Donovan made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: NextGen 6
Date: Sep 11, 2024

#R1#
Magyar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Magyar persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Magyar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magyar chips away with some ground and pound.
Magyar advances position into side control!
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Magyar has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tanaka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Magyar yanks on the arm and Tanaka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Magyar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matyas Magyar!
A relieved looking Matyas Magyar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Sanji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanji gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Sanji's ribs.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Sanji shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target. #TD#
Sanji shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Gordon is pulling down on Sanji's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sanji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanji throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Sanji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanji is one step ahead there.
Gordon is pulling down on Sanji's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Sanji stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gordon throws up his legs and catches Sanji in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanji tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gordon! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aarav Gordon!
Aarav Gordon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2024

#R1#
Blackmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Asterios misses.
Blackmon throws a low kick but Asterios avoids it.
Blackmon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asterios stuns Blackmon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackmon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asterios moves out of range of the body kick from Blackmon.
Blackmon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackmon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackmon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asterios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asterios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asterios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackmon throws a combination that misses
and Asterios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Asterios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asterios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackmon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Asterios connects with a body shot that sends Blackmon's belly button to the back.
Blackmon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackmon motions for Asterios to come forward. Blackmon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackmon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asterios's hands.
Blackmon lands an overhand right.
Blackmon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asterios tries to move into range but Blackmon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackmon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Asterios is rocked!
Blackmon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asterios is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackmon finish him?
Asterios looks winded!
Asterios gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Blackmon!

Event: Conquest V
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Okropir goes for a double leg but Boyle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boyle continues to drive forward.
Boyle unleashes a big counter combination but Okropir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boyle tries to work over Okropir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okropir misses with some punches.
Boyle's coach down at Dynamic MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boyle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okropir misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Okropir gets control of Boyle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Okropir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okropir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boyle wants to stand but Okropir is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Okropir has his hands on Boyle's head, controlling the position.
Boyle won't allow Okropir to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Okropir looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boyle is defending well. Okropir quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boyle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Okropir celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Okropir!
After winning the bout, Peter Okropir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 74
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Avery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avery somewhat.
Avery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gordon defends well and Avery ends up having to push Gordon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Avery persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Avery pushes him away.
No luck for Avery with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Avery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avery.
Avery throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Avery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon shoots and misses #CL#
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
Avery taking a breather.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gordon taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Avery.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avery lands a nice elbow.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Avery shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Avery has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Avery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Avery manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Avery to work.
Avery tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Gordon tries to work over Avery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Avery.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Avery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gordon up against the cage.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avery leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devyn Avery 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##CL#
Avery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avery gets underhooks to prevent Gordon's takedown attempt.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Avery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Avery has managed to clinch.
Avery stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Avery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to stall.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avery's elbow. #T1#
Nice elbow from Avery.
Avery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Avery misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarav Gordon.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Gordon tries a body shot but Avery blocks it.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Avery avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon fails to pull guard.
Avery avoiding damage.
Gordon is trying to drag Avery to the mat but Avery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
Avery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avery can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action. #T3#
Avery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avery after a bit of a struggle.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Avery. #TD2#
Gordon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Avery can't fight it off and eventually Gordon manages to take the fight to the floor. Avery looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground.
Gordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gordon prevents Avery from getting back to his feet.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Gordon trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Gordon postures up in Avery's guard and throws a big left but Avery blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devyn Avery dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Avery shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Gordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Avery on that attempt.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avery sets himself, and Gordon steps forward looking for the clinch! Avery avoids it this time.#T1#
Avery shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Avery drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Avery moves into the clinch successfully.
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avery's elbow.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Avery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avery lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Avery.
Avery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Avery holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Avery manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
Avery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Avery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Avery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Avery stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Devyn Avery.#CL#
Avery gets a clinch.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Avery.
Avery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Avery controls the action. #T4#
Avery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Avery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aarav Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devyn Avery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devyn Avery!

Event: OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Borgia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
Borgia is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well. #SUB#
Borgia 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.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Borgia 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.
Borgia uses his free foot to push down on Tanaka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tanaka.
Borgia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borgia controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Borgia has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borgia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Borgia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka can't escape the position. #T3#
Borgia avoids the attempt from Tanaka to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Borgia forces the positional change into back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Borgia looking for the choke from the back.
Borgia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tanaka.
Tanaka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Borgia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Borgia working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well.
Good control from Borgia.#SUB#
Borgia has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tanaka is in real trouble here. Borgia gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tanaka is tapping out! Borgia wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni Borgia!

Event: Conquest II
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Boyle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wood manages to circle out of the way.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Boyle.
Wood swings for the body but Boyle moves out of range.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyle off the cage and back into range.
Wood misses with a kick to the body
and Boyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyle counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood connects with a body shot.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Boyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Caleb Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Boyle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood misses with a right hand
and Boyle counters with a three punch combo that has Wood backing up. Wood nods at Boyle to acknowledge the strikes.
Boyle misses with a two punch combination.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Boyle tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Boyle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wood throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Boyle counter with a right hand. #ROC#Wood is rocked!
Wood throws a hook but Boyle avoids it easily.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyle finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Boyle misses with a double jab.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyle moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood misses with a leg kick
and Boyle counters with a straight that turns Wood's legs to rubber! Boyle pushes forward with more strikes and Wood goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevon Boyle!
Trevon Boyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FOC Fight Night 2 - Knockout
Date: Jul 25, 2024

#R1#
Fox swinging wildly here.
Fox throws a body shot but no joy.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Fox missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Fox clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Fox closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Fox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fox.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Fox throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Fox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fox closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Fox lands an uppercut.
Jones jumps guard but Fox stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fox digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Fox as the two fighters clinch.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A hook to the body from Fox.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fox.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fox misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Fox avoids it well and moves away.
Fox scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox dodges an elbow strike from Jones. #BC2#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Fox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox misses with a body shot. #T3#
Fox moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones slips a jab from Fox.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Fox stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fox scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Fox and move into the clinch.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Fox breaks away and moves out of range.
Fox lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Fox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!
Fox throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Fox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox looks winded!
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fox throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Fox misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fox enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fox manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Fox keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones passes to full mount! #SUB#
Jones working for a submission but Fox is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Fox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3##SUB#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fox shrugs it off.
King Kong Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Fox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Kong Jones!

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

#R1##CL#
Marcenaro has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Marcenaro controls the action.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses.
Marcenaro digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Marcenaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcenaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Marcenaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Kida Tanaka has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Marcenaro.
Marcenaro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcenaro lands a body punch.
Marcenaro throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Marcenaro jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marcenaro's guard.#T1##SU2#
Marcenaro is working an open guard so Tanaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marcenaro looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Marcenaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcenaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.#TD#
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcenaro is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Marcenaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Marcenaro prevents Tanaka from standing back up. #SU#
Marcenaro decides to stand and escape the position.
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcenaro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Alen Marcenaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marcenaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marcenaro tries to clinch up.
Marcenaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Marcenaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro misses with the head strike. #T3#
Marcenaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcenaro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcenaro.
Marcenaro tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Marcenaro drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Marcenaro has the dominant position.
Marcenaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcenaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcenaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcenaro is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcenaro is just out of range.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcenaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.#T4#
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marcenaro misses. #CL#
Marcenaro rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcenaro is looking to land body kicks.
Marcenaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcenaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Marcenaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Marcenaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Marcenaro seems unphased.
Tanaka catches Marcenaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kida Tanaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marcenaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Alen Marcenaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Marcenaro darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Marcenaro drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcenaro controlling the position.
Tanaka wants to stand but Marcenaro is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcenaro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Marcenaro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tanaka wants to stand but Marcenaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Marcenaro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tanaka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcenaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka is trying to push Marcenaro away but Marcenaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcenaro avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcenaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Marcenaro avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Marcenaro tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka letting Marcenaro take a breather here.
Alen Marcenaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kida Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcenaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Marcenaro missing with knees to the body.
Marcenaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanaka is defending well for now.#TD#
Marcenaro jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcenaro is pulling down on Tanaka's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Tanaka stands up from Marcenaro's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kida Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Marcenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka keeps Marcenaro at a distance using the push kick.
Marcenaro misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marcenaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcenaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Tanaka lands with a good body shot.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Marcenaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Marcenaro off balance momentarily.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcenaro manages to avoid it.
Marcenaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tanaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcenaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcenaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka, which made it look bad.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcenaro tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Marcenaro with a poor takedown
and Marcenaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Tanaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marcenaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcenaro walks into a jab.
Marcenaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcenaro.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcenaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kida Tanaka's cut.
That's time! Marcenaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marcenaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Marcenaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcenaro missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcenaro has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcenaro avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Marcenaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcenaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcenaro fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Marcenaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. #BC#
Marcenaro breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka looks to land a combination but Marcenaro avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Marcenaro darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Marcenaro into the cage.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Marcenaro avoids the elbow strike from Tanaka, against the cage.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcenaro is keeping busy.
Marcenaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcenaro won't allow it.
Tanaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcenaro tries a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka tries to break the clinch but Marcenaro is controlling the position.
Marcenaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Marcenaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcenaro takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Marcenaro has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Marcenaro.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka tries to stall but Marcenaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcenaro avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Marcenaro blocks it.
Tanaka lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Marcenaro manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Marcenaro stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Marcenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcenaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
Tanaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanaka digs a good hook to Marcenaro's body. #TD#
Marcenaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcenaro prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Marcenaro trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcenaro is controlling him. #SU#
Marcenaro stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Marcenaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcenaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcenaro shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka misses with a double jab.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcenaro. Marcenaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick.
Marcenaro wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Marcenaro has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcenaro looking to stall.
Alen Marcenaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kida Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Marcenaro avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kida Tanaka!
Our winner, Kida Tanaka, 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 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jones Ii clinches with his opponent.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gordon tightens his grip and picks Jones Ii up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones Ii manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Jones Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones Ii wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well. #SUB#
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Jones Ii is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones Ii tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Jones Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon is stalling here. Jones Ii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gordon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones Ii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones Ii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gordon isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Ii working the ground and pound.
Gordon stops Jones Ii from passing to mount.
Jones Ii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones Ii working the strikes but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jones Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Jones Ii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones Ii trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones Ii. #T3#
Gordon 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.
Gordon pulls Jones Ii in to control the position.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Jones Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones Ii content to stall in guard here.
Jones Ii trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon defending well as Jones Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Jones Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon tries to clinch but Jones Ii moves out of range.
Jones Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Jones Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones Ii is trying to pull guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aarav Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Jones Ii manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Gordon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Ii trying to control the position.
Jones Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones Ii, not yet.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Aarav Gordon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones Ii misses with a right hand #CL#
and Gordon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gordon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones Ii regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Ii trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Ii is retaining full guard.
Jones Ii is looking to sweep but instead, Gordon has passed into half guard.
Jones Ii tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control the action but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Jones Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones Ii is trying to keep Gordon in close. #T1#
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Jones Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones Ii is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Gordon trying to control the position but Jones Ii is working away.
Jones Ii struggling a bit here.
Jones Ii is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Jones Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gordon swings around for an armbar but Jones Ii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gordon's guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Jones Ii postures up.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T3#
Jones Ii looking to pass the guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Ii preventing the sweep.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Aarav Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Ii wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Gordon trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon postures up. #SUB2#
Jones Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aarav Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Jones Ii. Jones Ii maintains the clinch.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Jones Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarav Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Jones Ii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gordon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones Ii to the mat. Jones Ii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones Ii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon wants to improve his position but instead Jones Ii has moved into half guard. #T2#
Jones Ii throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones Ii to get the leverage.
Jones Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon is not content to let Jones Ii control the position.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Ii is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jones Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Gordon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aarav Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Gordon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones Ii was covering up waiting for the punch and Gordon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Jones Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jones Ii controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jones Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones Ii is keeping the position for now.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Ii.
Jones Ii keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Jon Jones Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aarav Gordon!
After the fight, Aarav Gordon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Conquest I
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Boyle 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.
White lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Boyle.
Boyle tries to clinch up.
Boyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Boyle. Those never looked like landing.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boyle sprawls and moves away.
White dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
Boyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyle misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boyle!
White lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boyle looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Boyle is quick to defend against it.
Boyle stalks White and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into White's face. White staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from White.
Trevon Boyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
Boyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
White misses the jab.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyle.
Boyle wants to clinch.
Boyle ducks under a wild hook from White.
Boyle wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White avoids the body shot from Boyle.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyle fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Boyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
White scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Boyle is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White fakes the body blow, causing Boyle to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boyle goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy White!

Event: OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1#
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka lands a high kick!
A head kick from Tanaka lands but Dalton takes it in his stride.
Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka scores with a spinning back kick!
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dalton.
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Dalton shoots in.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Dalton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tanaka!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Tanaka. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kida Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Dalton looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Tanaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton is looking to counter the offense by Tanaka and move into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Dalton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Tanaka is trying to stand up here but Dalton is controlling him well.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Tanaka is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Dalton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tanaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Dalton avoids them all with ease.
Kida Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Tanaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dalton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Dalton stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Dalton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka pushes Dalton off looking to stand but Dalton dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to control the pace. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.#TD#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dalton controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Dalton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Dalton staying calm.
Dalton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Tanaka wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dalton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Tanaka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton.
Dalton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tanaka tries to buck Dalton off but he can't manage it. #T4#
Dalton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Dalton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dalton lands a heavy elbow.
Tanaka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Dalton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Dalton checks it.
Kida Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Tanaka.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalton avoids it.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dalton avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanaka avoids it.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka wants to stall.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka can't break the clinch. #BC#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Tanaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tanaka throws a head kick that Dalton semi-blocks.
Dalton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Dalton blocks the elbow strike.
Dalton keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dalton trying to control the position but instead, Tanaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dalton into the cage.#BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dalton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Dalton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Dalton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Dalton dives in and scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Tanaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Dalton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a combination #TD#
and Dalton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dalton.

Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dalton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dalton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalton is defending well for now.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kida Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PWMMA - Polska Wojna w Tokio
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Boyle swinging wildly here.
Boyle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gogol eats them both and turns towards Boyle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boyle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Gogol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gogol content to control rather than advance.
Gogol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gogol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gogol throws a strike but Boyle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Gogol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gogol stops Boyle from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyle falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Gogol counters by moving into the clinch.
Gogol blocks a body shot from Boyle.
Gogol taking a breather.#BC#
Gogol breaks from the clinch.
Boyle throws a nice looking combination but Gogol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyle tries to bum rush Gogol with a series of wild strikes but Gogol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trevon Boyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Gogol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gogol showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Gogol escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Boyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Gogol.
Boyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gogol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boyle misses with a few strikes there.
As Boyle looks to move away, Gogol throws a big counter combo but Boyle just gets out of the way.
Boyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gogol tries to counter with a takedown but Boyle is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Boyle tries to sprawl but Gogol drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gogol content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Gogol decides to stand up. #TD#
Gogol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyle!#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gogol tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boyle's legs. #SUB#
Gogol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boyle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gogol but great work by Boyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gogol is trying to work for a sweep but Boyle has mounted him!
Gogol working to try and regain half guard.
Boyle wants to control the pace but Gogol is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevon Boyle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Boyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gogol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boyle wants to get back to his feet but Gogol is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Gogol stands up and waves to Boyle to follow him.
Gogol avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Boyle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gogol 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogol won't allow Boyle to get back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Gogol gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Gogol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gogol is in Boyle's guard.
Gogol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gogol tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyle is retaining full guard.
Gogol is working hard here to advance position.
Boyle is breathing heavily.
Gogol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gogol seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boyle for as long as he can get away with.
Oktawiusz Gogol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Gogol stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gogol takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gogol. #SUB#
Gogol goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boyle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gogol's guard! Nice work there by Boyle!
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!
Gogol has control of Boyle's left arm, preventing Boyle from doing any damage.
Gogol wants to hit a sweep here but Boyle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gogol there! #T3#
Gogol is desperately trying to improve his position but Boyle has a good base and remains in mount.
Boyle looking to control but Gogol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gogol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gogol tries to hold on but Boyle postures up.
Gogol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gogol tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gogol is trying to escape the mount.
Boyle is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gogol looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oktawiusz Gogol.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Trevon Boyle!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Trevon Boyle!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Trevon Boyle!

Trevon Boyle wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Trevon Boyle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Dawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dawkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Dawkins's ribcage.#TD#
Dawkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tanaka regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dawkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Tanaka's brow.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawkins has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Tanaka has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Dawkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dawkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanaka is just riding it out for now. Dawkins eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tanaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawkins. #T2#
Tanaka is trying to stand up here but Dawkins is controlling him well.
Well, if Dawkins 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.
Dawkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Dawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dawkins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tanaka as he works his way to full guard.
Dawkins scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Dawkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Dawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tanaka wants to stand up but Dawkins is controlling him.
Dawkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dawkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Dawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Dawkins is working to tighten his grip on Tanaka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tanaka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dawkins is really squeezing tight and eventually Tanaka passes out! Dawkins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Dawkins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
McDonald lands a jab to Fox's midsection.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away. #CL2#
Fox has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Fox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fox.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Fox.
Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fox can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
Fox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Fox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald has Fox pushed against the cage.
Fox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald just leaning against Fox, taking a breather.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Fox.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fox up against the cage.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald slows down the pace here. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derrick McDonald.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice combination there by Fox.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDonald drops Fox with a naaaaasty hook - Fox is in real trouble here! McDonald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick McDonald!
After the big win, Derrick McDonald made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquest Nutritionâ„¢ (160Q) $48 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
McTurkey missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTurkey misses with a looping right.
Gordon with the counter takedown but McTurkey avoids it easily.
McTurkey misses with a hook #TD2#
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. McTurkey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controlling the action here.
McTurkey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but McTurkey defending well.
Gordon moves nicely into side control.
Gordon looks up at the clock and then as McTurkey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gordon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McTurkey, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTurkey trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.#T3#
McTurkey is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Gordon throws an elbow but McTurkey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gordon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gordon taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Gordon tries for a kimura but McTurkey is defending well. #T4#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aarav Gordon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McTurkey throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
McTurkey throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
McTurkey misses with a looping right.
Gordon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McTurkey defends it well.#TD2#
Gordon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McTurkey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but McTurkey is retaining full guard.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Gordon just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McTurkey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Gordon trying to control the position but McTurkey is working away.
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.
Gordon lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
McTurkey is not content to let Gordon control the position. #T3#
Gordon staying calm.
You can see the frustration on McTurkey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McTurkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTurkey throws out the jab. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McTurkey scores with a nice head shot.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Gordon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McTurkey was covering up waiting for the punch and Gordon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gordon trying to control but McTurkey is working from the bottom.
Gordon pushing down on McTurkey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gordon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gordon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gordon extends the arm and McTurkey is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aarav Gordon!
In his post fight interview, Aarav Gordon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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