Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Allen.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Allen sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allen counters with a nice body shot.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen connects with a leg kick.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Newton throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Allen digs a good hook to Newton's body.
Newton misses with a hook.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Newton throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Newton moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allen scores with a kick to the body.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Allen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen's coach down at The Death Star was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Allen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Allen.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee. #T3#
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Allen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Allen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Allen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newton rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Newton tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton. #T4#
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Allen.
Newton tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Allen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keanu Allen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Allen connects with a high kick.
Newton throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Allen connects with a right hand. Newton shakes it off.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Allen throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Allen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newton is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.#T1#
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
Keanu Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Allen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Newton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Allen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Newton misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Newton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Newton is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Allen lands the left hand.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Allen works over Newton's head and body with a nice combination.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Allen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newton eats them both and turns towards Allen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Newton tries to clinch
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newton is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Newton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Newton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Newton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Allen moves away from the strike by Newton.
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Newton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Allen.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Newton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Allen connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Good leg kick by Allen.
Newton looks to clinch
and Allen counters with a big head kick but Newton shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Allen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newton throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton wants to clinch but Allen slips to the side
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Newton's knee momentarily.
Allen tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lunges at Newton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newton's hand. #ROC2#Newton is rocked!#T2#
Allen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Newton! Allen dives in looking to finish! Newton is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Allen!

Event: NextGen 8
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by San.
San with a poor takedown
and Michigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
San fails with the takedown
and Michigan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michigan lands with a cross. #ROC2#San is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Michigan. No joy for San on that attempt.
Michigan drops San with a straight left! Oh this is bad for San! Michigan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan is the new lightweight champion!
Bob Michigan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Mihalik's head back. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mihalik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihalik controls the position.
Let's hope that Mihalik 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.
Mihalik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Newton is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Mihalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihalik taking a breather here. #T1#
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mihalik misses with the ground and pound.
Mihalik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mihalik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mihalik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Newton's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton scores with a one two! Mihalik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Miroslav Mihalik has been cut.#CL#
Newton moves into range and clinches up with Mihalik.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihalik blocks a body shot from Newton.
Newton leaning against his opponent.
Newton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newton misses with a body punch.
A short right from Newton on the inside.
Mihalik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihalik has Newton pressed against the cage, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihalik keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Newton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihalik backwards. #TD2#
Mihalik decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mihalik working for submissions but it's allowed Newton to get to half guard.
Mihalik is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mihalik avoid being mounted?
Mihalik wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well. #T4#
Mihalik gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Newton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mihalik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Newton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mihalik pulls down on the head and he's put Newton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miroslav Mihalik!

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: NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
San looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
San closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent San getting side control.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San 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. #SUB#
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
San 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. #SUB#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washington is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San working over Washington with some ground and pound. Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
San thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
San is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
San slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
San lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
San is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
San looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
San lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura here.
San throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington looks winded!#T3#
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from San. #SUB#
San is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Washington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
Luffy San is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Luffy San thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Izaak Washington was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my team, my coaches, and everyone who believed in me. Your support means everything, even in defeat.'.

Event: Conquest V
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Einstein is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Einstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Einstein circles away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Einstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Einstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Einstein is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dos Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Einstein!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Duncan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duncan lands a jab to Sanji's midsection.
Duncan misses with a body shot.
Duncan lands with an overhand left.
Duncan misses with a hook. Sanji ducked under it nicely.
Duncan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Sanji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanji won't allow Duncan to get back to his feet.
Duncan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Duncan wants to stand but Sanji is controlling the position.
Sanji cracks Duncan with a solid left hand.
Sanji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanji prevents Duncan from getting back to his feet.
Sanji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Duncan is trying to control the position but Sanji postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanji postures up and lands a big shot to Duncan's brow. #T1#
Duncan wants to stand and escape but Sanji is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanji lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duncan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanji is controlling him.
Sanji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanji works over Duncan with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Sanji drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanji as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Duncan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanji! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vinsmoke Sanji!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Fort tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Fort ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Fort won't allow it.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Fort has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the cage.#TD#
Fort jumps guard.
Fort is adopting a defensive guard.
Newton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fort's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton is posturing up here but Fort has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Newton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Newton has to tap! Slick submission there by Fort!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Back Fort!

Event: Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Haglund takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Einstein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haglund uses from the top position.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haglund wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Haglund trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard.
Haglund is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looking to control but Haglund passes into half guard.
Haglund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Einstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haglund.
Einstein tries to roll over but Haglund keeps him under control.#T1#
Einstein wants to control but Haglund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Haglund has control of the leg.
Haglund trying to mount his opponent but Einstein defends it.
Einstein wants to control but Haglund is keeping busy.
Haglund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Einstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein is looking to improve his position.
Haglund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein manages to get to full guard.
Haglund is pushing down on Einstein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Einstein is fighting to maintain full guard but Haglund has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Einstein is trying to maintain the position but Haglund is very close to passing his half guard.
Haglund is trying to control. Einstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Haglund seems to be working for a kimura but Einstein defends the submission attempt.
Einstein trying to hold on to Haglund's head to control him but Haglund postures up.
Einstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Einstein is trying to control but can't.
Einstein is positioning himself well to prevent Haglund advancing to mount. #T3#
Haglund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Einstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haglund is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Haglund passes Einstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Einstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Einstein.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Haglund controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Einstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haglund is aware though and is defending well.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Haglund controlling him for the moment.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Haglund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haglund is one step ahead there.
Einstein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haglund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haglund trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Haglund is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Haglund 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##TD#
Einstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Einstein is fighting to break Haglund's control of his arms but Haglund is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haglund keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Haglund controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Haglund has his foot on Einstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Einstein works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein trying to control but Haglund is working from the bottom.
Haglund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. #REVB#
Einstein wants to control but Haglund passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Haglund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Einstein defends it well. #T1#
Einstein trying to control from the bottom.
Einstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Haglund from advancing to side control.
Haglund is thwarting Einstein's attempts to control the position.
Haglund wants to free his trapped foot but Einstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Einstein moves into full guard.
Haglund throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Einstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haglund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haglund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haglund trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Haglund looking to pass the guard.
Einstein is trying to keep Haglund in close.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard. #T3#
Einstein trying to control the position.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Haglund is breathing heavily.
Haglund stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
Einstein is controlling Haglund's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haglund to the ground. Einstein is now in Haglund's guard.#SUB#
Einstein drops back looking for a leg! Haglund is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haglund manages to kick Einstein off! Einstein jumps back into Haglund's guard.
Einstein passes into half guard.
Haglund regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Einstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haglund keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haglund has an active guard here but Einstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Einstein works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haglund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein wants to control the pace but Haglund is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein 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##TD#
Haglund tries to sprawl but Einstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haglund landing small, sideways elbows.
Haglund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haglund trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Einstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haglund, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura but Haglund is defending well.
Haglund tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Haglund struggling a bit here.
Einstein trying to control the action but Haglund is working from the bottom.
Haglund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Einstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haglund can do to turn this around?
Haglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Einstein trying to control the action but Haglund is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haglund is trying to improve his position.
Haglund wants to control but Einstein postures up.#SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Haglund is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Einstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haglund wants to control but Einstein postures up.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haglund is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Haglund is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it. #SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haglund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Einstein 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!

Event: OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
San has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by San.
Akhmedovich shoots in for a double leg but San sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akhmedovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with San but San pushes him off and we're back to square one.
San shoots in for a double leg but Akhmedovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akhmedovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. San defends it nicely.
Luffy San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Akhmedovich.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedovich tries for a takedown but San sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
San shoots in looking for a takedown. Akhmedovich tries to sprawl out of it but San keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akhmedovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhmedovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Akhmedovich. No joy for San on that attempt. #T1##TD#
San changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akhmedovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
San working away.
San cracks Akhmedovich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akhmedovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhmedovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akhmedovich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
San looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San in side control lands a decent elbow.
San lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Akhmedovich down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
San tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no San has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
San working the ground and pound from side control.
Akhmedovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with San. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
San in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Akhmedovich is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
Luffy San seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Smith shoots in but Sanji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanji leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanji wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith shoots in but Sanji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanji is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanji tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Sanji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sanji wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sanji felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sanji trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position but Sanji is working away. #T2#
Sanji is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji is controlling his arm.
Smith cracks Sanji with a big elbow. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Sanji is defending well.
Sanji is looking for a sweep.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanji's legs.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has his arm trapped.
Sanji is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanji trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Sanji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith tries to stand but Sanji is controlling his head.
Smith takes a little break here. Sanji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sanji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanji with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanji works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to stand and escape but Sanji is having none of it.
Sanji looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sanji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanji is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position but Sanji is working away.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Sanji taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sanji is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanji is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sanji manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith not doing much here.
Sanji trying to control here.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith working over Sanji with some ground and pound. Sanji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanji is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanji can do to turn this around?#T3#
Smith wants to stand up but Sanji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith throwing shots but Sanji is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sanji fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Sanji persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanji throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to control but Sanji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanji winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to control but Sanji is keeping busy.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Sanji throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard. #T4#
Sanji trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Sanji throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanji throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanji throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanji to the ground. Smith is now in Sanji's guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanji is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith works over Sanji with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sanji keeps moving.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanji wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith is pushing down on Sanji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanji is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanji has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanji tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanji keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanji is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanji is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanji keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanji is defending well.
James Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to stand but Sanji is controlling his arm.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanji for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Hatakenaka lands with a big left! San is wobbled badly! Hatakenaka comes in with a flurry of punches and drops San to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryuji Hatakenaka!
In his post fight interview, Ryuji Hatakenaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Einstein's guard.
Einstein is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Einstein looking to control.
Einstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Einstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Einstein is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Einstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Einstein 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.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Einstein has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein controlling Thompson's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Einstein has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Einstein shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Einstein misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Einstein is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Einstein's guard.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it. #T3#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Einstein trying to control the position here.
Einstein really is a fat lump.
Einstein is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Einstein takes one to the side of the head.
Einstein shoots and misses
and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Einstein controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Einstein's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Einstein fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Einstein tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Einstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson unloading with bombs!
Thompson landing strikes from the mount and Einstein is in trouble!
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Einstein looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Thompson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einstein tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. #T1#
Einstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Einstein working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson trying to control but Einstein is having none of it.
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Einstein has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thompson.
Thompson is working the ground and pound. Can Einstein escape?
Einstein tries to roll but Thompson sticks to his back.
Emmanuel Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Einstein is trapped and Thompson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Einstein just trying to survive but Thompson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thompson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thompson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thompson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thompson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in and bounces Einstein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. #REVB#
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Einstein is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein controlling Thompson's posture.
Einstein controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Einstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Einstein trying to control the position.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Einstein has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Einstein shoots and misses #TD2#
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Einstein has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Einstein wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Einstein has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Einstein is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up. #T1#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Einstein holds on and takes a little breather.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Einstein fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Einstein's guard.#T2#
Einstein is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Einstein won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Einstein gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Einstein controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Einstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thompson has Einstein in his guard.#REVR#
Einstein forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Einstein is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Einstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson moves into full guard.
Albert Einstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanuel Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2024

#R1#
Hanma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
San looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanma!
San working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
San tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
San has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hanma is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. San yanks on the arm and Hanma is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by San.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
A victorious Luffy San thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Chase looks to land a combination but San avoids it well. #TD2#
Chase shoots in and bounces San off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chase's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chase postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! San is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chase, into his guard. #REVR#
San is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
San advances to half guard. #T1#
San lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Chase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chase could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Chase is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
After winning the bout, Luffy San thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanji is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Sanji circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Hernandez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanji trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Sanji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hernandez working for a triangle but Sanji defends it easily.
Sanji is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanji throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Hernandez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanji manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Sanji from controlling successfully.
Sanji working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sanji drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hernandez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hernandez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hernandez! #REVR#
Sanji struggling a bit here.#T2#
Sanji is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanji's legs.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Sanji is working from the bottom.
Hernandez gets to mount! Sanji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Hernandez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hernandez controlling from mount.
Sanji tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanji is desperately trying to improve his position but Hernandez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanji tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez tries to control but Sanji wriggling away.
Hernandez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sanji tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Sanji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Sanji is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sanji moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanji is retaining full guard.
Sanji looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Sanji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanji is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanji to get the leverage.
Sanji wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to control Sanji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
Hernandez tries to roll over but Sanji keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sanji 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.
Sanji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Sanji sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Sanji is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hernandez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Sanji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanji passes to side control.
Hernandez regains half guard, as Sanji was trying to land strikes.
Sanji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Sanji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Sanji is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Sanji's head to control him but Sanji postures up.
Sanji trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Sanji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joey Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinsmoke Sanji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanji avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanji is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez tries to advance to mount but Sanji denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Sanji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to move to mount but Sanji blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanji tries to control but Hernandez manages to take his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Sanji's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hernandez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hernandez tries to get the hooks in deep but Sanji pushed the leg off.
Hernandez biding his time, controlling Sanji.
Sanji trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Hernandez looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hernandez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sanji is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hernandez controls the action.#SUB#
Sanji is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hernandez controlling the position well here. Sanji rolled but Hernandez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Sanji is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanji tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hernandez!
A relieved looking Joey Hernandez 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2024

#R1#
Hanma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Baynge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hanma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baynge on the ground.
Baynge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baynge throwing strikes but missing.
Baynge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma being controlled here, momentarily.
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baynge is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baynge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baynge works over Hanma with some ground and pound from guard.
Baynge won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Baynge works over Hanma with some ground and pound from guard.
Baynge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baynge scoring with some ground and pound.
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baynge is in close to Hanma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baynge landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baynge.
Baynge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanma tries to get out of the position.
Baynge postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Baynge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baynge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Baynge working some strikes from top position.
Hanma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baynge distracts Hanma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baynge content to stall in guard here.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Baynge from controlling successfully.
Baynge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baynge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Baynge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baynge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.#T3#
Baynge distracts Hanma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baynge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baynge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baynge stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baynge won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Baynge slips an elbow through the middle.
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baynge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Baynge slips an elbow through the middle.
Baynge is in close to Hanma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baynge dives into side control. #T4#
Hanma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hanma is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baynge connects with a decent elbow.
Hanma takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baynge lands a nice forearm strike.
Baynge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hanma to see if he's OK.
Baynge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma wants to control but Baynge postures up.
Baynge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hanma parries the strikes from Baynge easily there. Baynge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hanma to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Letney Baynge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baynge throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Baki Hanma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baynge takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Hanma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanma looks to land a combination but Baynge avoids it well. #TD2#
Baynge shoots in and bounces Hanma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baynge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baynge lands a couple of elbows.
Baynge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baynge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baynge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Baynge stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baynge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baynge postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Baynge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baynge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baynge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma controls Baynge momentarily but Baynge frees himself.
Baynge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baynge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baynge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baynge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Baynge connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Baynge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baynge chips away with some ground and pound.
Baynge landing with the ground and pound.
Baynge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Baynge trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Baynge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Baynge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baynge trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hanma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baynge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanma throws a right hand that Baynge ducks under and follows up with a left that Baynge also avoids with ease.
Hanma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baynge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baynge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baynge throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Baynge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baynge swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Baynge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Baynge is dominant here and he's now got Hanma's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baynge cracks Hanma with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hanma from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Baynge loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hanma hold on? #T4#
Can Hanma hold on?! Baynge is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Baynge has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hanma.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Baynge.
Baynge lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Letney Baynge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baynge trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hanma doesn't escape.
Hanma covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
I would not like to be Hanma right now.
Baynge lands shots from the back.
Hanma is trying to get back to his feet but Baynge has full control of the position and if anything, Hanma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Letney Baynge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma checks a low kick from Baynge.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baynge.
Hanma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baynge. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma lands with a good body shot.
Hanma has a takedown stuffed.
A clash of legs there as Hanma blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Hanma gets caught flat footed, as Baynge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baynge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baynge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baynge chips away with some ground and pound.
Baynge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baynge lands a couple of digs.
Baynge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Baynge slips an elbow through the middle.
Baynge postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baynge trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Baynge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baynge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baynge landing some decent shots from guard.
Baynge with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Baynge landing some decent shots from guard.
Baynge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Baynge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baynge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baynge trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Baynge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baynge is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Baynge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baynge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Baynge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baynge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baynge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baynge avoids the body shot from Hanma. #TD2#
Baynge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanma is trying to defend but Baynge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baynge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Baynge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baynge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baynge working Hanma over with strikes.
Hanma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baynge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baynge slips a nice elbow through Hanma's hands, connecting with Hanma's forehead.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baynge is working away from the top position though.
Baynge is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baynge lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Letney Baynge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baynge 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Letney Baynge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Zoro darts in and clinches Bulldozer up against the cage.
Bulldozer is trying to break the clinch but Zoro has him pressed against the cage.
Bulldozer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zoro smiles and moves away.
Zoro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bulldozer counters with a two punch combo.
Zoro throws the kick towards the body but Bulldozer avoids it.#CL2#
Zoro has closed the distance and engaged Bulldozer in a clinch.
Zoro tries to pull guard but Bulldozer holds him up against the cage and eventually Zoro drops back down to his feet.
Zoro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulldozer's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulldozer is pressed up against the cage. Zoro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bulldozer down to the mat. Bulldozer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mr Bulldozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.#T1#
Bulldozer tries to clinch there but Zoro circles away. #CL2#
Zoro darts in and clinches Bulldozer up against the cage.#BC2#
Zoro breaks the clinch.
Zoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bulldozer circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bulldozer misses its target.
Zoro tries to clinch but Bulldozer moves out of range.
Zoro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bulldozer defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulldozer tries to sprawl out of it but Zoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulldozer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Bulldozer swats away the attempt to clinch by Zoro.
Bulldozer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bulldozer is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Zoro closes the distance and clinches.
Bulldozer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoro has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Zoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulldozer avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Zoro rushes Bulldozer and presses him up against the cage.
Bulldozer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bulldozer is trying to break the clinch but Zoro has him pressed against the cage.
Zoro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bulldozer gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Zoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulldozer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoro wants a takedown but no success here.
Zoro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bulldozer to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bulldozer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bulldozer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bulldozer content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoro jumps guard but Bulldozer stands there with Zoro around his waist. Zoro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bulldozer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bulldozer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulldozer tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Bulldozer back against the cage.
Zoro controlling the action here for a moment.
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 Mr Bulldozer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Zoro.
Zoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulldozer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zoro fails with the takedown.
Zoro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bulldozer's waist but Bulldozer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zoro off to one side.
Bulldozer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Zoro clinches up against the cage.
Zoro tries to pull guard but Bulldozer holds him up against the cage and eventually Zoro drops back down to his feet.
Mr Bulldozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Bulldozer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Bulldozer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bulldozer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Zoro gets caught napping as Bulldozer dives in and scores a takedown. Zoro manages to retain guard.
Bulldozer advances to half guard. #T1#
Bulldozer controlling the action here.
Bulldozer'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.
Bulldozer moves into full mount! Zoro won't be happy about that! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zoro tries to reverse the position but Bulldozer maintains control.
Bulldozer looking to control but Zoro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zoro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zoro wants to control but Bulldozer is having none of it.
Bulldozer controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Zoro working to try and regain half guard.
Bulldozer controlling his opponent.
Zoro wants to control but Bulldozer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulldozer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zoro wants to hold on but Bulldozer pushes him away.
Bulldozer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bulldozer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulldozer controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bulldozer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zoro is looking to clinch.
Bulldozer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bulldozer leaves Zoro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulldozer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zoro tries to clinch there but Bulldozer circles away.
Bulldozer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bulldozer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mr Bulldozer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Zoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulldozer, pushing him back against the cage.
Bulldozer tries to circle away but Zoro has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulldozer holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Zoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Bulldozer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Zoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bulldozer missing with knees to the body.
Zoro tries to pull guard but Bulldozer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bulldozer tries to break the clinch but Zoro is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bulldozer misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Zoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulldozer wants to clinch.#T2#
Bulldozer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zoro misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Bulldozer tries to sprawl but Zoro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zoro wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bulldozer uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Bulldozer is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Zoro is looking to pass into half guard but Bulldozer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bulldozer is in guard.#REVR#
Zoro is trying to control the position but Bulldozer postures up.
Zoro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU#
Bulldozer stands and steps away. Zoro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bulldozer's corner calls for a 1-2. Bulldozer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bulldozer misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Zoro gets a clinch.
Bulldozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoro controls his hands. #T4#
Zoro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mr Bulldozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zoro as Bulldozer tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Zoro manages to break the clinch.
Bulldozer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around?
Bulldozer tries to score with a low kick but Zoro moves his leg out of the way.
Bulldozer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bulldozer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Bulldozer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Bulldozer tries to keep at a distance but Zoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulldozer wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roronoa Zoro.
I think Bulldozer 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bulldozer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2024

#R1#
Hill slips under a jab.
Sanji misses with a few strikes there.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanji.
A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Sanji.
Sanji throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill lands a head kick!
Sanji takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Sanji gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Hill is not content to let Sanji control the position.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanji sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanji working over Hill with some ground and pound. Hill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanji looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanji tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sanji is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well. #T2#
Hill taking some punishment here, with Sanji in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sanji is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well. #SUB2#
Sanji wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sanji maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hill could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sanji has cracked it and Hill is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sanji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinsmoke Sanji!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sanders pushes San up against the cage in a clinch.
San jumps guard but Sanders stands there with San around his waist. San gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San jumps guard but Sanders stands there with San around his waist. San gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Sanders pulls guard.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
San working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
San is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells San's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders managing to control the position.
San has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
San drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanders manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now San has Sanders in his guard.#REVB#
San is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Sanders controlling from the top position. #T2#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. San connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple. #SUB#
San seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanders is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luffy San!
A very excited looking Luffy San 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.

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