Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 99
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dukes drives through and clinches with Scab against the cage.
Scab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scab is looking to break free of the clinch but Dukes has double underhooks.
Scab throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
Scab wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukes won't allow it. #BC2#
Scab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes misses with a double jab
and Scab counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Dukes lands a big right hand that sends Scab crashing to the mat! Dukes stays standing though and waves Scab back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Brent Scab has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scab counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scab lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scab circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Scab counters with a left and a right that hurts Dukes! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Scab jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Dukes is rocked!
Scab misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Scab has hold of Dukes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dukes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scab wants to control the pace but Dukes is squirming around nicely.
Scab thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Scab controlling from mount.
Scab looking to finish with strikes here!
Dukes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#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.
Scab looking to ground and pound but Dukes is blocking nicely.
Scab throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scab thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dukes working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Scab throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Scab there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dukes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scab on the ground.
Scab sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #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.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scab controlling the pace for now.
Scab looking to finish with strikes here!
Scab throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Scab tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Scab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Scab's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Scab instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scab throws a hook to the side of Dukes's head but Dukes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scab tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dukes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dukes scores with a nice strike.
Brent Scab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukes misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dukes, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes moves in close and cracks Scab with a massive right hand! Scab, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dukes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Dukes!
In defeat, Brent Scab stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. I will come back stronger.'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Bulkanovski throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Bulkanovski's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bulkanovski throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulkanovski at a distance.
Ali lunges at Bulkanovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulkanovski's hand. #CL2#
Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Bulkanovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bulkanovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulkanovski tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Bulkanovski back into the cage.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Bulkanovski.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulkanovski backwards.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Bulkanovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Bulkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bulkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Bulkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Ali.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.#BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Bulkanovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Bulkanovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Bulkanovski does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Ali lands a big right hand that sends Bulkanovski crashing to the mat! Ali stays standing though and waves Bulkanovski back to his feet!#ROC2#Bulkanovski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulkanovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Bulkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulkanovski is breathing heavily.
Ali knocks out Bulkanovski with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ali before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ali picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Immanuel Ali!
A victorious Immanuel Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alec Bulkanovski was interviewed post fight and said 'That's a tough loss to have. but I will come back better. I just need a quick turnaround cause I'm doing my head in.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zimmerman clinches up against the cage.
Scab tries to circle away but Zimmerman has him pinned against the cage.
Zimmerman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scab's efforts to push away.
Scab is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zimmermans head.
Zimmerman lands with a left to the head.
Zimmerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scab backwards.
A short uppercut from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zimmerman misses with some punches.
Scab misses with some punches.
Scab misses with some punches.
Scab wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zimmerman cracks Scab with a nice body shot.
Zimmerman presses Scab against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zimmerman is working Scab over against the cage.
Scab looks winded!
Zimmerman gets through Scab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Zimmerman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scab has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zimmerman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scab can turn it around.#T1#
Scab gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
Zimmerman lands with a right to the head.
Zimmerman scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Zimmerman.
A right hook to the body lands for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scab is trying to break the clinch but Zimmerman is controlling him.
Zimmerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zimmerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zimmerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scab.
Zimmerman lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to score a body lock takedown but Scab shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a right hand.
Zimmerman lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Zimmerman as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Zimmerman cracks Scab with a nice body shot.
Zimmerman digs a right hand underneath Scab's ribcage. Scab let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zimmerman has been working on his balance at Dynamic MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Scab.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
A nice left hand lands by Zimmerman.
Scab takes a shot to the head.
Zimmerman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zimmerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zimmerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zimmerman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Zimmerman jumps guard and drags Scab to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scab won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Zimmerman trying to keep a closed guard but Scab is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Zimmerman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zimmerman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zimmerman trying to control the position.
Scab throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zimmerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scab. #CL#
Zimmerman darts in and clinches Scab up against the cage.#TD2#
Scab turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scab manages to end up in side control.
Zimmerman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Scab throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Zimmerman wants to escape the position.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Scab is landing with strikes from the back.
Scab scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zimmerman is looking for a way out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Zimmerman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zackary Zimmerman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zimmerman tests Scab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scab jabs at Zimmerman's body.
Zimmerman misses with a right hand
and Scab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zimmerman is looking to clinch.
Scab is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zimmerman with a body shot.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Scab.
Zimmerman blocks a leg kick.
Brent Scab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zimmerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick.
Scab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zimmerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Scab throws a shot to the body.
Scab fails to land with a series of punches.
Scab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zimmerman rather than just go for the knockout.
Scab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scab cracks a nice hook into Zimmerman's ribs.
Nice body punch from Scab.
Scab throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scab is looking to score with low kicks.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Scab lands a body shot.
Scab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zimmerman walks into a straight right hand from Scab.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Scab moves out of range. #CL#
Zimmerman closes the distance and pushes Scab back into the cage.
Scab has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Scab wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scab tries to break free but Zimmerman pushes him back against the cage.
Scab scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zackary Zimmerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Zimmerman.
A shot in the inside from Scab.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Scab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zimmerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scab is trying to break the clinch but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Scab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zimmerman is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Scab fails to land.
Zimmerman lands a left hand.
Zimmerman prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Zimmerman works on Scab's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zimmerman.
Scab looking to slow down the pace here.
Scab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zimmerman after a bit of a struggle.
Zackary Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Scab.
Zimmerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Zimmerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Scab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zimmerman.
Scab throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scab misses with the head strike.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zimmerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zimmerman lands with a right to the head.
Zimmerman content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Zimmerman prevents Scab from breaking the clinch.
Zimmerman cracks Scab with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Zimmerman jumps into guard, dragging Scab to the mat.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is striking from the bottom but Scab uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Zimmerman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Scab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Scab is avoiding it.
Scab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Scab is having none of it.
Scab lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Scab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brent Scab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scab scores with a hook.
Scab misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scab misses with a two punch combination.
Scab misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scab misses with a combination #CL#
and Zimmerman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zimmerman.
Scab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zimmerman. #T1#
Scab throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zimmerman lands a left hand.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scab can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman pushes Scab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman digs a right hand underneath Scab's ribcage. Scab let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zimmerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zimmerman pushes Scab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scabs head.
Zimmerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scab can't get the takedown.
Zimmerman pushes Scab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scab backwards. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Zimmerman.
Scab throws a body punch but Zimmerman moves out of range. #T2#
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Scab is having none of it. #CL#
Zimmerman clinches.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Zimmerman digs a right hand underneath Scab's ribcage. Scab let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zimmerman prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimmerman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Zimmerman scores with a shot to the side of Scab's head.
Zimmerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Scab has Zimmerman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zimmerman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zackary Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Scab.
Zimmerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scabs head.
Zimmerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Scab fails to land.
Scab's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zimmerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scab backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scab.
Zimmerman lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zimmerman.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Zimmerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scab lands a hook that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards. #BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Scab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zimmerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scab.#T4#
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Scab.
Zimmerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman lands a head shot.
Scab looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Scab jabs Zimmerman right on the nose. Zimmerman blinks but takes it well.
Scab throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Scab.
Zimmerman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scab makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Scab keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zimmerman 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Zimmerman!
After winning the bout, Zackary Zimmerman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brent Scab spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you learn. I will come back stronger.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Daicse punishes Rizzveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Daicse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzveira.
Rizzveira with the counter takedown but Daicse avoids it easily.
A head kick by Daicse misses
and Daicse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daicse finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzveira's head. #CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rizzveira.
Rizzveira tries to land a front kick but Daicse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzveira blocks a jab.
Rizzveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daicse throws a right and a left that Rizzveira avoids nicely.
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Rizzveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzveira misses with a wild body shot.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daicse digs a good body shot into Rizzveira's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daicse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Rizzveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daicse sprawls well initially but Rizzveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira wants to pass the guard but Daicse is defending well.
Daicse trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daicse desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Daicse wants to hold on but Rizzveira pushes him away.
Daicse is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rizzveira wants to control the pace but Daicse is squirming around nicely.
Daicse taking shots to the head.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
Rizzveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daicse is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzveira throws some wild stikes that Daicse manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Rizzveira looking to ground and pound but Daicse is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daicse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rizzveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse wants to control but Rizzveira is having none of it.
Daicse is trying to escape the mount.
Rizzveira unloads with some shots from mount but Daicse bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Rizzveira.#T4#
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daicse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daicse shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is having none of it.
Daicse is looking to get to half guard.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is in no mood to give up.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baro Rizzveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baro Rizzveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daicse scores with a three punch combo!
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Daicse throws a nice looking combination but Rizzveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Daicse misses its intended target.
Rizzveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daicse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizzveira but Rizzveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Rizzveira tries to counter it with a takedown but Daicse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzveira. Rizzveira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Daicse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzveira tries to move into range but Daicse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rizzveira misses with a body kick.
Daicse misses the shot to the body.
Daicse lands with a nice combination. Rizzveira backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Daicse ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rizzveira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Samson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samson throws the left hand but Haas avoids the punch easily.
Samson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Marcoh Haas has been cut.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samson's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Samson misses with a straight right.
Haas unleashes a big counter combination but Samson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haas.
Samson shoots and misses
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haas lands with a right hand.
Samson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas lands with a straight right. Samson didn't see that one coming.
Haas scores with a punch to the head.
Haas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Samson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Samson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1##SUB#
Samson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samson 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 Haas's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Samson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Samson 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.
Samson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Haas is letting Samson control him for a moment.
Samson working the head with strikes.
Haas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Samson.
Samson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Haas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Samson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Haas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haas can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Samson wants to control but Haas is keeping him busy.
Samson in side control, throwing shots but Haas defends.
Haas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haas tests Samson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haas connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Samson pushes Haas up against the cage in a clinch.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samson wants to take the fight to the mat but Haas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haas blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Samson has clasped his hands together around Haas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Samson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haas dodges the ground and pound from Samson.
Samson looks up at the clock and then as Haas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Samson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#Haas is rocked!
An elbow from Samson crashes against the mat.
Haas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Haas is still in real trouble! Can Samson finish him?
Haas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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 Jack Samson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcoh Haas's cut.
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#
Haas throws a jab but it's blocked by Samson.
Samson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haas.
A punch combination from Haas misses. #CL#
Haas gets tackled into the cage by Samson. Samson maintains the clinch.
Haas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samson has a couple of punches blocked by Haas.
Haas can't find room to land a body shot as Samson controls the action.
Haas is leaning against Samson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samson lands with a right to the head.
Samson throws a punch but it's blocked by Haas. #TD#
Samson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Samson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Haas blocks nicely.
Samson works over Haas with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas has momentary wrist control but Samson slips an elbow through the middle.
Haas wants to stand and escape but Samson is having none of it.
Samson postures up in Haas's guard and throws a big left but Haas blocks it.
Haas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Banzai Combat Academy LA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Samson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Samson lands a couple of elbows.
Samson gets to his feet and stands over Haas, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Haas felt that one! Samson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Haas from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Samson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Samson made sure he mentioned BANZAI NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Marcoh Haas spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I promise to go back to Prehevil and fight some of the gods some more to improve myself. Mark my words, I'm coming back stronger than ever.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bulkanovski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bulkanovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulkanovski landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcintyre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulkanovski is one step ahead there.
Mcintyre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcintyre tries to get out of the position.
Bulkanovski lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bulkanovski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mcintyre has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bulkanovski is looking to defend but Mcintyre has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bulkanovski! Mcintyre pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bulkanovski taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavyn Mcintyre!
Alec Bulkanovski spoke after the fight, saying 'That's a tough loss to have. but I will come back better. I just need a quick turnaround cause I'm doing my head in.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 78
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Samson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by De Lima.#CL#
Samson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samson misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samson scores with a shoulder strike.
Samson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson lands a left hand.
De Lima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Lima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Lima up against the cage.
Samson swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samson. #TD#
Samson tightens his grip and picks De Lima up, before dumping him to the ground. De Lima manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
De Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
De Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
De Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Samson connects with a couple of short punches.
De Lima working a defensive guard here.
Samson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Samson cracks De Lima with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
De Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samson chips away with some ground and pound.
De Lima trying to control the position.
De Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Samson trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samson postures up in De Lima's guard and throws a big left but De Lima blocks it. #T3#
De Lima working a defensive guard here.
Samson stops De Lima from standing up. #SUB2#
De Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
De Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from De Lima.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Samson slips nicely into half guard.
De Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Lima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Samson.
Samson is trying to control the action in half guard but De Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Lima is looking to control Samson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Lima avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Samson dominated that round.
That's time! Samson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Samson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Samson shoots in and gets a takedown into De Lima's guard.
De Lima wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Samson manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though.
De Lima is trying to stand back up but Samson is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Samson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Samson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Samson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Samson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samson.
De Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though.
Samson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samson is nestled in close to De Lima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Lima tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
Samson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
De Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
De Lima manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Samson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Samson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lima can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Samson fails to land. #BC2#
De Lima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Lima misses with a wild combination.
De Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
De Lima lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by De Lima as he connects with a hook.
Thiago De Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Lima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Samson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Samson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but Samson has double underhooks.
Samson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Lima has a couple of punches blocked by Samson.
De Lima lands with a light punch inside.
De Lima scores with a shot to the side of Samson's head.
Samson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Lima lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lima is pressed up against the cage. Samson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Lima down to the mat. De Lima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thiago De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. De Lima catches Samson right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Samson is rocked!
De Lima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Samson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! De Lima gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago De Lima!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Rizzveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rizzveira throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cooke rushes Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rizzveira tightens his grip and picks Cooke up, before dumping him to the ground. Cooke manages to land in guard.
Cooke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooke tries to get out of the position.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Rizzveira postures up. #SUB2#
Rizzveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizzveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Rizzveira defends easily.
Rizzveira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1##SU2#
Rizzveira stands up and waves to Cooke to follow him.
Rizzveira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rizzveira.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Rizzveira.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Cooke gets caught napping as Rizzveira dives in and scores a takedown. Cooke manages to retain guard.
Cooke lands some strikes from the bottom.
Rizzveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooke 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#
Rizzveira wants to control but Cooke is keeping busy.
Rizzveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cooke is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Cooke 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.
Cooke moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizzveira taking a bit of punishment here - Cooke scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke advances nicely into full mount.
Cooke avoids the attempt from Rizzveira to control.
Rizzveira is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Rizzveira is bucking up trying to escape but Cooke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rizzveira 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.
Cooke controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzveira is squirming around, avoiding Cooke's attempts to control the action.
Rizzveira prevents Cooke from taking his back.#SUB#
Cooke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rizzveira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rizzveira tries to reverse the position but Cooke maintains control.
BOOM! Cooke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rizzveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cooke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Rizzveira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cooke.
Cooke is breathing heavily.#T4#
Rizzveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Cooke working for a submission but Rizzveira is keeping him at bay.
Rizzveira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rizzveira wants to get back to full guard.
Cooke is pressing down on Rizzveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzveira is holding on for now.
Rizzveira manages to get to full guard.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rizzveira throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rizzveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizzveira lands with a slapping head kick.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rizzveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooke sprawls well initially but Rizzveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cooke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rizzveira is looking for a kimura but Cooke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzveira to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rizzveira is breathing heavily.
Cooke tries to roll over but Rizzveira keeps him under control.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rizzveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Rizzveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cooke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rizzveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rizzveira wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rizzveira stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rizzveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Rizzveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rizzveira trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
Cooke tries to hold on but Rizzveira pushes him away.
Rizzveira mounts Cooke! Really nice guard pass there!
Rizzveira looking to control but Cooke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rizzveira avoids the attempt from Cooke to control.
Rizzveira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SU2#
Rizzveira is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rizzveira scores with a head kick. Cooke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rizzveira moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Cooke dives in and scores a takedown into Rizzveira's guard.#SUB2#
Rizzveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooke connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cooke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooke has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzveira's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rizzveira's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Rizzveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rizzveira manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Rizzveira's guard. #SUB2#
Cooke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooke has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzveira's legs - danger averted.
Rizzveira keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baro Rizzveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rizzveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cooke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rizzveira.
That kick from Rizzveira tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rizzveira moves out of range.
Cooke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rizzveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rizzveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Rizzveira slams his shin into Cooke's torso.
Baro Rizzveira 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.#TD2#
Rizzveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cooke tries to roll over but Rizzveira keeps him under control.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooke wants to control but Rizzveira is keeping busy.
Baro Rizzveira has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rizzveira is looking for a kimura but Cooke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzveira to get the leverage.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzveira's back!#SUB#
Rizzveira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cooke has Rizzveira flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Rizzveira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T2#
Cooke has the hooks in. Rizzveira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rizzveira trying to control the hands but Cooke won't let him. #SUB#
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cooke is trying to stick to Rizzveira's back but Rizzveira is turning into Cooke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cooke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rizzveira.
Rizzveira lands a couple of digs.
Rizzveira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Rizzveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rizzveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooke passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzveira is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzveira is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Cooke avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Boo scores with a nice right hand.
Boo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Boo misses the target.
Boo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boo throws an overhand right that lands on Scab's shoulder, as Scab tries to avoid the shot.
As Boo tries to get set, Scab tries to push him back and clinch up but Boo manages to avoid the attempt.
Boo lands a slapping body shot.
Boo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scab's hands.
Boo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scab counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boo thinking.
Boo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scab moves away.
Scab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Boo misses the target.
Boo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boo throws a shot from downtown. Scab moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Boo.#KD2#
Boo cracks Scab with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Scab to stand back up!#ROC2#Scab is rocked!#T1#
Boo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scab counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Scab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scab counters with a straight right hand.
Scab seems to have got his legs back now.
Boo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boo.
Boo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boo misses with a looping right.
Boo swings for the body but Scab moves out of range.
Boo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scab at a distance.
Scab is breathing heavily.
Boo takes a swing at Scab's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Boo. #T2#
Scab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boo doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boo misses with a looping left.
Scab wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boo.
Scab wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boo.
Boo just misses with a punch to the body.
Boo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scab has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Boo.
Scab looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Boo.
Scab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boo moves away.#T3#
Boo misses with a lunging right hand
and Scab counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scab lands a really nice looking cross but Boo seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Boo misses the target.
Scab appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scab manages to avoid it.
Scab staying out of range there.
Boo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scab had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boo punishes Scab's body with a nice straight punch.
Boo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Scab.
Boo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boo throws a right hand that misses
and Scab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boo misses with a straight left. #T4#
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!
No joy there for Boo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boo throws a hook to the side of Scab's head but Scab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boo misses the jab.
Boo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scab appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boo Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo throws a sloppy body shot
and Scab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scab fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. Scab does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Boo.
Boo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scab counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Boo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scab blocks a jab.
Boo misses with an uppercut
and Scab makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Boo misses.
Boo loads up on a big right hand but Scab slips the punch.
Boo just misses with a punch to the body.
Scab swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scab manages to avoid it.
Scab seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. Scab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brent Scab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scab tests Boo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scab swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. Scab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boo throws the left hand but Scab avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Scab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boo finds it's way round the side to connect with Scab's head.
Boo Boo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boo throws an off balance right hand
and Scab counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boo thinking.
Scab defending well as Boo loads up on a big left hand.
Boo swats away the attempt to clinch by Scab.
Boo scores with a hook to the body. Scab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scab misses with a body shot.
Scab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scab thinks about countering with a body kick.
Scab is looking to wear down Boo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boo misses with a wild body shot.
Scab seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Scab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boo finds it's way round the side to connect with Scab's head.
Boo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scab counters with a nice body shot.
Boo is breathing heavily.
Boo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scab avoids the body shot from Boo.
Scab feinted with a counter takedown.
Boo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Scab lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boo cracks Scab with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boo throws a body punch but Scab moves out of range.
Scab swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boo swats away the attempt to clinch by Scab.
A countering left hand to the body from Boo misses.
Boo throws a body punch but Scab moves out of range.
Boo Boo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Scab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scab fails with a takedown attempt.
Scab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boo finds it's way round the side to connect with Scab's head.
Scab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boo looks to score with a jab to the body but Scab is just out of range.
Boo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scab was well out of range. Poor timing from Boo.
Scab shoots in and drives through. Boo sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Boo.#T4#
Boo throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Scab was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scab avoids the body shot from Boo.
Boo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boo lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scab moves away.
Scab was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scab bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scab.
Boo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boo misses with a hook to the body
and Scab counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scab tries to bum rush Boo with a series of wild strikes but Boo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Boo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Scab defending well as Boo loads up on a big left hand.
Scab wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boo throws a big shot that misses.
Scab swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boo swings for the body but Scab moves out of range.
Boo misses with a straight left.
Scab tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boo manages to circle out of the way.
Boo connects with a nice looking jab.
Scab throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Boo.
Boo misses with a straight left.
Scab was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo throws a body punch but Scab moves out of range.
Boo missing with a left hand there. Scab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scab throws a big counter combination but Boo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scab goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scab circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A left lands for Scab.
Scab blocks a jab.
As Boo backs away, Scab returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Scab was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boo.
Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scab manages to avoid it.
Boo throws a body punch but Scab moves out of range.
Boo looks to land a left hand but Scab moved out of range nicely.
Boo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scab was well out of range. Poor timing from Boo.
Scab scores with a jab to the body.
Scab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boo.
As Boo tries to get set, Scab tries to push him back and clinch up but Boo manages to avoid the attempt.
Boo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scab swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Boo lands a right hook to the body.
Boo misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scab misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boo misses with a lunging right hand
and Scab counters with a stiff right hand.
Scab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boo.
Scab thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boo misses with a shot to the body
and Boo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brent Scab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scab is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boo misses with a right hand
and Scab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scab misses with a low kick.
Scab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boo circles away.
Boo throws a body shot but no joy.
Scab throws a big counter combination but Boo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boo.#T3#
Boo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scab tries to counter by clinching up but Boo breaks away and moves out of range.
Boo looks to score with a jab to the body but Scab is just out of range.
Scab is looking to counter the offense by Boo and move into the clinch.
Boo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scab tries to clinch but Boo is having none of it.
Boo throws out a loose jab but Scab uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. Scab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scab seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boo tries to bum rush Scab with a series of wild strikes but Scab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scab is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boo.#T4##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Scab sends Boo down but not out. Scab dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Boo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scab lands a strong strike to the head of Boo. That's dazed him! Scab looking to finish here. Boo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Scab lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Scab!
In his post fight interview, Brent Scab gave a big smile as he said 'BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU WILL SUCCEED!'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Bulkanovski blocks the body kick.
Walsh scores with a shot to the body.
Bulkanovski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bulkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bulkanovski.
Walsh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bulkanovski blocks a head kick by Walsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulkanovski misses the target.
Walsh misses with a two punch combination.
Walsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Walsh stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Walsh scores with a four punch combination!
Walsh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bulkanovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Walsh throws a head kick that half lands.
Bulkanovski moves out of range of the body kick from Walsh. #T1#
Walsh scores with a body shot.
Bulkanovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walsh. Walsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Walsh gets in close and tags Bulkanovski with a short punch that almost sends Bulkanovski to the mat! Oh Bulkanovski is in big trouble! He turns his back on Walsh, trying to create some distance but Walsh rushes him, striking wildly and Bulkanovski goes down! The referee tackles Walsh into the cage to end the fight! Walsh is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darcy Walsh!
In his post fight interview, Darcy Walsh gave a big smile as he said 'We out here adlay cmon now. Representing the fingle adlay someone sign me up.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Samson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Umarov's guard.
Umarov wants to get back to his feet but Samson passes into half guard.
Umarov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Samson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Samson'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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Umarov for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Samson shoots in and bounces Umarov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samson stays in close to Umarov's body and controls the position. #T3#
Umarov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Umarov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Samson has passed into half guard!
Samson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Samson.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Samson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Samson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Umarov sprawls well initially but Samson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samson continues to stall.
Umarov is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Samson drives through with a takedown into Umarov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Samson is standing up over Umarov. Umarov looks to escape but Samson dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Samson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Umarov is looking to regain half guard here but Samson keeps moving and retains side control.
Samson 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 Umarov's shoulder. That is not cool. #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.
Umarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samson controls the position from side control.
Umarov strikes from the bottom but Samson takes advantage and advances to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Samson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Samson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Umarov to the mat! Umarov manages to get full guard.
Samson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson continues to hold on tight.
Umarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umarov can do to turn this around?#T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Samson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Umarov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Samson is in Umarov's guard.#T2#
Samson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jack Samson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Umarov wants to stand but Samson is controlling the position.
Jack Samson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Samson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Samson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Umarov's guard.
Samson stays in close to Umarov's body and controls the position.
Bagomed Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umarov is trying to control the position but Samson postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Samson!
A relieved looking Jack Samson 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: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rizzveira tries to sprawl but Richmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira moves into full guard. #SUB#
Rizzveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Richmond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzveira's body to avoid the submission. Rizzveira has instead reached around Richmond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baro Rizzveira!
A victorious Baro Rizzveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by Scab. #CUT2#It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Scab jabs at Lesnar's body.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Scab sprawls well.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Scab shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scab is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Scab circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scab throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #KD2#
Scab drops Lesnar with a beautiful combination! Lesnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scab is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Scab drops Lesnar with a beautiful combination! Lesnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scab is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Lesnar is rocked!
Scab cracks Lesnar's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lesnar slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Scab can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brent Scab!
Brent Scab made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'BELIEVE IN YOURSELF'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulkanovski.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Bulkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Bulkanovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bulkanovski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bulkanovski eats them both and turns towards Wade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Wade tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulkanovski. Bulkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wade tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulkanovski tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Wade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade lands the left hand.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulkanovski wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Bulkanovski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bulkanovski fails with the takedown.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Bulkanovski blocks a head kick by Wade.
A combination from Bulkanovski does no damage.
Bulkanovski checks a leg kick.
Bulkanovski feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
Bulkanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulkanovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Wade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wade looks to land a body kick but Bulkanovski moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulkanovski. That's going to slow Wade down. #T3#
Bulkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bulkanovski looks to move away, Wade throws a big counter combo but Bulkanovski just gets out of the way.
Wade stuffs the takedown.
Wade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocco Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulkanovski can pounce on him.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Bulkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulkanovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulkanovski is just out of range.
Bulkanovski throws a counter combo.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulkanovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulkanovski. #T4#
Bulkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wade takes a step back to recover.
Bulkanovski thuds his shin into the meat of Wade's side.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Bulkanovski.
Wade throws a big counter combination but Bulkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wade throws a hook but Bulkanovski avoids it easily.
Bulkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bulkanovski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulkanovski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bulkanovski clobbers Wade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Wade misses
and Bulkanovski counters with a left and a right that stings Wade.
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 Rocco Wade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wade thows a leg kick but Bulkanovski checks it
and Bulkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Wade backing up. Wade nods at Bulkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Bulkanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bulkanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Bulkanovski.
Wade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bulkanovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Wade lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch combination from Bulkanovski misses.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulkanovski.
Bulkanovski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bulkanovski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Wade misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Bulkanovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wade stops a takedown attempt from Bulkanovski. #BC#
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Bulkanovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bulkanovski with the inside leg kick.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Wade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wade throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Bulkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bulkanovski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wade.
Bulkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bulkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade throws a head kick that misses.
Bulkanovski shoots in but Wade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bulkanovski throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
Wade throws a counter high kick but Bulkanovski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rocco Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulkanovski connects with a leg kick. #T3#
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulkanovski.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulkanovski counters with an inside leg kick.
Bulkanovski lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily.
Wade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bulkanovski throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Bulkanovski is looking to clinch.
Bulkanovski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage!#T4#
Bulkanovski avoids the head kick by Wade.
Wade misses with the body kick
and Bulkanovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulkanovski with a nice calf kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bulkanovski. Wade shrugs it off though.
Bulkanovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bulkanovski misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Bulkanovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Bulkanovski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a head kick that misses
and Bulkanovski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Wade.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulkanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulkanovski. Bulkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Bulkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bulkanovski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bulkanovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bulkanovski dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Rocco Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Bulkanovski scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade lands a head shot.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulkanovski can pounce on him.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulkanovski wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
Wade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bulkanovski tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL2#
Bulkanovski clinches up with Wade and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bulkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Bulkanovski is looking to slow Wade down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulkanovski.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bulkanovski.
Bulkanovski slips under a jab from Wade.
Bulkanovski scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Bulkanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulkanovski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bulkanovski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bulkanovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Bulkanovski wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
Bulkanovski blocks a head kick by Wade.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulkanovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bulkanovski with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Bulkanovski throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
Bulkanovski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bulkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wade appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Bulkanovski gets a clinch.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade has had enough of the clinch but Bulkanovski keeps him there for the moment.
Bulkanovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Wade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bulkanovski trying to stall but Wade improves his position.
Bulkanovski missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Bulkanovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bulkanovski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Bulkanovski!
Alec Bulkanovski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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