Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 127
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Miekka lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miekka cracks Adams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miekka misses with a body shot.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adams enables Miekka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miekka wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miekka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miekka wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miekka trying to move into half guard but instead Adams has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Miekka keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Miekka managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Miekka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Miekka!#REVB#
Adams controls Miekka momentarily but Miekka frees himself.
Miekka trying to move into half guard but instead Adams has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Miekka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams trying to control but Miekka is working from the bottom.
Miekka has Adams pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Miekka has wrist control.#SUB2#
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Miekka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Miekka!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miekka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miekka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams wants to control from the top but Miekka keeps moving.
Miekka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miekka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miekka advances position into side control!#T4##SUB2#
Miekka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miekka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Adams striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face as Miekka controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miekka trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miekka wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puukko Miekka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miekka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miekka scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Miekka gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams manages to get to full guard.
Miekka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miekka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miekka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Adams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miekka, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Adams wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Miekka's closed guard. He's half up but Miekka has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Miekka pivots and extends the arm, Adams falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Miekka! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Puukko Miekka!
An out of breath Puukko Miekka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Pitstain throws a nice looking combination but Shipley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shipley throws a good cross that connects.
Pitstain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shipley counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Pitstain tries to keep at a distance but Shipley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shipley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shipley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shipley pushes Pitstain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shipley on the inside.
Shipley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipley is working Pitstain over against the cage.
Shipley lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shipley on the inside.
Shipley lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shipley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shipley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shipley misses with a body punch.
Shipley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Shipley.
Shipley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Shipley as the two fighters clinch.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Shipley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shipley lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shipley. #ROC2#Pitstain is rocked!
Shipley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Pitstain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipley lands a nice shot to the body.
Shipley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pitstain with a big uppercut! Pitstain tries to clinch up but Shipley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pitstain to the mat! Pitstain covers up and Shipley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alfred Shipley!
After winning the bout, Alfred Shipley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tiramisu as Bryant shoots in.#TD#
Bryant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiramisu was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryant finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Tiramisu pushes Bryant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tiramisu counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Bryant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiramisu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Bryant is working an open guard so Tiramisu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Tiramisu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tiramisu counters by moving into the clinch.
Bryant is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Tiramisu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiramisu.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Tiramisu shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Tiramisu moves into the clinch.
Tiramisu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face. #CUT2#It looks like Leandro Bryant has been cut.
Bryant wants to break free but Tiramisu has control.
Tiramisu is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Tiramisu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramisu.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Bryant tries for a takedown but Tiramisu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tiramisu moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.#BC2#
Tiramisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tiramisu clinches.
Tiramisu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Tiramisu breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Tiramisu lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Tiramisu takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bryant is rocked!#TD2#
Tiramisu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bryant wants to stand back up but Tiramisu manages to pass into side control.
Oh Bryant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Tiramisu decides to stand back up. Tiramisu steps back and let's Bryant get back to his feet.
Bryant seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##CL2#
Tiramisu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramisu lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Tiramisu. #BC2#
Tiramisu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tiramisu closes the distance and pushes Bryant back into the cage.
Tiramisu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiramisu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiramisu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Tiramisu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramisu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Tiramisu.
Nice body punch from Tiramisu - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiramisu.
Tiramisu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Leandro Bryant's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Tiramisu breaks from the clinch.
Tiramisu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Tiramisu with a jab.
Tiramisu drops Bryant with a huge uppercut! Bryant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tiramisu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Tiramisu!

Event: 3SD 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Faulkner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Faulkner lands a head kick!
Faulkner tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Mao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Faulkner quickly recovers to half guard.
Mao stops Faulkner from getting back to his feet.
Mao working Faulkner over with strikes.
Faulkner is breathing heavily.
Faulkner tries to get to full guard but Mao has control of the leg.
Mao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Faulkner has hold of Mao's hands but Mao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faulkner wants to get back to full guard.
Mao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mao working Faulkner over with strikes.
Mao lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Faulkner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Faulkner! Oh, Faulkner is in big trouble! Mao lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uzu Mao!

Event: ENIGMA 223
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Adams shoots in.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Warren.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warren! But no joy.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Warren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams preventing the sweep. #T1#
Warren controlling the position.
Warren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams works over Warren with some ground and pound from guard.
Warren wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warren holds on and takes a little breather.
Adams stands up over Warren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Warren is stalling in the full guard.
Warren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams is trying to keep Warren in close.
Warren content to stall in guard here. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adams is trying to keep Warren in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Adams shoots in.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Warren sprawls well.
It seemed like Warren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warren works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warren trying to control the position here.
Warren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warren controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Warren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren controlling the position.
Warren looking for a sweep. Not yet Warren, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Warren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams'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#
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams shoots and misses
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Warren has knocked Adams down with a huge combo! Warren steps away and waves a wobbly Adams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warren avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Warren lands a big uppercut and Adams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Adams looks OK. Warren waves Adams back to his feet!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#CUT2#Smash Adams's cut is getting worse.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Warren counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Warren!

Event: FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ruiz pushes Headingery up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Headingery gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.

Ruiz pushes Headingery off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Headingery on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Headingery wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
Headingery tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Headingery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruiz off and has taken his back!
Headingery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ruiz won't enjoy being in this position. Headingery looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruiz is tapping - it's over boys! Headingery picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lokren forces Tiramisu back against the cage and clinches.
Lokren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lokren tries for a takedown but Tiramisu manages to get underhooks.
Lokren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramisu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sairanix Lokren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lokren lands a takedown into guard.
Lokren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiramisu has momentary wrist control but Lokren slips an elbow through the middle.
Lokren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lokren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lokren working some strikes from top position.
Lokren is working Tiramisu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lokren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lokren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lokren connects with a couple of short punches.
Lokren loads up on a big left hand. Tiramisu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lokren looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tiramisu can't hide his disappointment, as Lokren celebrates the victory.

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Pitstain back into the cage.
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitstain.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitstain. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitstain throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ruiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pitstain misses with a double jab.
Pitstain throws out a leg kick but Ruiz moves out of range and Pitstain only half commits.
Ruiz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pitstain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pitstain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitstain feints a jab promting Ruiz to slip. Pitstain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruiz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitstain misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitstain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiz counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Pitstain misses with the body kick
and Ruiz counters with a head kick.
Ruiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitstain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Jordan Ruiz has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Pitstain. Those never looked like landing.
Pitstain staying out of range there.
Pitstain misses with a double jab
and Ruiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pitstain's knee momentarily.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitstain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Pitstain looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Pitstain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitstain.
Ruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitstain. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitstain throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Pitstain tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses
and Ruiz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Ruiz checks it
and Ruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Pitstain back into the cage.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitstain's face.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Pitstain blocks it.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ruiz pushes Pitstain up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Pitstain is blocking nicely.
Ruiz lands a shot to the body.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pitstain blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruiz eats them both and turns towards Pitstain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Pitstain moves out of range easily.
Pitstain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a thumping low kick.
Ruiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitstain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitstain throws a low kick but Ruiz avoids it.
Pitstain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Pitstain up against the cage.
Pitstain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitstain avoids the damage to the body.
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruiz.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruiz. #BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz throws a big counter head kick but Pitstain avoids it with no problem.
Ruiz cracks Pitstain with a good jab.
Pitstain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ruiz'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#
Ruiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitstain.
Pitstain swings widly with a right hand
and Ruiz counters with a nice body shot.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitstain throws a leg kick
and Ruiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pitstain's knee momentarily.
Pitstain misses with a body kick.
Ruiz counters with a body kick.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Pitstain back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitstain misses with a body kick.
Pitstain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruiz lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Pitstain in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Pitstain takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz connects with a body shot that sends Pitstain's belly button to the back.
Ruiz punishes Pitstain's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitstain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitstain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitstain misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ruiz to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Pitstain misses
and Ruiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Pitstain takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Ruiz clinches.
Ruiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitstain's elbow. #BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Ruiz checks it
and Ruiz counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan Ruiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruiz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitstain is defending well for now.
Ruiz missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
Ruiz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Ruiz clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitstain avoids the damage to the body.
Ruiz connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch. #T3#
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Ruiz avoids them all with ease.
As Pitstain backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Pitstain manages to avoid it all.
Pitstain throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ruiz looks to move away, Pitstain throws a big counter combo but Ruiz just gets out of the way.
Pitstain throws a right hand that misses
and Ruiz counters with a low kick, right behind Pitstain 's knee.
Pitstain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruiz feints and then cracks Pitstain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitstain down.
Pitstain lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitstain's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitstain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Ruiz.
A frustrated look appears on Pitstain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ruiz forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ruiz'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pitstain throws a leg kick
and Ruiz counters with a good low kick that Pitstain was not able to check.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiz moves out of range as Pitstain throws a body kick.
Ruiz with the inside leg kick.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Ruiz works on Pitstain's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitstain throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ruiz counter with a right hand. #T1#
A low kick from Pitstain misses
and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.
Ruiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitstain or not.
Ruiz landing knees to the head.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Pitstain blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz with a nice calf kick.
Pitstain misses the shot to the body.
Pitstain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ruiz forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Ruiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jordan Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitstain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruiz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruiz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitstain misses with a head kick.
Ruiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitstain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Ruiz throws a nice head kick!
Pitstain avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL2#
Ruiz instigates a clinch.
Pitstain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitstain misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Rodney Pitstain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruiz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Pitstain.
Ruiz tries a quick counter leg kick but Pitstain is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruiz. #T4#
Pitstain looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Jordan Ruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a leg kick.
Pitstain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.
Pitstain is trying to break free.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitstain's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ruiz!
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Foster throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Headingery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Headingery. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Headingery has Foster in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headingery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Foster wanted to stand there but Headingery had control of the position.
Headingery wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving.
Headingery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Foster's guard.
Foster wants to stand up but Headingery is controlling him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Headingery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Headingery has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Foster is looking to stand up but Headingery won't let him. #SUB2#
Headingery working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Headingery has his hands on Foster's head, controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Foster gets to his feet - Headingery follows without any prompting.
Foster scores with a push kick.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foster lands a front kick.
Headingery looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Headingery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foster - the referee stops the clock and Headingery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foster. Headingery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headingery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foster lands a head kick. Headingery smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Massif Headingery has been cut.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foster connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Headingery 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.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Headingery back into the cage.
Headingery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foster prevents it. #KD#
Foster drops Headingery with a big knee straight up the middle! Headingery is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Headingery is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Foster throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Headingery is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Preston Foster!

Event: FCL - 55
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Mferi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mferi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mferi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mferi keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Mferi.
Mferi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
letting Mferi counter with a right hand.
Mferi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Mferi circles away. #KD#
Mferi lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Mferi stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Mferi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Pitstain tried to score with a low kick but Piekny checks it.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Piekny moves out of range.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piekny moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitstain.
Piekny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Pitstain.
Pitstain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piekny.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Piekny has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Piekny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pitstain. #CL2#
Piekny instigates a clinch.
Pitstain has had enough of the clinch but Piekny keeps him there for the moment.
Piekny leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Pitstain is trying to force a seperation but Piekny has the dominant position.
Pitstain tries to circle away but Piekny has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piekny.
Pitstain is trying to break free.
Pitstain managing to block the knees to the body from Piekny.
Piekny wants to take the fight to the mat but Pitstain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piekny avoiding damage.
Pitstain is trying to break the clinch but Piekny is controlling him.
Piekny keeps control of Pitstain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #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.#BC#
Pitstain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piekny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain throws the kick towards the body but Piekny avoids it.
Pitstain looks to score with a jab to the body but Piekny is just out of range.
A combination from Pitstain does no damage.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitstain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piekny pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Piekny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitstain did well to prevent Piekny getting side control.
Piekny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pitstain tries to kick Piekny off but Piekny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Piekny seems content to control.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Piekny 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.
Piekny is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitstain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Piekny prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Piekny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitstain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piekny passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Piekny has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Piekny moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitstain prevents Piekny from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitstain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Piekny is controlling him well.
Piekny controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Pitstain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitstain tries to circle away but Piekny has him pinned against the cage.
Pitstain being controlled against the cage.
Piekny tries to pull guard but Pitstain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piekny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Piekny is pushing Pitstain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Piekny receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Piekny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitstain is defending well.#TD2#
Piekny decides to pull guard.
Piekny is adopting a defensive guard.
Pitstain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pitstain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Piekny is working an open guard so Pitstain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#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.
Pitstain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pieknys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piekny darts in looking for a takedown but Pitstain gets double underhooks and turns Piekny into the cage.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Piekny.
Pitstain throws a right hand that Piekny ducks under and follows up with a left that Piekny also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Piekny moves into range and clinches up with Pitstain.
Piekny wants a takedown. #TD2#
Piekny manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pitstain won't allow Piekny to sweep him here.
Pitstain is looking to stand up but Piekny won't let him.
Piekny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pitstain tries to stand but Piekny is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Pitstain gets to his feet - Piekny follows without any prompting.
Pitstain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses.
Pitstain misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Piekny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piekny stops Pitstain from standing up.
Piekny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Pitstain wants to stand but Piekny is controlling the position.
Piekny trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Piekny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitstain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piekny is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Piekny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Piekny moves out of range.
Pitstain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitstain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Piekny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piekny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet but Piekny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Piekny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piekny advances to half guard.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Piekny is controlling him
Piekny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pitstain is looking to get back to is feet but Piekny passes into side control. #T1#
Piekny taking a breather here.
Piekny tries to move to mount but Pitstain blocks the move with his legs.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
Piekny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitstain keeps working.
Piekny happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piekny's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Piekny in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pitstain is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Butler dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Butler's head and hops out.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Butler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adams scoring with punches from side control.
Butler tries to bench press Adams off him but Adams keeps the position.
Adams trying to control the position but Butler is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler sneaks back into half guard.
Adams blocks the strikes from Butler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is nestled in close to Butler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butler tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Butler's thigh. Butler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
Adams distracts Butler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Adams wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Adams distracts Butler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Butler controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself. #SUB2#
Butler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Butler's brow.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Butler looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adams is defending well. Butler quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Butler celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Butler!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 83
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Brade has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Brade.
Brade stalling.
Tiramisu trying to land knees to the body.
Brade is trying to break the clinch but Tiramisu has him pressed against the cage.
Tiramisu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Brade. #BC#
Tiramisu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brade lands with a hook. Tiramisu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brade fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiramisu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brade scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brade throws a series of punches but Tiramisu avoids them all with ease.
Tiramisu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Brade.
Brade with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Brade clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Brade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiramisu throws a head kick but Brade moves out of range.
Arthur Brade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramisu avoids the body shot from Brade.
Tiramisu throws a quick counter head kick but Brade was just out of range.
Tiramisu moves out of range as Brade strikes.
Brade misses with a double jab.
Brade misses with a combination #CL#
and Tiramisu moves into the clinch.
Tiramisu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brade backwards.
Tiramisu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiramisu can't find room to land a body shot as Brade controls the action.
Brade taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Tiramisu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brade controls his hands.
Tiramisu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Brade has been cut.#BC2#
Brade manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiramisu. That's going to slow Brade down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brade. Tiramisu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brade misses with a body kick.
Brade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Tiramisu counters with a nice right hand that sends Brade toppling to the canvas! Brade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiramisu finish him?!#ROC#Brade is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramisu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brade is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiramisu finish him?
Brade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiramisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brade seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiramisu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brade.
Tiramisu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arthur Brade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Tiramisu closes the distance and clinches.
Tiramisu has had enough of the clinch but Brade keeps him there for the moment.
Brade slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Tiramisu breaks the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Brade clinches up against the cage.
Tiramisu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brade wants to stall.
Brade just leaning against Tiramisu, taking a breather.
Brade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tiramisu with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Brade drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Steven Tiramisu!
In defeat, Arthur Brade stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave my all, but I actually was injured going into my camp. Congratulations to my opponent, He did well.'.

Event: ENIGMA 213
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Bruno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Bruno tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Bruno, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Bruno against the cage but Bruno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruno avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Adams backs off Bruno throws a huge counter combo but Adams manages to avoid it all.
Bruno landing knees to the head.
Bruno trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Bruno pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams avoiding damage as Bruno throws knees to the body.
Bruno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Bruno tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Bruno lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Bruno. #BC2#
Bruno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruno. Adams shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bruno!
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruno rushes Adams with punches - Adams moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Adams goes down! Bruno follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Bruno!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pitstain as Mckay shoots in.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mckay shoots in and gets a takedown into Pitstain's guard.
Mckay trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##ES#
Pitstain has his feet on Mckay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckay in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitstain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Pitstain is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Mckay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pitstain to his feet. #CL2#
Mckay clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pitstain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitstain misses with the combination.
Mckay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.#T3##CL2#
Mckay forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.
Mckay tries to work over Pitstain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mckay manages to break the clinch.
Mckay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Pitstain. No joy for Mckay on that attempt.
Pitstain works Mckay's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mckay.
Pitstain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mckay back to the cage. Pitstain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mckay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitstain's waist but Pitstain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckay off to one side. #T4#
Mckay fails with the takedown.
Pitstain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mckay dodges the punch combination from Pitstain.
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!
Mckay avoids the body shot from Pitstain.
Pitstain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Phillip Mckay has been cut.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick and Mckay moves out of range easily.
Mckay shoots in but no luck this time.
Mckay moves out of range of the body kick from Pitstain.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Pitstain is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Pitstain's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Pitstain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Mckay's cut.
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##CL2#
Mckay has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckay can do to turn this around?
Mckay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitstain.
Pitstain misses the shot to the body.
Mckay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mckay tries to clinch but Pitstain moves out of range.
Mckay shoots in for a double leg but Pitstain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitstain but Pitstain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitstain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckay fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Pitstain is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Pitstain's guard.
Mckay controlling from the top position.
Mckay prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pitstain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Pitstain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mckay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pitstain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pitstain throws a right hand that Mckay ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckay also avoids with ease.
Rodney Pitstain is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitstain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mckay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitstain slaps away a takedown attempt from Mckay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Pitstain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitstain misses with a low kick as Mckay jumps back.
Mckay dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitstain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitstain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mckay counters with a right hand to the body.
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mckay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mckay wants to clinch.#T3#
Pitstain blocks the body kick.
Mckay misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Mckay rushes Pitstain and presses him up against the cage.
Pitstain stops a takedown attempt from Mckay.
Pitstain wants to break free but Mckay has control.
Pitstain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitstain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mckay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pitstain regains guard.
Pitstain is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitstain. #T4##REVR#
Phillip Mckay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mckay stops Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Mckay slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay stops Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Mckay working over Pitstain with some ground and pound. Pitstain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Mckay is controlling him
Mckay is controlling the pace.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rodney Pitstain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillip Mckay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mckay blocks a low kick nicely.
Pitstain tries to score with a low kick but Mckay moves his leg out of the way.
Mckay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Mckay moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mckay breaks the clinch.
Pitstain lands with a shot to the body.
Pitstain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mckay.
Pitstain takes a swing at Mckay's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mckay slips a jab and a cross from Pitstain.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckay shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitstain sprawls well. He's pushed Mckay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitstain lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitstain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.
Mckay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitstain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pitstain wants to slow Mckay down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitstain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Mckay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitstain was covering up waiting for the punch and Mckay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mckay wants to control from the top but Pitstain keeps moving.
Mckay prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Mckay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckay trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitstain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckay stops Pitstain from standing up.
Mckay trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Mckay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mckay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pitstain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitstain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitstain tries to land a front kick but Mckay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Mckay drives through with a takedown into Pitstain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodney Pitstain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Mckay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitstain.
Pitstain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mckay counters with a nice body shot.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mckay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pitstain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mckay is continuing to stall.
Mckay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitstain keeps working.
Mckay lands some shots froms side control.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
Phillip Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mckay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Tiramisu shoots in and drives through. Mohabal sprawls well.
Mohabal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramisu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Tiramisu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiramisu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mohabal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tiramisu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Tiramisu's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY NEW YORK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Mohabal. Beautiful body shot.
Mohabal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiramisu is breathing heavily.
Tiramisu has his takedown stuffed
and Mohabal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohabal jabs Tiramisu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mohabal throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Mohabal.#T1#
Mohabal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Tiramisu is rocked!
Tiramisu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mohabal cracks Tiramisu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tiramisu falls backwards against the cage. Mohabal follows up with more strikes that drop Tiramisu to his knees. Mohabal keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tiramisu! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desidido Mohabal!

Event: FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Headingery to the mat! Headingery manages to get full guard.
Headingery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cliveira is controlling him.
Cliveira controlling from the top position.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cliveira slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
Headingery looks winded!#T1##SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Headingery is defending against the submission attempts here by Cliveira.
Cliveira trying to control the pace. #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.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Cliveira thows a huge punch but Headingery dodges it nicely.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
Headingery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira is really struggling to control Headingery but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Headingery to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Headingery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Headingery's half guard.
Cliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Cliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Cliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headingery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cliveira chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cliveira passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Headingery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Headingery is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura but Headingery is defending it quite comfortably.
Cliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cliveira.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Headingery pushes Cliveira off looking to stand but Cliveira dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira not doing much here. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but Headingery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cliveira's guard.
Headingery prevents Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Headingery won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here.
Cliveira is pulling down on Headingery's head. It's preventing any offense from Headingery, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cliveira has his foot on Headingery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Headingery works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Headingery wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cliveira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cliveira stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Cliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Headingery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira passes Headingery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cliveira not doing much here.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Cliveira is keen to just control but Headingery is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Headingery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Headingery defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Headingery trying to control from the bottom.
Headingery wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Cliveira content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Headingery is refusing to be controlled, as Cliveira sits in half guard.
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headingery sees it coming and defends easily.
Cliveira controlling the action here.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
Massif Headingery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Headingery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oharles Cliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cliveira 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oharles Cliveira!

Event: MILF 102 Pony vs Duboulay
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Gutz misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gutz's guard.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Gutz blocks nicely.
Adams trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Gutz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutz's head.
Adams trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams throws a strike but Gutz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is pulling down on Gutz's head. It's preventing any offense from Gutz, at least for the moment.
Adams looking to control.
Gutz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gutz's guard. #REVB#
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Gutz blocks nicely.
Adams postures up in Gutz's guard and throws a big left but Gutz blocks it.
Gutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there. #T2#
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adams working his ground and pound in the gym.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutz wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams is in close to Gutz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gutz is trying to control the position but Adams postures up. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Gutz's brow.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom.
Adams throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gutz loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutz, as that shot connected.
Gutz misses with an uppercut.
Gutz cracks Adams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Adams slips under a jab.
Gutz cracks Adams with a good jab.#TD2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gutz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gutz is not content to let Adams control the position. #T4#
The ground and pound from Adams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutz keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Smash Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smash Adams's cut.
That's time! Gutz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gutz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Gutz.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
Gutz lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Gutz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Gutz misses.
Gutz stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gutz cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams moves out of range as Gutz strikes.
Micky Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Smash Adams's cut even more.#KD#
Gutz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adams sprawling to the canvas! Adams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gutz finish him?! #ROC#Adams is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Smash Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gutz doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Adams crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Adams's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micky Gutz!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 53
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Krueger moves out of range of the body kick from Tiramisu.
Tiramisu throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramisu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krueger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Krueger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krueger lands in his opponent's guard.
Krueger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiramisu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krueger's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Tiramisu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Krueger is now in half guard.
Krueger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tiramisu!
Krueger throwing strikes here but Tiramisu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Krueger with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Krueger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Krueger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tiramisu tries to hold on but Krueger postures up.
Krueger content just to control the position here.
Krueger scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Krueger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krueger with good strikes from the mount here!
Krueger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tiramisu looks a forlorn figure.
Tiramisu is bucking up trying to escape but Krueger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Tiramisu is rocked!
Krueger postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tiramisu bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Krueger and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Krueger!

Event: MILF 86 Gardener vs Bloodgates
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Montes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Montes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montes wants it to stay on the feet.
Montes fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Montes moves into the clinch.
Montes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams keeps control of Montes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adams has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Montes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Montes trying to get back to his feet but Adams is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Adams controlling the positon.
Montes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Adams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montes for a finish.
Montes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Adams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #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.
Can Montes hold on?! Adams is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Adams lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Adams.
Montes wants to get back to his feet.
Montes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Adams is looking to control Montes but Montes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Adams keeps control of the position easily here as Montes tries to buck him off.
Adams lands a shot to the head. #T3#
Montes covers up after that shot from Adams.
Adams landing with strikes. #ROC#Montes is rocked!
Adams scoring with big shots to the body. Montes is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Montes was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smash Adams!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up with Pitstain, looking for a takedown. Mckay pushes Pitstain against the cage but Pitstain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pitstain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitstain duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Phillip Mckay has been cut.
Mckay digs a good hook to Pitstain's body.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Mckay avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Mckay.
Mckay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pitstain has knocked Mckay down with a huge combo! Pitstain steps away and waves a wobbly Mckay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mckay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mckay clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mckay pulls guard.
Pitstain preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pitstain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pitstain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckay avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Mckay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitstain's guard.

Pitstain pushes Mckay off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitstain jabs Mckay right on the nose. Mckay blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pitstain.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mckay or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitstain, which made it look bad.
Pitstain misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mckay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pitstain looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pitstain is looking to escape.#SU#
Mckay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mckay is looking to land body kicks.
Pitstain throws a nice looking combination but Mckay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Pitstain gets tackled into the cage by Mckay. Mckay maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mckay tightens his grip and picks Pitstain up, before dumping him to the ground. Pitstain manages to land in guard.
Pitstain is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitstain. #REVB#
Mckay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pitstain blocking the ground and pound.
Pitstain is bucking up trying to escape but Mckay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mckay throws some wild stikes that Pitstain manages to avoid easily.
Mckay controlling from mount.
Pitstain tries to buck Mckay off but Mckay takes his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pitstain covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Mckay has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pitstain is defending well but eventually Mckay manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pitstain has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phillip Mckay!
Rodney Pitstain was interviewed post fight and said 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

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