Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Tamburello moves out of range of the leg kick from McSlide.
Decent striking displayed by McSlide there.
McSlide misses with a low kick.
Tamburello loads up on a big right hand but McSlide slips the punch.
McSlide lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McSlide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamburello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Angels Above in the buildup to the fight.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McSlide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamburello moves away.
Tamburello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tamburello clobbers McSlide with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McSlide looks to land a left hand but Tamburello moved out of range nicely.
McSlide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSlide misses with a hook. Tamburello ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
McSlide lands a big right hand that sends Tamburello crashing to the mat! McSlide stays standing though and waves Tamburello back to his feet!#ROC2#Tamburello is rocked!
McSlide has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McSlide wants to land a leg kick but Tamburello is out of range.
Good work by McSlide as he checks the leg kick.#KD2#
McSlide cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McSlide has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tamburello to stand back up!
Oh Tamburello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
McSlide scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McSlide moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Tamburello! McSlide continues to tee off on Tamburello, landing with a left and a right! McSlide connects with a right hand that leaves Tamburello sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McSlide!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dorian McSlide!
Dorian McSlide thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFA 29
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Velez tries to clinch up but El Toro Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Velez throws a hook to the side of El Toro Iii's head but El Toro Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velez moves away.
Velez throws a body shot but no joy.
El Toro Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velez wants to clinch
and El Toro Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Toro Iii scores with a nice right hand.
El Toro Iii loads up on a big right hand but Velez slips the punch.
Velez scores with a body shot.
Velez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Toro Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velez staying out of range there.
Velez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Toro Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
El Toro Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Velez counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Velez.
Velez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Iii.#CL2#
Velez moves into the clinch.
El Toro Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Velez. #BC2#
Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velez punishes El Toro Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Velez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Velez misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from El Toro Iii misses its intended target.
El Toro Iii moves out of range as Velez strikes.
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Velez blocks it.
Velez slips under a jab from El Toro Iii.
Velez's corner calls for a 1-2. Velez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ceasar El Toro Iii has been cut.
El Toro Iii misses the jab.
Velez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Toro Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
El Toro Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Velez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Iii.
Velez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Toro Iii with a body shot.
Velez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro Iii throws out the jab. #T2#
Velez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Iii.
Velez looks to land a left hand but El Toro Iii moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velez lands a body shot.
Velez slips a jab from El Toro Iii.
Velez throws out a counter right but El Toro Iii avoids it with no problem.
El Toro Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velez moves away from the strike by El Toro Iii.
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Velez blocks it.
El Toro Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velez connects with a single shot there.
Velez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velez misses the shot to the body.
El Toro Iii defending well as Velez loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from El Toro Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Velez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Toro Iii with a body shot.
Velez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Velez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#El Toro Iii is rocked!
El Toro Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Velez counters with a nice body shot.
Oh El Toro Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Velez.
El Toro Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
El Toro Iii looks to land a right hand but Velez moved out of range.
A slow jab from El Toro Iii misses its intended target.
El Toro Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro Iii.
It seemed like Velez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Toro Iii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Velez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Velez swings away with a body shot that misses
and El Toro Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velez throws the left hand but El Toro Iii avoids the punch easily.
Velez moves out of range as El Toro Iii strikes.
El Toro Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velez takes a swing at El Toro Iii's ribcage but misses.
Velez throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Velez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velez.
El Toro Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Velez clinches. #BC2#
Velez manages to break the clinch.
Velez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from El Toro Iii misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velez! But no joy.
Velez scores with a hook.
El Toro Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Velez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Toro Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madden Velez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceasar El Toro Iii'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#
El Toro Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Velez misses with a wild body shot.
Madden Velez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Toro Iii scores with a head kick.
Velez misses the jab.
El Toro Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Toro Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Velez.
El Toro Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez tries to clinch but El Toro Iii moves away
and El Toro Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Velez.
El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it.
El Toro Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velez.
El Toro Iii misses with a straight left. #T1#
Velez throws a big shot that misses.
El Toro Iii scores with a head kick. Velez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Velez misses with a wild body shot.
El Toro Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Toro Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
El Toro Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches El Toro Iii on the side of the head.#KD2#
Velez cracks El Toro Iii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! El Toro Iii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Velez finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro Iii moves away.
Velez swings for the body but El Toro Iii moves out of range.
Velez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Toro Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Toro Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velez throws a sloppy body shot
and El Toro Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Toro Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velez throws out the jab.
El Toro Iii is looking to counter punch.#T2#
El Toro Iii throws a lazy right hand but Velez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Toro Iii avoids the body shot from Velez. #CL2#
Velez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Velez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like El Toro Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it.
Velez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it.
Velez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits El Toro Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velez slips under a jab.
Velez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Toro Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
El Toro Iii gets tackled into the cage by Velez. Velez maintains the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Velez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Velez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Velez.
Velez working aggressively here. #T3#
Velez throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Iii. #BC2#
Velez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Velez misses its intended target.
Velez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Toro Iii misses with a hook.
El Toro Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velez.
Velez moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Toro Iii throws out a loose jab but Velez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Velez throws an off balance right hand
and El Toro Iii counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Velez is rocked!
El Toro Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Velez throws a poor cross that misses
and El Toro Iii counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ceasar El Toro Iii!

Event: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Paa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Igwe sprawls well. Igwe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paa throws a lazy uppercut
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe is looking to slow Paa down with leg kicks.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa misses with a straight left.
Paa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Igwe counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igwe scores with a jab. Paa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Igwe cracks Paa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Paa is rocked!
Igwe misses the jab.
Paa is still on wobbly legs! Can Igwe finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa avoids the head kick by Igwe.
Paa seems to have recovered his senses.
Igwe connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Paa to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Igwe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Okoro Igwe!

Event: FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Reddick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Engberg takes one to the chin there.
Engberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
A slow jab from Reddick misses its intended target.
Reddick loads up on a big right hand but Engberg slips the punch.
Engberg scores with a body shot.
A jab from Engberg misses.
It seemed like Reddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Engberg misses with a wild body shot.
Reddick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Engberg.
Reddick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Engberg throws a right hand that misses
and Reddick counters with a nice uppercut.
Engberg misses with a body shot.
Reddick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Engberg connects with a right hand. Reddick shakes it off.
Engberg throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engberg cracks Reddick with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Reddick.
Reddick scores with a punch to the head.
Reddick moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Reddick moves out of range as Engberg strikes.
Engberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Engberg.
Reddick throws out a counter right but Engberg avoids it with no problem.
Engberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reddick throws the left hand but Engberg avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Engberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Engberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reddick misses with an uppercut. Engberg saw that one coming.
Reddick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Engberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Engberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Vidar Engberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engberg slips a straight right by Reddick.
Reddick misses with an uppercut. Engberg saw that one coming.
Engberg throws a hook but Reddick blocks it.
Reddick throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Reddick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reddick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Engberg.
Engberg misses with an uppercut.
Engberg misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reddick with a nice cross.
Engberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reddick is able to avoid easily.
Reddick misses with a hook.
Engberg throws a jab when Reddick was well out of range.
Reddick throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.
Reddick defending well as Engberg loads up on a big left hand.
Engberg throws a hook to the side of Reddick's head but Reddick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Engberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Engberg misses with a straight left.
Engberg loads up on a big right hand but Reddick slips the punch.
Reddick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Engberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Reddick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reddick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Engberg misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Reddick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Reddick takes one on the button.
Engberg sizes up Reddick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Engberg misses the target.
Engberg misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Engberg.
Engberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reddick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Engberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Engberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reddick lands a really nice looking cross but Engberg seems unphased.
Reddick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Engberg tests Reddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reddick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Engberg swings widly with a right hand
and Reddick counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Reddick lands.
Engberg misses with an uppercut
and Engberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Engberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reddick.
Reddick throws a shot from downtown. Engberg moves away and avoids it.
Engberg throws an off balance right hand
letting Reddick counter with a right hand.
Engberg misses with a hook
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Engberg throws a series of punches but Reddick avoids them all with ease.
Engberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reddick's head backwards.
Engberg misses with a right hand
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Engberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Engberg ducks under a wild hook from Reddick.
Engberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reddick looks to land a left hand but Engberg moved out of range nicely.
Engberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reddick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reddick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Engberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reddick throws a looping overhand right but Engberg ducks down to avoid it.
Engberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reddick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Reddick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reddick needs to keep his hands up - Engberg had a free shot at his head there.
Engberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Engberg misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reddick.
Engberg throws an overhand right that lands on Reddick's shoulder, as Reddick tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Reddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Engberg scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Engberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reddick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Engberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Engberg.#CL#
Engberg clinches up with Reddick and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reddick.
Engberg taking a breather.
Reddick keeps control of Engberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Engberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reddick wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Reddick can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
Engberg stalling against the cage.
Engberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Engberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reddicks head.
A body shot lands from Reddick.
We've been informed that Reddick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reddick prevents Engberg from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Reddick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Engberg throws a hook but Reddick avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Reddick.
Jon Reddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Engberg throws a series of strikes that have Reddick backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reddick.
Engberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Reddick.
Engberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Engberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reddick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reddick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Engberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Engberg throws a right and a left that Reddick avoids nicely.
Engberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reddick on the side of the head.
Engberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Reddick should have avoided that one.
Engberg drops his hands momentarily and Reddick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reddick throws a shot from downtown. Engberg moves away and avoids it.
Reddick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Engberg.
Reddick slips under a jab from Engberg.
Reddick looks to land a right hand but Engberg moved out of range.
Engberg slips under a jab from Reddick.
Reddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reddick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engberg.
Engberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reddick slips a jab from Engberg.#T3#
Engberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reddick moves out of range as Engberg strikes.
Reddick throws a front kick aimed at Engberg's knee but Engberg avoids it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engberg takes one to the chin there.
Engberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reddick misses with a hook.
Reddick throws a lazy right hand but Engberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reddick ducks under a wild hook from Engberg.
Reddick looks to land a left hand but Engberg moved out of range nicely.
Reddick walks into a stiff left hand from Engberg.
Reddick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Engberg.
A swing and a miss from Reddick.
Nice straight punches there by Reddick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reddick.
Reddick dodges the punch combination from Engberg. #T4#
Engberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reddick throws a hook but Engberg avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reddick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Engberg.
Engberg missing with a left hand there. Reddick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Engberg.
Reddick misses with an uppercut.
Engberg throws an off balance right hand
and Reddick counters with a straight right hand.
Engberg misses with a shot to the body
and Reddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Engberg misses with an uppercut.
Reddick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Engberg.
Reddick misses with a right hand
and Engberg counters with a straight right hand.
Engberg throws a big shot that misses.
Reddick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Engberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reddick.
Engberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Engberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Vidar Engberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Engberg forces Reddick back against the cage and clinches.
Reddick misses with some punches.
Engberg is stalling here.
Reddick has a couple of punches blocked by Engberg.
Reddick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Engberg can't find room to land a body shot as Reddick controls the action.
Engberg is stalling here.
Engberg scores with a shot to the side of Reddick's head.
A head punch on the inside from Reddick fails to land.
Reddick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engbergs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reddick can't find room to land a body shot as Engberg controls the action.
A short right from Engberg on the inside.
Engberg gets through Reddick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Engberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Engberg throws out a loose jab but Reddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Reddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Engberg.
Engberg misses with an uppercut.
Reddick avoids the body shot from Engberg.
Reddick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Reddick misses.
Engberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Engberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Engberg works the jab nicely.
Reddick lands with a straight right. Engberg didn't see that one coming.
Reddick looks to throw the jab but Engberg is out of range.
Engberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reddick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Engberg cracks Reddick with a good jab.
Engberg looks to throw the jab but Reddick is out of range.
Vidar Engberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddick misses with a straight left.
Engberg ducks under a wild hook from Reddick.#T2#
Engberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reddick throws out the jab.
Reddick throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.
Engberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddick circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reddick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Engberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reddick throws the left hand but Engberg avoids the punch easily.
Engberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Engberg throws an overhand right that lands on Reddick's shoulder, as Reddick tries to avoid the shot.
Reddick throws a counter combo.
Engberg misses with a double jab.
Reddick missing with a left hand there. Engberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reddick misses with a looping left.
Engberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Reddick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reddick missing with a left hand there. Engberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reddick throws a shot from downtown. Engberg moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Engberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Engberg is looking to clinch but Reddick is avoiding it.
Engberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reddicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reddick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Engberg throws a hook but Reddick blocks it.
Reddick with the inside leg kick.
Reddick looks to land a left hand but Engberg moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Reddick misses.
Engberg misses with a few strikes there.
Reddick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Engberg.
Engberg misses with a straight right.
Engberg misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Engberg takes one on the button.
A jab from Reddick misses.
Engberg blocks a jab.
Reddick throws a lazy uppercut
and Engberg counters with a straight right hand.
Engberg dips to his left and cracks Reddick with an uppercut!#T4#
Reddick throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.
Engberg missing with a left hand there. Reddick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Engberg throws a jab when Reddick was well out of range.
Reddick misses with a low kick.
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!
Reddick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Engberg.
Engberg throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Reddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Engberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reddick moves out of range of the strikes.
Engberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Reddick misses.
Engberg punishes Reddick's body with a nice straight punch.
Reddick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reddick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vidar Engberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Engberg 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vidar Engberg!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Nutz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Nutz.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nutz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Lang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nutz is able to avoid easily.
Nutz throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
As Nutz backs away, Lang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nutz misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a leg kick.
Nutz misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nutz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nutz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Nutz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nutz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Nutz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lang throws a body kick that misses.
Lang checks the leg kick.
Lang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joey Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Nutz.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nutz.
Lang scores with a kick to the body.
Nutz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Nutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nutz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nutz.#T2#
Nutz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nutz blocks a head kick by Lang.
Nutz stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutz misses with a hook.
Nutz misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a good, hard body kick but Nutz shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Nutz. That snapped Lang's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Van Lang has been cut.
Nutz takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Lang misses with a body kick. #T3#
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Nutz misses its intended target.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Nutz misses.
A shot to the body from Nutz misses
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Nutz.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Nutz.
Lang misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nutz.
Lang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lang misses with a head kick. #T4#
Nutz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Lang blocks the leg kick.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nutz with a hook.
We've been informed that Nutz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nutz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutz misses with a right hand
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Nutz.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nutz misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Nutz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Lang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nutz looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Nutz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang slips a straight right by Nutz.
Nutz throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a thumping low kick.
Nutz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Lang blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Lang.
The fighters circling - Nutz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nutz cracks Lang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nutz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nutz throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang walks into a jab.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Nutz connects with a body shot.
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Nutz throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang moves away from the strike by Nutz.
Nutz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nutz throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a big head kick but Nutz shrugs it off.
A low kick from Lang misses
and Nutz counters with a straight right hand.
Nutz blocks a head kick by Lang.
Nutz checks a low kick from Lang.
Joey Nutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nutz scores with a body shot.
Lang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nutz swings widly with a right hand
and Lang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lang there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutz scores with a jab.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nutz throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nutz's knee momentarily.
Lang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nutz takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Nutz throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Nutz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nutz misses with a body punch
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Nutz.
Lang walks into a straight right hand from Nutz.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Nutz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nutz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lang counters with a leg kick.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutz.
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Lang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutz. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Nutz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nutz cracks Lang with an open hand slap.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
Nutz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Lang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nutz misses the body punch
and Lang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nutz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang throws a push kick but Nutz slaps the foot to one side.
Lang throws a leg kick but Nutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang moves out of range as Nutz strikes.#TD#
Lang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nutz!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Nutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Van Lang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nutz throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a nice leg kick.
Nutz connects with a nice looking jab.
Nutz throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a body kick that stops Nutz in his tracks momentarily.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nutz lands with a hook. Lang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Nutz throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Nutz wants to slow Lang down by chopping away at his legs.
Nutz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Nutz misses with a looping left.
Lang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Nutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Lang.
Nutz misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lang blocks the low kick.
Lang throws a quick counter head kick but Nutz was just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lang 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 Nutz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nutz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Nutz.
Nutz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lang is out of range and Nutz settles back down.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nutz.
Nutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang. #T2#
Nutz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Nutz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Lang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutz.
Nutz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nutz cracks Lang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nutz looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang slips a jab from Nutz.
Lang slips a jab from Nutz.
Van Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nutz throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nutz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nutz misses with a wild body shot.
Lang connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Joey Nutz has been cut.
Nutz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Lang motions for Nutz to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nutz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Nutz finds it's way through Lang's defenses.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nutz cracks Lang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nutz 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 Lang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nutz lands with a cross.
Nutz misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Nutz throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutz scores with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Nutz!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 111
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Whack! Walker lands a heavy head kick that drops Narudaninamec. The ref tackles Walker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Narudaninamec was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Aiden Walker!

Event: NG 15
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Iii.
El Toro Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
Reed defending well as El Toro Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Reed blocks a jab.
El Toro Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
El Toro Iii looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro Iii.
Ceasar El Toro Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
El Toro Iii looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
El Toro Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
El Toro Iii throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Iii.
Reed moves away from the strike by El Toro Iii.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
El Toro Iii connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Malcolm Reed has been cut.
El Toro Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
El Toro Iii looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro Iii.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Toro Iii throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Reed ducks under a wild hook from El Toro Iii.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but El Toro Iii defends it well.
A big left from El Toro Iii misses.
El Toro Iii misses with an uppercut.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
El Toro Iii scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
El Toro Iii throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
El Toro Iii scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - El Toro Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro Iii throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but El Toro Iii defends it well.
El Toro Iii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reed's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
El Toro Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro Iii throws out the jab.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
El Toro Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Toro Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro Iii.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
El Toro Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Toro Iii missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from El Toro Iii misses the target.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
Reed blocks a jab.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but El Toro Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Toro Iii misses with a looping left.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
El Toro Iii misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control.
Reed wants to stand but El Toro Iii has his arm trapped.
El Toro Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro Iii is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceasar El Toro Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Reed's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
El Toro Iii misses with a straight left.
El Toro Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed avoids the head kick by El Toro Iii.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Toro Iii, as that shot connected.
El Toro Iii throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but El Toro Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Toro Iii misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but El Toro Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from El Toro Iii misses.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but El Toro Iii defends it well.
El Toro Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Reed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Toro Iii's guard.#SUB#
El Toro Iii is looking for a triangle here but Reed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Reed tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
El Toro Iii tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.
Reed wants to stand but El Toro Iii has his arm trapped.
El Toro Iii is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro Iii tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.#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.
Reed tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
El Toro Iii tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on El Toro Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro Iii tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Reed wants to stand but El Toro Iii is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from El Toro Iii misses.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Toro Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
El Toro Iii misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Toro Iii.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but El Toro Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice cross by El Toro Iii.
El Toro Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
El Toro Iii misses with a straight right. #T4#
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
El Toro Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
El Toro Iii misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Ceasar El Toro Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Toro Iii throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Iii throws a head kick that misses.
El Toro Iii throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed with the counter takedown but El Toro Iii avoids it easily.
El Toro Iii throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ceasar El Toro Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Reed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - El Toro Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
El Toro Iii misses the jab.
El Toro Iii throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from El Toro Iii misses.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Toro Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from El Toro Iii misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but El Toro Iii defends it well.
El Toro Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Toro Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Toro Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?#T1#
El Toro Iii cracks Reed with a good jab.
Malcolm Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro Iii throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed blocks a head kick by El Toro Iii.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
El Toro Iii looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but El Toro Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Toro Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control.
Malcolm Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed wants to stand but El Toro Iii is controlling his arm.
El Toro Iii is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Reed tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
El Toro Iii is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
El Toro Iii is trying to control Reed's posture but Reed avoids it.
El Toro Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
El Toro Iii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
El Toro Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed is trying to stand.
El Toro Iii controlling the pace. #T4##SU#
El Toro Iii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
El Toro Iii misses with a looping right.
El Toro Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
El Toro Iii throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from El Toro Iii.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
El Toro Iii swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Reed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Iii has a closed guard, preventing Reed from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceasar El Toro Iii!

Event: OFK 446 -
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Igwe blocks a jab.
Solomon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Solomon won't be happy with that.
Solomon is looking to get back to his feet here but Igwe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Solomon's back.
Well, with Igwe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Solomon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Solomon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Igwe.
Solomon is trying to break free.
Igwe controlling the position well here. Solomon rolled but Igwe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Igwe missing with strikes.
Igwe is looking to control Solomon but Solomon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Igwe keeps control of the position as Solomon tries to break free.
Solomon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Igwe somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Solomon prevents Igwe from getting a body triangle.
Solomon is really stuck here.
Igwe struggling to keep hold of the position.
Igwe struggling to land strikes to the head as Solomon covers up.
Solomon tries to break free.
Igwe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Igwe keeps control of the position as Solomon tries to break free.
Igwe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Igwe is not going to allow Solomon to sit and survive in this position.
Igwe struggling to land strikes to the head as Solomon covers up. #T2##SUB2#
Solomon is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Igwe has locked on a rear naked choke here! Solomon is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Okoro Igwe!

Event: NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Reddick connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tibi Jones has been cut.
Reddick lands with a shot to the body.
Jones looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Reddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Reddick.
and Reddick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Reddick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Reddick!
Tibi Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'ma take this one and double it for give it to next person'.

Event: NG 11
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Malinowski just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Malinowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Reddick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reddick blocks an uppercut.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike.
Malinowski lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malinowski.
Reddick working aggressively here.
Malinowski gets through Reddick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malinowski.
Malinowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malinowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malinowski cracks Reddick with a nice body shot.
Malinowski lands a left hand.
Malinowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Reddick tries to break free but Malinowski pushes him back against the cage.
Reddick misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malinowski fails to land.
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
Malinowski lands with a light punch inside.
Malinowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reddick.#T1#
Malinowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malinowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Reddick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Malinowski.
A short right from Malinowski.
Malinowski presses Reddick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malinowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malinowski.
Reddick working aggressively here.
Malinowski tries a body shot but Reddick blocks it.
Malinowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reddick misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reddick misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malinowski has a couple of punches blocked by Reddick.
Malinowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reddicks head.
Malinowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
Reddick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Reddick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malinowski throws a head punch that misses.
Reddick working aggressively here.
Malinowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Malinowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malinowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reddick.
Reddick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malinowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malinowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Malinowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reddick.
Reddick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malinowski misses with a body punch.
Reddick tries a body shot but Malinowski blocks it.
Reddick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reddick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
Reddick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malinowski cracks Reddick with a nice body shot.#T3#
Reddick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reddick is working Malinowski over against the cage.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Reddick blocks an uppercut.
Malinowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reddick.
Reddick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malinowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Malinowski scores with a shot to the side of Reddick's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malinowski.
Malinowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Reddick controls his hands.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reddick throws a punch but it's blocked by Malinowski. #BC2#
Reddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reddick scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Cyprian Malinowski has been cut.
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!
Malinowski loads up on a big right hand but Reddick slips the punch.
Reddick slips a jab from Malinowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reddick! But no joy.#CL#
Malinowski darts in and clinches Reddick up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Reddick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malinowski connects with a body shot that sends Reddick's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Malinowski coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Jon Reddick has been cut.
Reddick lands with a cross.
Cyprian Malinowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddick misses with a hook.
Malinowski scores with a body shot.
Malinowski defending well as Reddick loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Malinowski.
Malinowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reddick throws out the jab.
Reddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Malinowski closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reddick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malinowski lands a shot to the body.
Malinowski lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyprian Malinowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Malinowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reddick's hands.
Reddick takes a swing at Malinowski's ribcage but misses.
Malinowski misses with an uppercut.
Malinowski throws a lazy right hand but Reddick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Malinowski darts in and clinches Reddick up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malinowski.
Reddick can't find room to land a body shot as Malinowski controls the action.
Malinowski pushes Reddick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malinowski.
A short right from Malinowski.
Reddick lands an uppercut.
Malinowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reddick can do to turn this around?
Reddick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reddick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malinowskis head.
Malinowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reddick as the two fighters clinch.
Reddick scores with a shoulder strike.
Reddick misses with the head strike.
Reddick throws a head punch that misses.
Reddick blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malinowski.
Reddick working hard to break the clinch.
Malinowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Reddick working aggressively here.
Malinowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reddick blocks an uppercut.
Reddick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malinowski blocks an uppercut.
Malinowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reddick misses with a punch to the body.
Reddick throws a head punch that misses.
Malinowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reddick is breathing heavily.
Malinowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malinowski lands a left hand.
Malinowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malinowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malinowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malinowski pushes Reddick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malinowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Malinowski.
A short right from Malinowski on the inside.
Malinowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
Reddick has a couple of punches blocked by Malinowski.
Malinowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malinowski presses Reddick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reddick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Malinowski. #ROC#Reddick is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malinowski.
A body shot lands from Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reddick or not.
A shot in the inside from Malinowski.
A right hook to the body lands for Malinowski.
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
A short right from Malinowski.
Reddick is still on wobbly legs! Can Malinowski finish him?
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Malinowski lands a nice uppercut.
Malinowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reddick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malinowski throws a big uppercut that drops Reddick! More strikes from Malinowski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reddick lies dazed against the cage as Malinowski celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyprian Malinowski!
A victorious Cyprian Malinowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wan.
Wan misses with a few strikes there.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wan counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands a head kick!
Wan misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Wan, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wan.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Wan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Wan.
Wan misses with a double jab.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Wan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wan thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Wan looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wan missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wan.
Wan slips under a jab.
Wan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Wan counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Wan to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wan misses with a wild body shot.
Wan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker.
Walker misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Wan misses its target.
Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker misses with a shot to the body
and Wan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker throws out a counter right but Wan avoids it with no problem.
Wan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Wan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle, before Walker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aiden Walker!

Event: NextGen 9
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reddick moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reddick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reddick throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Reddick has been cut.
Reed jabs Reddick right on the nose. Reddick blinks but takes it well.
Reddick cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Reddick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reddick is looking to counter punch.
Reddick thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Reddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Reddick misses with an uppercut.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Reddick scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reddick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed tries to land a body kick
and Reddick counters with a big right hand! Oh Reed is in trouble here! Reddick follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Reddick!

Event: NextGen 7
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Tagalog moves out of range as El Toro Iii strikes.
A jab from El Toro Iii does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Reylam Tagalog has been cut.
Nice jab there from El Toro Iii.
Tagalog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tagalog looks for a takedown but El Toro Iii sprawls well.
El Toro Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
El Toro Iii lands a big right hand that sends Tagalog crashing to the mat! El Toro Iii stays standing though and waves Tagalog back to his feet!
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!#TD#
Tagalog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in El Toro Iii's guard.#SUB2#
El Toro Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tagalog lying in El Toro Iii's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. El Toro Iii decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tagalog taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceasar El Toro Iii!

Event: OFK 436 - Chambers Vs Gazersky
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunner misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Igwe manages to pass to side control.
Still in half guard, Igwe seems content to control.
Gunner is trying to stand back up but Igwe is controlling him #SU2#
Igwe decides to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Gunner lands a slapping body shot.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igwe feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Igwe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunner defends it well.
Gunner swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunner looks for a takedown but Igwe sprawls well.
A low kick from Gunner is predictable there #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunner won't be happy with that.

Gunner throws Igwe to one side and escapes!
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Igwe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunner misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gunner! #SUB2#
Igwe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Igwe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Igwe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gunner tries to escape but Igwe is in control. #SUB2#
Igwe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunner, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Igwe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Gunner throws a jab when Igwe was well out of range.
Igwe feints the counter takedown.
Igwe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe slips a jab and a cross from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a straight right.
Gunner is looking to wear down Igwe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gunner throws a head kick but Igwe moves out of range.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunner swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Igwe is just out of range.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Gunner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igwe. Igwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunner lands a head shot.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe with the counter takedown but Gunner avoids it easily.
Gunner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunner cracks Igwe with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner throws a series of punches but Igwe avoids them all with ease.
Igwe feints the counter takedown.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Igwe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunner defends it well.
Gunner dives in for a single leg takedown but Igwe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Igwe with the counter takedown but Gunner avoids it easily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Igwe's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunner tries to clinch but Igwe moves out of range.
Gunner misses with a looping left.
Igwe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunner defends it well.
Gunner throws a head kick but Igwe moves out of range.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Gunner misses #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Gunner pushes Igwe off and gets back to his feet.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Gunner takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Gunner misses with the head strike.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
Gunner misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
Gunner swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Igwe blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunner walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jet Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
A big right from Gunner misses.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Igwe moves out of range easily.
Igwe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igwe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunner throws a body punch but Igwe moves out of range.
A head kick by Gunner misses #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Igwe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Igwe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Igwe controlling the action here. #T3#
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Igwe trying to control the action but Gunner is working from the bottom.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunner misses with a straight left. #CL#
Gunner has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Gunner is pushing Igwe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Igwe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gunner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Igwe can turn it around.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Gunner won't allow it. #TD#
Gunner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gunner is looking to take a break and control but Igwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunner taking a breather here.
Igwe tries to bench press Gunner off him but Gunner keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Igwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igwe feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Gunner misses #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a single leg into guard. Gunner didn't expect that.
Igwe stops Gunner from standing up.
Igwe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Igwe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Igwe trying to control but Gunner is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Igwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunner tries a low kick but Igwe avoids it.
Igwe feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Gunner misses.
Gunner tries to clinch but Igwe moves out of range.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Gunner has Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Okoro Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner taking a breather.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunner tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gunner fails to land.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Gunner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Igwe dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Igwe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
Igwe dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jet Gunner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Gunner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Igwe regains guard.
Igwe is wriggling around but Gunner manages to pass to half guard.
Gunner trying to control from Igwe's half guard. Igwe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gunner passes Igwe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Igwe is trying to stand back up but Gunner is controlling him #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Igwe is controlling Gunner's trapped leg to prevent Gunner from advancing to side control.
Igwe is looking to escape.
Igwe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunner wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Gunner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunner, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Irwin clinches up against the cage.
Nutz lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Irwin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nutz lands a nice uppercut.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Nutz.
Nutz has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Irwin has Nutz pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nutz's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Nutz.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz tries to stall but Irwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Nutz.
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!
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutz.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Nutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.
Nutz misses with the head strike.
Nutz tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Nutz trying to control the position but instead, Irwin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nutz into the cage.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin avoiding damage.
Nutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nutz lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Joey Nutz has been cut.
Nutz dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Nutz.
Nutz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Irwin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nutz can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irwin as Nutz tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutz avoids it.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nutz lands with a right to the head.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nutz.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin stalling in the clinch.
Nutz lands a left hand.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Nutz is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nutz looking to slow down the pace here.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Nutz avoids the elbow strike from Irwin, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nutz blocks it with crossed arms.
Nutz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nutz is trying to break free.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutz avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nutz gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Nutz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Nutz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nutz misses with a straight left.
Nutz dips to his left and cracks Irwin with an uppercut!#CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Nutz up against the cage.
Nutz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Nutz is looking to control Irwin's arms but Irwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nutz has his back to the cage.
Nutz takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Nutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
Nutz stalling.
Nutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nutz letting Irwin take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Nutz fails to land. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin has Nutz pushed against the cage.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Nutz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Nutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Nutz.
Nutz is trying to stall.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutz avoids it.#T2#
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irwin avoiding damage.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
Nutz lands a left hand.
Nutz avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Irwin is stalling here.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nutz on the inside.
Nutz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nutz managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Nutz lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Nutz.
Nutz dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Nutz gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nutz tries to break the clinch but Irwin is controlling the position.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz can't find room to land a body shot as Irwin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Nutz.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutz takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Nutz lands with a right to the head.
Nutz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Nutz wants to stall.
Nutz lands a nice uppercut.
Nutz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nutz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nutz presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Nutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Nutz'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nutz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irwin tries to clinch
enabling Nutz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Irwin rushes Nutz and presses him up against the cage.
Nutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nutz misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin trying to stall but Nutz improves his position.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Nutz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nutz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Irwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irwin stalling against the cage.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Irwin controlling the action here for a moment.
Nutz wants to stall.
Nutz tries to stall but Irwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Nutz on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nutz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irwin is keeping busy.
Nutz seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Nutz.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Nutz circles away and keeps his distance.
Nutz clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nutz lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
Nutz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Nutz checks it.
Nutz throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin feints and then cracks Nutz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutz down. #CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nutz is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Nutz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nutz blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nutz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nutz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Irwin up against the cage.
Nutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Shawn Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nutz.
A short body shot lands from Nutz as the two fighters clinch.
Nutz stalling in the clinch but Irwin improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Nutz fails to land.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nutz avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nutz.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irwin missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Nutz has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Nutz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nutz lands a body punch.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nutz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Nutz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nutz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nutz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nutz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Nutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nutz 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Nutz!

Event: NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Collier gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Kenyon Collier has been cut.
Reddick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reddick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collier misses with a right hand
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Collier is rocked!#CL#
Collier moves into the clinch successfully.
Collier is trying to break the clinch but Reddick has him pressed against the cage.
Reddick lands a shoulder strike.
Reddick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reddick pushes Collier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Collier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Reddick breaks the clinch.
Reddick cracks Collier with a hook to the temple - Collier is on wobbly legs here! Reddick swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Collier falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Reddick wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Reddick!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narudaninamec moves away.#TD#
Narudaninamec darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking to control Narudaninamec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Narudaninamec haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Narudaninamec is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Narudaninamec to get the leverage.
Walker wants to improve his position but Narudaninamec is controlling well.
Narudaninamec is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Narudaninamec 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.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Narudaninamec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Narudaninamec is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Narudaninamec prevents Walker from improving his position.#SUB#
Narudaninamec seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Narudaninamec is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Narudaninamec has control of the leg. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Narudaninamec has control of the leg.
Walker is still trying to improve position.
Narudaninamec controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Narudaninamec is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narudaninamec is stalling in the full guard.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Narudaninamec lying in Walker's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Walker decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Narudaninamec taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aiden Walker!

Event: OFK 428 - Frewin Vs Gazersky
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Dudeson thows a leg kick but Igwe checks it #TD2#
and Igwe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dudeson's guard.
Igwe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Igwe being controlled here momentarily.
Dudeson wants to sweep here but Igwe controlling him for the moment.
Dudeson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Dudeson working a defensive guard here.
Igwe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Igwe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dudeson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dudeson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dudeson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudeson, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Igwe slips a straight right by Dudeson.
Dudeson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igwe's waist but Igwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudeson off to one side.
Dudeson shoots in looking for a takedown. Igwe tries to sprawl out of it but Dudeson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igwe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudeson throws a nice looking combination but Igwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Igwe with the counter takedown but Dudeson avoids it easily.#TD#
Dudeson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Igwe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dudeson advances to full mount.
Dudeson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dudeson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Igwe holds on for dear life, controlling Dudeson's posture momentarily.
Igwe is trying to escape the mount.
Igwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dudeson lands a big shot there that rocks Igwe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson unloading with bombs!
Igwe really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Dudeson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Igwe has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Igwe is working to get back to half guard.
Dudeson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Igwe tries to hold on but Dudeson pushes him away.
Igwe tries to reverse the position but Dudeson maintains control.
Dudeson lands a nice shot to the head.
Igwe is looking to improve his position but Dudeson isn't that keen on the idea.
Igwe wants to hold on but Dudeson pushes him away.#T4#
Igwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Igwe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Igwe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudeson stops Igwe from getting back to his feet.
Igwe wants to get back to full guard.
Igwe is still trying to improve position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dudeson connects with a nice short shot to Igwe's temple.
Dudeson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson is keen to just control but Igwe is a slippery customer.
Igwe wants to sweep but Dudeson has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dudeson misses with a wild body shot.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudeson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dudeson.
Nice takedown defense from Igwe. No joy for Dudeson on that attempt.
Igwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Igwe with the counter takedown but Dudeson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dudeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudeson looks to throw the jab but Igwe is out of range.
Igwe feints the counter takedown.
Dudeson keeps Igwe at a distance using the push kick.
Dudeson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudeson defends it well.
Okoro Igwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudeson throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a shoot takedown. Dudeson fights it but they end up in guard.
Igwe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dudeson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudeson, not yet. #T1#
Igwe content to stall in guard here.
Igwe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Igwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudeson is keeping the position for now.
Igwe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dudeson controls Igwe momentarily but Igwe frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Igwe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dudeson fails with a takedown attempt.
Igwe with the counter takedown but Dudeson avoids it easily.
Dudeson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Igwe eats them both and turns towards Dudeson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dudeson.
Igwe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dudeson thows a leg kick but Igwe checks it #TD2#
and Igwe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dudeson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Igwe is looking to stand up but Dudeson won't let him. #T3#
Igwe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Igwe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe throws a strike but Dudeson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Okoro Igwe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe wants to get back to his feet but Dudeson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Igwe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Igwe is pulling down on Dudeson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dudeson, at least for the moment.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Igwe keeping full guard, as Dudeson tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dudeson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dudeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Igwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudeson misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dudeson.
And Igwe tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudeson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudeson. Igwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudeson throws a looping overhand right but Igwe ducks down to avoid it.
Igwe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Dudeson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Igwe is trying to maintain the position but Dudeson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Igwe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Igwe keeping full guard, as Dudeson tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dudeson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dudeson stops Igwe from standing up.
Igwe is trying to keep Dudeson in close.
Dudeson forces his way into half guard.
Igwe looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Igwe is looking to improve his position.
Igwe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeson's back!#SUB2#
Dudeson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Igwe.
Igwe gets his hands free as Dudeson looks to control.
Igwe is trying to stick to Dudeson's back but Dudeson is turning into Igwe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Igwe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dudeson.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Dudeson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Igwe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudeson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Igwe wants to control from the top but Dudeson keeps moving.
Igwe stays in close to Dudeson's body and controls the position.
Dudeson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Igwe content to stall in guard here.
Dudeson looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Igwe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Okoro Igwe.
I think Igwe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Okoro Igwe!
In defeat, Dude Dudeson stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Boxaaja tries to stand and escape but Lee is controlling the position. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boxaaja 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.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lee is looking to control Boxaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxaaja in particular looking to stall.
Boxaaja's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Boxaaja.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Boxaaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Lee tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is trying to stand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boxaaja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Boxaaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Boxaaja gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
Phol Boxaaja thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ragnarsson as Lin shoots in.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Lin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Lin manages to avoid it.
Lin moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Lin with the counter takedown but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Lin is out of range.
Jab, jab by Ragnarsson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ragnarsson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lin goes down! Can Ragnarsson finish him!?#ROC#Lin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lin's head.
Lin is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarsson finish him?#SUB2#
Lin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ragnarsson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lin.
Ragnarsson lands a strong strike to the head of Lin. That's dazed him! Ragnarsson looking to finish here. Lin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ragnarsson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
St Pierre takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Quinton St Pierre has been cut.
Nutz misses with a kick to the body.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Nutz.
St Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nutz momentarily.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutz.
Nutz ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
A jab from Nutz does it's job there.
Nutz cracks St Pierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
St Pierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Nutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
St Pierre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
St Pierre looks to land a left hand but Nutz moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Nutz is just out of range.
Nutz throws a hook but St Pierre avoids it easily.
Nutz thows a leg kick but St Pierre checks it
and St Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Pierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
St Pierre swings for the body but Nutz moves out of range.
St Pierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
Nutz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Nutz takes one to the side of the head.
St Pierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nutz throws a front kick aimed at St Pierre's knee but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Pierre.
Nutz misses with a low kick as St Pierre jumps back.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nutz was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Nutz feints a counter leg kick.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a body shot
and Nutz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutz misses with a straight right.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nutz.
St Pierre scores with a body shot.
A big right from Nutz misses.
Nutz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nutz misses with a right hand
and St Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
St Pierre throws a hook but Nutz blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nutz.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutz manages to avoid it.
Nutz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
St Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nutz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Pierre has time to react.
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nutz.
St Pierre takes one to the chin there.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Nutz is just out of range.
St Pierre takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Nutz is out of range.
Nutz loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nutz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nutz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice straight punches there by Nutz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nutz.#ROC2#St Pierre is rocked!
Nutz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks St Pierre out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Nutz!

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