Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSDFN 4
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Maximin throws a right and a left that Heddwyn avoids nicely.
Maximin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heddwyn misses with a body shot.
Heddwyn punishes Maximin's body with a nice straight punch.
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin lands a nice looking body kick.
Maximin delivers a nice body kick.
Maximin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heddwyn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maximin - the referee stops the clock and Heddwyn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maximin. Heddwyn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheers as Heddwyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximin doesn't seem phased though.
Maximin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heddwyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximin circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heddwyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximin moves away.
A solid body kick from Maximin.
Maximin cracks Heddwyn with a good jab.
Heddwyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximin off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Maximin avoids the body shot from Heddwyn.
Maximin thuds his shin into the meat of Heddwyn's side.
Maximin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heddwyn throws a series of strikes that have Maximin backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Matthieu Maximin has been cut.
Heddwyn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heddwyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin unleashes a big counter combination but Heddwyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heddwyn swinging wildly here.
Maximin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Heddwyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximin! But no joy.
Maximin thuds his shin into the meat of Heddwyn's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heddwyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heddwyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximin on the side of the head.
Heddwyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Heddwyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Maxen Heddwyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heddwyn looks to throw the jab but Maximin is out of range.
Maximin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heddwyn throws out the jab.
Maximin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heddwyn.
Maximin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximin throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heddwyn. Maximin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heddwyn with a body shot.
Maximin fakes the leg kick and cracks Heddwyn in the body.
Heddwyn throws a series of punches but Maximin avoids them all with ease.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Maximin moves out of range as Heddwyn strikes.
Heddwyn misses with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Maximin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heddwyn throwing a counter right hand but Maximin manages to avoid it.
Heddwyn looks to land a right hand but Maximin moved out of range.#T3#
Maximin lands a lovely overhand right.
Maximin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heddwyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heddwyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximin.
Heddwyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximin moves away.
Maximin slips a jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heddwyn will feel that in the morning.
Heddwyn is breathing heavily.
Maximin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heddwyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximin keeps Heddwyn at a distance using the push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Heddwyn. Those never looked like landing.
Maximin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Maximin.
Maximin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximin misses with a wild combination.
Maximin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximin.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Heddwyn avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Heddwyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heddwyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maximin lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Maximin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heddwyn misses with the combination.
Maximin throws a combination. Heddwyn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T5#
Maximin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heddwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Maximin slips under a jab.
Maximin moves out of range as Heddwyn strikes.
Maximin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heddwyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Heddwyn misses
and Maximin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heddwyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maximin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Heddwyn clobbers Maximin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heddwyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximin.
Maximin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maximin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heddwyn will feel that in the morning.
Maximin throws a front kick that sends Heddwyn stumbling back into the ropes.#T6#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heddwyn.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Maximin connects with a high kick.
Maximin moves out of range as Heddwyn strikes.
Maximin unleashes a big counter combination but Heddwyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Maximin.
Heddwyn looks to land a right hand but Maximin moved out of range.
Heddwyn jabs Maximin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heddwyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximin was well out of range. Poor timing from Heddwyn.
Maximin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heddwyn misses with a shot to the body
and Maximin counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heddwyn. Maximin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximin looks to score with a jab to the body but Heddwyn is just out of range.
It looked like Heddwyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T7#
Maximin blocks a jab.
Maximin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heddwyn lands a really nice looking cross but Maximin seems unphased.
Heddwyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximin! But no joy.
Heddwyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximin slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Maximin. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Maximin.
Heddwyn loads up on a big right hand but Maximin slips the punch.
Maximin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heddwyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximin counters with a one-two to the body.
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Maximin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heddwyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximin counters with a big head kick but Heddwyn shrugs it off. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heddwyn misses with an uppercut. Maximin saw that one coming.
Maximin slips under a jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Heddwyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximin slips a jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maximin to counter with a crisp jab.
Heddwyn swings for the body but Maximin moves out of range.
Heddwyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximin is looking for the big counter here.
Heddwyn connects with a jab.
Maximin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maximin, as that shot connected.
Maximin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heddwyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heddwyn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heddwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot. #T9#
Maximin throws a shot to the body.
Maximin misses with a head kick.
Maximin slips a jab from Heddwyn.
Maximin is looking for the big counter here.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximin misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heddwyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heddwyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heddwyn takes a step back to recover.
Maximin throws a series of strikes that have Heddwyn backpedaling.
Heddwyn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Maximin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Maximin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Heddwyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthieu Maximin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heddwyn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maximin counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maximin!
Maximin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heddwyn throws out the jab.
Heddwyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maximin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heddwyn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Heddwyn misses with an uppercut. Maximin saw that one coming.
Crunch! Maximin slams his shin into Heddwyn's torso.
Maximin scores with a shot to the body.
Maximin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximin moves away from the strike by Heddwyn.
Heddwyn misses with a wild body shot.
Maximin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maximin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximin lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Heddwyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heddwyn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maximin. That one must have hurt.
Heddwyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximin lands a nice shot that snaps Heddwyn's head back.
Maximin throws a sloppy head kick and Heddwyn moves out of range easily.
Maximin moves out of range of the strikes.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
Heddwyn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maximin.
Maximin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maximin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heddwyn will feel that in the morning.
Maximin throws a head kick that half lands.
Heddwyn throws a body punch but Maximin moves out of range.
Heddwyn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maximin swinging wildly here. #T2#
Maximin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heddwyn throws a hook to the side of Maximin's head but Maximin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heddwyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heddwyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matthieu Maximin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heddwyn dodges the punch combination from Maximin.
Nice defenses there by Maximin.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn ducks under a wild hook from Maximin.
Maximin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heddwyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximin counters with a good low kick that Heddwyn was not able to check.
Heddwyn throws the left hand but Maximin avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
As Heddwyn backs off Maximin throws a huge counter combo but Heddwyn manages to avoid it all.
Maximin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heddwyn.
Maximin thinks about the counter body kick.
Maximin throws a head kick that Heddwyn semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Heddwyn misses the target.
Heddwyn digs a good body shot into Maximin's ribs.
Maximin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a looping overhand right but Maximin ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Maximin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Heddwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Heddwyn throws a series of punches but Maximin avoids them all with ease.
Heddwyn throws a series of punches but Maximin moves out of range.
Maximin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Maximin, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Maximin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heddwyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heddwyn thinking.
A solid body kick from Maximin.
Maximin throws out a powerful jab.
Heddwyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximin.
A head kick misses from Maximin.
Maximin slips under a jab.
Maximin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximin scores with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maximin. Heddwyn shrugs it off though.
Heddwyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximin.
Heddwyn misses with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T5#
Heddwyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximin.
Heddwyn is looking to counter punch.
Heddwyn lands a nice hook to Maximin's body. Maximin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heddwyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heddwyn lands a jab to Maximin's midsection.
Maximin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heddwyn lands the left hand.
Maximin defending well as Heddwyn loads up on a big left hand.
Maximin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heddwyn.
Maximin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.#T6#
Heddwyn scores with a jab to the body.
Heddwyn misses with a straight left.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximin misses with an uppercut. Heddwyn saw that one coming.
Heddwyn avoids the head kick by Maximin.
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!
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
A telegraphed right hand from Heddwyn misses the target.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
A big left from Heddwyn misses.
Heddwyn lands a head shot.
Maximin connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Maximin.
Heddwyn looks to throw the jab but Maximin is out of range. #T7#
Heddwyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximin throws a counter combo.
Heddwyn blocks a head kick by Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a body punch but Maximin moves out of range.
Heddwyn throws a hook to the side of Maximin's head but Maximin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heddwyn lands with a cross.
Maximin swings for the body but Heddwyn moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Heddwyn misses the target.
Maximin moves away from the strike by Heddwyn.
And Maximin responds with a good body kick, but Heddwyn manages to step out the way in time.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Heddwyn avoids it well. #T8#
Heddwyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximin unleashes a big counter combination but Heddwyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heddwyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximin in his tracks.
A big right from Heddwyn misses.
Maximin defending well as Heddwyn loads up on a big left hand.
Heddwyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximin.
Heddwyn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximin avoids the body shot from Heddwyn.
A big left from Heddwyn misses.
A jab from Heddwyn misses.
Heddwyn throws a nice looking combination but Maximin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heddwyn takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T9#
Maximin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heddwyn's head.
A jab from Heddwyn misses.
Maximin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heddwyn misses with an uppercut
and Maximin counters with a left and a right that stings Heddwyn.
Maximin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heddwyn.
Maximin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximin throws a head kick but Heddwyn moves out of range.
Heddwyn throws a lazy right hand but Maximin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heddwyn slips a jab from Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Maximin misses with a head kick.
Heddwyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximin manages to avoid it.
Maxen Heddwyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthieu Maximin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximin throws a lazy right hand but Heddwyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthieu Maximin.
Well Maximin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 18:20
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Maximin!
After winning the bout, Matthieu Maximin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Quinn works Mcgee's body with a nice hook.
Quinn scores with a decent looking hook.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Mcgee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mcgee tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn is trying to control Mcgee's posture but Mcgee avoids it.
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mcgee tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mcgee landing a few strikes.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Quinn is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgee keeps moving and retains side control.
Mcgee working away.
Mcgee working the head and body with strikes.
Quinn trying to remain calm as Mcgee controls from the top position.
Mcgee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quinn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcgee's best efforts.#SUB#
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgee. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgee seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcgee wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Mcgee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Mcgee lands with some strikes.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Quinn to control.#SUB#
Mcgee is working for a guillotine from mount but Quinn frees his head quite easily.
Mcgee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgee moves to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Quinn turns into Mcgee and is now in his guard.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Quinn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgee! #REVR#
Quinn is looking to reverse the position.
Quinn is not content to let Mcgee control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
Quinn wants to control but Mcgee postures up.
Mcgee controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quinn is not content to let Mcgee control the position.
Mcgee moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee is stalling here but it's allowed Quinn to get half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rolly Mcgee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mcgee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quinn tries to clinch #TD#
and Mcgee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.
Mcgee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Quinn pushes a forearm under Mcgee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mcgee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cade Quinn!
Cade Quinn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Stankovic lands with a nice combination. Newton backs away looking to recover.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Newton stalks Stankovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stankovic's face. Stankovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Stankovic jabs at Newton's body.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stankovic counters with a left and a right that stings Newton.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Stankovic does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stankovic.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick and Stankovic moves out of range easily.
Newton looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stankovic has knocked Newton down with a huge combo! Stankovic steps away and waves a wobbly Newton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Newton is rocked!
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Newton seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Stankovic misses. #KD#
Stankovic drops Newton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Newton looks back up at him and smiles so Stankovic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stankovic misses with a wild combination.
Stankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton. #T1#
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Newton counters with a straight right hand.
Newton slips under a jab from Stankovic.
A big right from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton misses with a right hand
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Stankovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Stankovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Newton misses the jab.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Newton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Stankovic lands with a hook. Newton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stankovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Stankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic slips a jab from Newton.
Stankovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Stankovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stankovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stankovic swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a jab when Stankovic was well out of range.
A jab from Newton misses.
Stankovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
Newton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stankovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton throws a right and a left that Stankovic avoids nicely.
Stankovic misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Stankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stankovic is looking to counter punch.
Newton throws a right and a left that Stankovic avoids nicely.
Stankovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Newton rushes Stankovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stankovic.
A body shot lands from Stankovic.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
Newton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stankovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Stankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Stankovic as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Stankovic. #T4#
A short right from Stankovic.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton blocks a jab.
Stankovic punishes Newton's body with a nice straight punch.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
A lazy left from Stankovic finds it's target.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Stankovic clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Stankovic misses with a wild combination.
Stankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Djordje Stankovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stankovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stankovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stankovic lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Stankovic with a jab.
Newton walks into a jab.
Stankovic cracks Newton with a left hook right on the temple and Newton goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stankovic lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Newton is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dolton's head.
Dolton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Dolton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dolton feinted with a counter takedown.
Okafor 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.
Dolton has a takedown stuffed.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Dolton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Okafor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dolton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Dolton eventually gives up the hold.
Okafor is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?#T1#
Dolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okafor defending well though.
Okafor gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dolton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Dolton postures up.
Okafor seems keen to control Dolton's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okafor working a defensive guard here. #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.
Dolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okafor controls Dolton momentarily but Dolton frees himself.
Okafor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dolton throws a big elbow that misses.
Okafor is pulling down on Dolton's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor misses with a hook. Dolton ducked under it nicely.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dolton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolton or perhaps it was just good defense by Okafor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Dolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Dolton fails with a takedown attempt.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Dolton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dolton's head.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor cracks Dolton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Dolton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dolton lands in his opponent's guard.
Okafor is trying to keep Dolton in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okafor controlling the position.#T4#
Dolton is in close to Okafor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Okafor pulls Dolton in close to prevent any damage.
Dolton working some strikes from top position.
Okafor pulls Dolton in close to prevent any damage.
Dolton throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolton.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dolton throwing strikes but missing.
Dolton being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Dolton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dolton working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Dolton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dolton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolton has Okafor pulled in close to control his posture.
Dolton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T6#
Okafor postures up.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor postures up.
Dolton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okafor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dolton is pulling down on Okafor's head. It's preventing any offense from Okafor, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dolton takes one to the side of the head. #T7#
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dolton on the side of the head.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolton moves away.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dolton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Okafor cracks Dolton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Okafor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dolton to stand back up!#ROC2#Dolton is rocked!
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws an overhand right that drops Dolton like a sack of potatoes! Okafor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.

Event: SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Conrad looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Strickland.
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conrad counters with a one-two to the body.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Conrad misses the target.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Conrad is just out of range.
Nice cross by Strickland.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conrad.
Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strickland misses with a shot to the body
and Conrad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strickland scores with a nice strike.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Conrad's head but Conrad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conrad is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Conrad is looking to chop away at Strickland's legs.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Conrad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strickland lands the left hand.
Conrad ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Strickland's corner calls for a 1-2. Strickland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strickland misses with a lunging right hand
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Conrad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conrad checks a leg kick.
Strickland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Conrad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Conrad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a combination
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Conrad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Strickland. Those never looked like landing.
Conrad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strickland checks a low kick from Conrad.
Strickland lands with a shot to the body.
Conrad takes one on the button.
Conrad slips under a jab from Strickland.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target. #T3#
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Conrad.
Conrad throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad slips a straight right by Strickland.
Conrad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Conrad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conrad ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Conrad is looking for a counter combo.
Strickland throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Strickland misses the jab.
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conrad momentarily.
A jab from Strickland finds it's way through Conrad's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland misses with a hook
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Strickland misses.
Strickland throws a body punch but Conrad moves out of range.
Strickland gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Strickland throws a hook but Conrad blocks it.
Strickland misses with a hook
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strickland thows a left - swing and a miss! #T5#
Strickland swings widly with a right hand
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strickland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conrad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Conrad is out of range.
Conrad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strickland just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Strickland misses
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland moves away from the strike by Conrad.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Conrad's ribs.
Strickland connects with a nice looking jab.
Strickland lands a lovely overhand right.
Strickland misses with a right hand
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T6#
Strickland thows a leg kick but Conrad checks it
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland slips a straight right by Conrad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strickland misses with a leg kick
enabling Conrad to counter with a crisp jab.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily.
Conrad is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Conrad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strickland misses the body punch
and Conrad counters with a series of strikes. Strickland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Strickland. Those never looked like landing. #T7#
Conrad moves away from the strike by Strickland.
A combination from Strickland does no damage.
Conrad throwing a counter right hand but Strickland manages to avoid it.
A big left from Strickland misses.
It looked like Conrad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Strickland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conrad doesn't seem phased though.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Conrad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Strickland.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Conrad avoids it.
Conrad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strickland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conrad moves away.
Strickland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Conrad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T8#
Strickland throws a jab when Conrad was well out of range.
Strickland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Conrad counters with a leg 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!
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland 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.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strickland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conrad.
Strickland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conrad moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Strickland with a nice cross.#T9#
Strickland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conrad doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Strickland as he connects with a hook.
Strickland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conrad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conrad lands the left hand.
Strickland throws a body shot but no joy.
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Strickland throws the left hand but Conrad avoids the punch easily.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deangelo Strickland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Conrad misses with a right hand
and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conrad loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strickland.
Conrad takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conrad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strickland throws an overhand right that lands on Conrad's shoulder, as Conrad tries to avoid the shot.
Strickland throws a leg kick but Conrad checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Conrad down. #T1#
Conrad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conrad was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Strickland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strickland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Conrad.
Conrad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strickland.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Conrad avoids it well.
Darnell Conrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strickland thows a leg kick but Conrad checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strickland misses with a right hand
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Strickland misses the target.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Strickland throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland misses with an uppercut
and Conrad counters with a three punch combo that has Strickland backing up. Strickland nods at Conrad to acknowledge the strikes.
Conrad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strickland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conrad.
Strickland throws a lazy body kick
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Conrad's head back. #T3#
Strickland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland with a nice cross.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Conrad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Strickland.
Conrad slips a jab from Strickland.
Conrad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strickland missing with a left hand there. Conrad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a leg kick
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad. #T4#
Strickland misses with a combination
and Conrad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strickland is breathing heavily.
Conrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Strickland backs away, Conrad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Conrad.
Conrad throws a quick counter head kick but Strickland was just out of range.
Strickland throws a right hand that misses
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland fails to land with a series of punches.
Strickland thumps Conrad with a low kick.
Conrad lands a jab.
Conrad loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Strickland misses with a kick to the body
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T5#
Conrad throws a right hand that Strickland ducks under and follows up with a left that Strickland also avoids with ease.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Conrad both land. Nice combination.
Strickland throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Strickland misses
and Conrad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland jabs Conrad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strickland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conrad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Conrad counters with a two punch combo. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland throws a lazy uppercut
and Conrad counters with a two punch combo.
Strickland jabs Conrad right on the nose. Conrad blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Conrad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Conrad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strickland. That did some damage!
Conrad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conrad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conrad duly obliges.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Conrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strickland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conrad is out of range and Strickland settles back down.
Conrad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a leg kick
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Conrad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T7#
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Strickland.
Conrad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conrad counters with a thumping low kick.
Conrad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Strickland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Conrad cracks Strickland with a right hand to the side of the head.#T8#
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conrad moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Strickland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conrad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conrad throws a solid leg kick but Strickland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conrad.
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conrad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Conrad moved out of range.
Conrad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conrad moves out of range as Strickland throws a body kick.
Conrad looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Conrad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
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!
Strickland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strickland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conrad looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T9#
Conrad checks a low kick from Strickland.
Conrad throws a counter high kick but Strickland was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strickland swinging wildly here.
Strickland throws an off balance right hand
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conrad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conrad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland lands a two punch combo.
Strickland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conrad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darnell Conrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deangelo Strickland.
Well Strickland 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 18:20
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 18:20
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!

Event: MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Harrison swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Harrison slips under a jab from Patterson.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson lands with a cross.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Patterson has time to react.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Michael Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrison works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Harrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Aron Patterson has been cut.#CL#
Patterson closes the distance and pushes Harrison back into the cage.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Harrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Harrison.
Harrison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patterson up against the cage.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Harrison won't allow it.
Patterson tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harrison lands an uppercut.
Harrison presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Harrison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Harrison as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Harrison.
Harrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison is working Patterson over against the cage.
Patterson tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Harrison digs a right hand underneath Patterson's ribcage. Patterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrison.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrison works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Harrison.
Harrison leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patterson.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Harrison pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Patterson is rocked!#CUT2#Aron Patterson's cut is getting worse.
Harrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison pushes Patterson against the cage. Harrison is working some dirty boxing. Harrison pushes off with a quick right hook! Patterson goes down! Patterson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Harrison moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Harrison!
After the fight, Michael Harrison was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hironaka fails with the takedown
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hironaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kichiro Hironaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hironaka with a poor takedown
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andreas Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kichiro Hironaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Hironaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hironaka shoots and misses
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hironaka misses with a combination
and Hironaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hironaka takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Burns has Hironaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Hironaka tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hironaka is trying to stall. #BC2#
Hironaka breaks the clinch. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hironaka wants to clinch
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hironaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns throws a big counter combination but Hironaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Hironaka slips the punch.
Hironaka tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Burns.
Hironaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Burns works Hironaka's body with a nice hook.
Hironaka has his takedown stuffed
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Hironaka looks winded!
Hironaka has his takedown stuffed
and Hironaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Hironaka is rocked!
Burns throws a monster overhand right that drops Hironaka! Burns follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Burns!
Andreas Burns decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HRL83
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Morales lands with a nice combination. Scorfna backs away looking to recover.
Scorfna moves away from the strike by Morales.
Scorfna moves forwards but Morales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scorfna.
Morales connects with a nice looking jab.
Morales leaves Scorfna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morales is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorfna at a distance.
A left lands for Morales.#T1#
Morales scores with a nice head shot.
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorfna's head.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scorfna momentarily.
Nice shot by Morales.
Scorfna drops his hands momentarily and Morales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Omari Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorfnas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorfna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Scorfna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD#
Morales cracks Scorfna with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Morales has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Scorfna to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales swinging wildly here.
Scorfna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Morales scores with the left hand. Scorfna knows he should have avoided that one.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morales with a hook.
Scorfna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morales counters with a nice body shot.
Omari Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewgenju Scorfna.
Scorfna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morales lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scorfna doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorfna is defended easily by Morales.
Scorfna fails with the takedown
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ewgenju Scorfna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorfna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morales throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Scorfna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving. #T4#
Morales is adopting a defensive guard.
Scorfna wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
Scorfna is pushing down on Morales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morales is fighting to maintain full guard but Scorfna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morales punching from the bottom.
Scorfna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morales is pressing down on Scorfna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omari Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Morales misses with a double jab.
Scorfna misses with a takedown attempt
and Scorfna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorfna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scorfna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scorfna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Scorfna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omari Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewgenju Scorfna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorfna misses with a takedown attempt
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorfna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morales lands the left hand.#T1##KD#
Morales lands a left and a right that send Scorfna crashing to the mat, dazed. Morales thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Scorfna is rocked!
Morales throws out a loose jab but Scorfna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Morales finds it's target.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scorfna can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scorfna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scorfna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorfna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scorfna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Morales tests Scorfna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorfna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morales grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Scorfna takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Morales cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omari Morales!
Omari Morales spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Jones Ii into the cage.
Jones Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws the left hand but Jones Ii avoids the punch easily.
Jones Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jones Ii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Ii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has Jones Ii pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Jones Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Ii postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Jones Ii won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Jones Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones Ii throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Jones Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Jones Ii saw that one coming.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Jones Ii manages to avoid it.
Ricardo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Jones Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson cracks Jones Ii with a good jab.
Jones Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Ii shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Jones Ii's defenses. #T3#
Jones Ii tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a swing at Jones Ii's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jones Ii.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones Ii throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Jones Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Jones Ii pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Jones Ii slips a straight right by Johnson.
Jones Ii blocks a jab.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jones Ii moved out of range.
Jones Ii feints the counter takedown.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jones Ii fails with the takedown.#T4#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jones Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Ii's head but Jones Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones Ii on that attempt.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been informed that Jones Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones Ii on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones Ii on that attempt.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Ii.
Jones Ii throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Ii throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Ii can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Jones Ii clinches.
Jones Ii jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Jones Ii around his waist. Jones Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Ii misses with a knee strike.
Johnson works on Jones Ii's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones Ii is looking for a takedown.
Jones Ii missing with knees to the body.
Jones Ii being controlled against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Ricardo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Jones Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones Ii off to one side.
Johnson throws a hook but Jones Ii avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Johnson jabs Jones Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones Ii is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Ii's head but Jones Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones Ii throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Jones Ii slips under a jab from Johnson.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones Ii's hands.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jones Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Ii also avoids with ease.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jones Ii slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Jones Ii's head back.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jones Ii with a series of wild strikes but Jones Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones Ii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Jones Ii is rocked!#T3#
Jones Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Jones Ii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones Ii is one step ahead there.
Jones Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T4#
Jones Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jones Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Jones Ii off! Jones Ii jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Jones Ii trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jones Ii slips the punch.
Jones Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Jones Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Ii dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Jones Ii's head and hops out.
Jones Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jones Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jones Ii with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jones Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Jones Ii ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jones Ii defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Jones Ii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Jones Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jones Ii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control but Jones Ii postures up.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones Ii on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones Ii sits in half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Jones Ii postures up. #SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones Ii.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Johnson is looking to control Jones Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking to control Jones Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Jones Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Jon Jones Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Parker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chidike has his hands clasped together but Parker extends and breaks Chidike's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Parker!

Event: SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Wojciechowski staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Heddwyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Maxen Heddwyn has been cut.
Wojciechowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heddwyn missing with a left hand there. Wojciechowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heddwyn slips under a jab from Wojciechowski.
A combination from Heddwyn does no damage.
A big left from Heddwyn misses.
Heddwyn misses the jab.
Wojciechowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wojciechowski, as that shot connected.
Heddwyn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wojciechowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Wojciechowski ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wojciechowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heddwyn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Heddwyn misses its intended target.
Maxen Heddwyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heddwyn blocks a jab.
Heddwyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojciechowski is just out of range.
Wojciechowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Wojciechowski walks into a straight right hand from Heddwyn.
Jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wojciechowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heddwyn.
Wojciechowski drops Heddwyn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wojciechowski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gniewomir Wojciechowski!
A relieved looking Gniewomir Wojciechowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Piotr misses with a left hand
and Carswell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carswell misses with the combination.
Carswell moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Piotr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carswell counters with a straight right hand.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piotr lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carswell moves away.
Carswell is looking for the big counter here.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Carswell counters with a three punch combo that has Piotr backing up. Piotr nods at Carswell to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Carswell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Piotr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carswell just content to control the position. #T1#
Piotr is trying to control Carswell's posture but Carswell avoids it.
Carswell is looking to take a break and control but Piotr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piotr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piotr tries to get out of the position.
Piotr keeps Carswell under control for a moment.
Carswell advances nicely into full mount.
Carswell avoids the attempt from Piotr to control.
Carswell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carswell throws some wild stikes that Piotr manages to avoid easily.
Carswell controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Carswell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Carswell extends the arm and Piotr is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Carswell!

Event: MILF 43 Pogie Ve Peck
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Zeze scores with a nice right hand.
Zeze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeze swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizarro.
Zeze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Pizarro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Pizarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeze is just riding it out for now. Pizarro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pizarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeze defends it well. #T1#
Pizarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zeze wants to control but Pizarro passes into side.
Zeze tries to control but Pizarro manages to take his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pizarro punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Pizarro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zeze with him. Zeze is trying to defend but Pizarro has an arm under the chin now! Zeze grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Pizarro!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Welterweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stollar throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stollar.
Stollar doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body.
Harrison cracks Stollar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stollar manages to avoid it.
Stollar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrison, as that shot connected.
Harrison connects with a body shot.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stollar.
Stollar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stollar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrison.
Stollar is looking for the big counter here.
Harrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stollar looks winded!
Harrison takes a swing at Stollar's ribcage but misses.
Stollar throws a shot from downtown. Harrison moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stollar moves away.
Michael Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stollar has time to react.
Michael Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stollar tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Stollar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Harrison - just one landing. #KD#
Harrison lands a left and a right that send Stollar crashing to the mat, dazed. Harrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Stollar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison moves in close and cracks Stollar with a massive right hand! Stollar, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Harrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Harrison!
Michael Harrison decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Stankovic stuns Ramazanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
Ramazanov moves in looking to clinch but Stankovic pushes him off.
Stankovic throws a big counter combination but Ramazanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramazanov 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.
Ramazanov slips under a jab.
Ramazanov throws out a counter right but Stankovic avoids it with no problem.
Ramazanov walks into a left hand.
Ramazanov throws a body kick that misses.
Ramazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankovic manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov with a nice cross.
Ramazanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Artem Ramazanov has been cut.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Ramazanov
and Ramazanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramazanov misses with a combination
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Stankovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ramazanov misses the target.
Ramazanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramazanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramazanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramazanov misses with a body kick.
Ramazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
Stankovic throws a lazy right hand but Ramazanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramazanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Ramazanov cracks Stankovic with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stankovic tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ramazanov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stankovic is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Ramazanov!
A relieved looking Artem Ramazanov 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: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Morales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morales counters with a huge right that knocks Gracie out cold! Morales is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Morales!
A victorious Omari Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eliz Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job to my opponent, that was my 30th fight. I want to make an announcement, today was my last fight. I've done alot of great things in MMA. I've won some and i've lost some. But i'm announcing my retirement, make sure to keep your eyes on my two sons Ethan and Efim!! '.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body.
Dean looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Darian Dean has been cut.
BOOM! Burns lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dean. Dean tries to recover but Burns is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dean lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Burns!
A less than humble Andreas Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Ol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Heddwyn misses.
Ol throws a series of punches but Heddwyn moves out of range.
As Ol looks to move away, Heddwyn throws a big counter combo but Ol just gets out of the way.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
Ol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Maxen Heddwyn has been cut.
Heddwyn throws the left hand but Ol avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ol misses the target.
Heddwyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heddwyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Heddwyn avoids the body shot from Ol.
Ol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heddwyn throws out the jab. #KD2#
Ol cracks Heddwyn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Heddwyn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ol finish him? #ROC2#Heddwyn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ol plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Heddwyn to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Heddwyn just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Looo Ol!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison misses with a double jab
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Harrison drives through and clinches with Tanaka against the cage.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow. #TD2#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Tanaka throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but Harrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrison continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harrison tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Kaito Tanaka has been cut.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Harrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harrison tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Harrison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harrison misses with a combination
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Harrison has been cut.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Tanaka throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Tanaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harrison moves to clinch but Tanaka breaks away
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Tanaka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harrison sprawling to the canvas! Harrison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tanaka finish him?!
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Tanaka cracks Harrison with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Harrison falls to his knees and Tanaka doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Any man who must say 'I am the king' is no true king'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Brant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chidike's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chidike controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chidike working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brant working a defensive guard here.
Chidike with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chidike's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Brant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chidike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brant pulls Chidike in close to prevent any damage.
Chidike postures up and lands a big shot to Brant's brow. #T1#
Chidike chips away with some ground and pound.
Chidike postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chidike scoring with some ground and pound.
Brant has momentary wrist control but Chidike slips an elbow through the middle.
Chidike distracts Brant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Brant is rocked!
Chidike gets to his feet and stands over Brant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brant felt that one! Chidike unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyongesa Chidike!
A less than humble Nyongesa Chidike misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Johnson.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strickland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strickland somewhat.
Strickland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strickland walks into a left hand.
Strickland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Strickland's head.
Strickland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strickland tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Strickland's defenses.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strickland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strickland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strickland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Strickland is rocked!
Johnson cracks Strickland with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Strickland falls to his knees and Johnson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Johnson!
A very excited looking Ricardo Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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