Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Daicse connects with a leg kick.
Daicse throws a nice looking combination but Marin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Marin clinches with his opponent.
Daicse is trying to break the clinch but Marin is controlling him.
The referee calls for Marin to work.
Marin controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Marin.
Daicse tries to break the clinch but Marin is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daicse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marin keeps control of Daicse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin gets through Daicse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daicse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daicse working hard to break the clinch.
Marin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daicse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Marin lands a shoulder strike.
Marin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daicse is looking to break free of the clinch but Marin has double underhooks.
Marin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daicse's efforts to push away.
Daicse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
Marin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marin.
Marin is working Daicse over against the cage.
Marin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daicse tries to break free but Marin pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Marin.
Marin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daicse or not.
Marin keeps control of Daicse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marin stalling.
Marin stalls. #T2#
Daicse wants to get back to striking at distance but Marin won't allow it.
Daicse has had enough of the clinch but Marin keeps him there for the moment.
Daicse working hard to break the clinch.
Marin lands a body shot.
Daicse tries to break the clinch but Marin is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Marin.
Marin lands with a right to the head.
Marin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marin avoiding damage.
Marin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A frustrated look appears on Daicse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daicse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Daicse is looking to break free of the clinch but Marin has double underhooks.
Daicse is trying to break the clinch but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Marin.
Marin pushes Daicse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daicse backwards.
Marin slowing the pace effectively.
Marin prevents Daicse from breaking the clinch.
Marin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daicse is looking to break free of the clinch but Marin has double underhooks.
Marin stalling in the clinch.
Marin scores with a shot to the side of Daicse's head.
Daicse working hard to break the clinch.
Daicse misses with a punch on the inside.
Marin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daicse has had enough of the clinch but Marin keeps him there for the moment.
Marin lands a hook that snaps the head of Daicse backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marin.#T4#
Marin lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Daicse is rocked!
Daicse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daicse is still on wobbly legs! Can Marin finish him?
Marin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daicse is trying to force a seperation but Marin has the dominant position.
Marin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daicse's efforts to push away.
Marin slowing the pace effectively.
Marin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marin.
Marin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daicse! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marin is unloading with more strikes now! Daicse drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Marin!

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

#R1#
Ogunkoya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Ogunkoya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Ogunkoya misses.
Ogunkoya shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ogunkoya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Romanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogunkoya counters with a series of strikes. Romanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ogunkoya fails with a takedown attempt.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ekon Ogunkoya.#TD2#
Ogunkoya dives in and scores a takedown into Romanov's guard.
Romanov controlling the position.
Ogunkoya trying to move into half guard but instead Romanov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogunkoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ogunkoya trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ogunkoya keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Ogunkoya looking to control.
Romanov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov trying to control but Ogunkoya is working from the bottom.
Ogunkoya wants to get back to his feet but Romanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ogunkoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Ogunkoya can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romanov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Romanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ogunkoya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Ogunkoya is in trouble now - Romanov has advanced to mount!
Ogunkoya is trying to escape the mount but Romanov keeps good control and instead manages to take Ogunkoya's back.
Romanov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Romanov controls the position.
Ogunkoya looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Romanov controlling well, preventing Ogunkoya from escaping the position. #T4#
Ogunkoya trying to control the position but Romanov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ogunkoya showing good submission defense here.
Romanov missing with strikes.
Ogunkoya trying to get back to his feet but Romanov is in full control for now.
Romanov gets his hands free as Ogunkoya looks to control. #SUB#
Romanov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ogunkoya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ogunkoya for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogunkoya tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seregei Romanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Romanov moves into the clinch.
Ogunkoya looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ogunkoya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romanov is trying to keep an underhook but Ogunkoya manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Romanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ogunkoya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ogunkoya can't get the takedown.
Romanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ogunkoya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Romanov gets control of Ogunkoya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ogunkoya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ogunkoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogunkoya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Romanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Romanov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ogunkoya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanov.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ogunkoya shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ekon Ogunkoya.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ogunkoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seregei Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogunkoya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ogunkoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ogunkoya as he jumps to the side.
Ogunkoya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ogunkoya fails to land the takedown.
Romanov throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Romanov tries to clinch there but Ogunkoya circles away.
Ogunkoya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romanov defends it well.
Romanov misses with a hook #CL2#
and Ogunkoya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ogunkoya.
Romanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ogunkoya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ogunkoya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ogunkoya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ogunkoya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ogunkoya can do to turn this around?
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Ogunkoya avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage. #BC2#
Ogunkoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ogunkoya shoots for a takedown but Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL#
Romanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romanov goes for a takedown attempt but Ogunkoya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ogunkoya shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ogunkoya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogunkoya.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Ogunkoya is avoiding it.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ogunkoya throws a fast counter high kick but Romanov manages to duck under it in time.
A combination from Romanov does no damage. #TD#
Romanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seregei Romanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ogunkoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Ogunkoya looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo but Ogunkoya just gets out of the way.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ogunkoya forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.
Ogunkoya tries to pull guard but Romanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romanov has Ogunkoya pressed against the cage, preventing Ogunkoya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ogunkoya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ekon Ogunkoya.
Romanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogunkoya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Ogunkoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ogunkoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Romanov jumps guard.
Romanov is trying to keep Ogunkoya in close. #SUB#
Romanov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ogunkoya is defending well. Romanov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ogunkoya has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Romanov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seregei Romanov!

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

#R1#
Kampf throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Kampf misses with the combination.
Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Kampf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kampf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kampf duly obliges.
Snow throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease.
Kampf misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kampf misses.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Kampf misses.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Kampf has been cut.
Kampf throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kampf tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snow works Kampf's body with a nice hook.
Kampf looks winded!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow feints a jab promting Kampf to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kampf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Kampf is rocked!
Kampf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampf is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kampf stumbling backwards into the cage! Kampf bounces back off the cage towards Snow, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Snow lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Snow celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makhi Snow!
Our winner, Makhi Snow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight misses with a combination #CL#
and Wang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wang jumps guard but Knight stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the cage.#BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Wang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
As Knight looks to move away, Wang throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antwan Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Knight looks winded!
Knight tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Knight.
Wang closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Dustin Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Dustin Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight with a jab.
Wang tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Knight misses with a wild combination.
And Wang counters with a quick kick to the body but Knight blocks it.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight throws a counter combo.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Wang manages to pull guard.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES#
Wang pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Knight.
As Wang backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Wang manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Wang thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been informed that Knight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Wang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Wang throws a counter high kick but Knight was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knight throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang throws a counter high kick but Knight was just alert enough to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Wang wants to clinch.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Wang counters with a body kick.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Wang is looking for a counter combo.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knight avoids it.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wang is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight misses with a looping right.#T2#
Knight swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wang tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Wang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wang shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antwan Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Wang moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Wang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antwan Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away. #T3#
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Wang counters with a head kick.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Wang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Knight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knight is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Knight does no damage. #T4#
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight misses the jab.
Wang throws a quick counter head kick but Knight was just out of range.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wang.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight throws a counter combo.
Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Antwan Wang has been cut.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.#T1#
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Wang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Wang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Dustin Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Wang shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antwan Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Wang wants to clinch.#T3#
Knight misses with the combination.
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wang is looking to clinch.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wang has a takedown stuffed.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Wang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Knight!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Konabe takes one to the chin there.
Orohena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orohena misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Konabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orohena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orohena misses with a looping left.
Konabe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Orohena blocks it well.
Konabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orohena misses with a hook. Konabe ducked under it nicely.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.#CL2#
Konabe clinches. #BC#
Orohena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Konabe darts in and clinches Orohena up against the cage.
Konabe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orohena's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Konabe jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orohena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Konabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orohena defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Orohena avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Konabe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orohena preventing the sweep.
Konabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orohena is looking to stand up but Konabe won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena sets himself, and Konabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Orohena avoids it this time.
Konabe moves forwards but Orohena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konabe shoots in for a double leg but Orohena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Konabe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Konabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konabe ducks under a wild hook from Orohena.
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Konabe throws a right and a left that Orohena avoids nicely.
Konabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orohena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orohena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orohena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konabe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orohena is breathing heavily.
Konabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orohena defends well and Konabe ends up having to push Orohena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orohena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
It looked like Orohena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konabe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe tries to bum rush Orohena with a series of wild strikes but Orohena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Konabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Konabe tries for a takedown but Orohena manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Konabe gets control of Orohena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konabe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Konabe working for a triangle but Orohena defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU#
Orohena stands and steps away. Konabe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Orohena misses with an uppercut. Konabe saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Orohena. No joy for Konabe on that attempt.
Orohena 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.
Max Orohena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.
Orohena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konabe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orohena moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKonabe.
Orohena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orohena throws a jab but it's blocked by Konabe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Orohena, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Orohena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Orohena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orohena is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orohena throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Konabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard.
Orohena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konabe controls the pace.
Orohena wants to stand up but Konabe is controlling him.
Orohena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orohena tries to get out of the position.
Konabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konabe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Konabe gets to his feet - Orohena follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Konabe fails with the takedown.
Konabe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orohena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orohena wants it to stay on the feet.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orohena on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orohena lands a nice hook to Konabe's body. Konabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Konabe staying out of range there.#T2#
Konabe lands a jab-cross combination.
Orohena looks to score with a jab to the body but Konabe is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Konabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orohena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konabe is in Orohena's guard.
Konabe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konabe throwing strikes but missing.
Konabe throwing strikes from guard but Orohena blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Konabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konabe tries to clinch there but Orohena circles away.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orohena throws a right and a left that Konabe avoids nicely. #CL2#
Konabe clinches with his opponent.
Konabe prevents a body shot from Orohena.
Konabe takes a shot to the head.
Orohena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena won't allow it.
Orohena misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Konabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konabe tries to clinch but Orohena moves out of range.
Orohena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Konabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orohena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konabe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poma Konabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orohena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Orohena swinging wildly here.
Konabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Orohena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Konabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Konabe moves in looking to clinch but Orohena pushes him off.
Konabe fails to land the takedown.
Orohena throws a hook but Konabe blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Konabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Konabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orohena scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Konabe clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Konabe.
Konabe fails to pull guard.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.#T1##BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe is looking to clinch.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but Konabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Orohena is winning the standup battle so far.
Orohena missing with a left hand there. Konabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Konabe takes one on the button.
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
Konabe slips under a jab.
Konabe dives in and grabs Orohena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orohena pushes down on Konabe's head and hops out.
Orohena throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Konabe counters by clinching up. #BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch.
Orohena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2##CL2#
Konabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Konabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Konabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orohena walks away with a smile on his face. Konabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Konabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konabe shoots for a takedown but Orohena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orohena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Konabe is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Konabe gets a takedown into half guard.
Orohena is looking to escape.
Konabe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Konabe seems to be working for a kimura but Orohena defends the submission attempt.
Konabe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konabe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Konabe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konabe lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Konabe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Konabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konabe controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Orohena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orohena 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Orohena!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Estrada looks to clinch
and Daicse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daicse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daicse misses with a hook.
Estrada wants to clinch.
Daicse counters with a body kick.
Daicse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Estrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Estrada tries to clinch there but Daicse circles away.
Estrada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estrada blocks a head kick by Daicse.
Estrada throws a big counter combination but Daicse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Estrada there.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Daicse avoids them all with ease.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Daicse avoids them all with ease.
Kaleb Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse thuds his right hand into Estrada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Estrada misses with a double jab.
Daicse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Estrada has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Estrada.
Estrada misses with an uppercut. Daicse saw that one coming.#T1#
Daicse cracks a nice hook into Estrada's ribs.
Daicse scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Estrada drops Daicse with a right and a left! Estrada comes rushing in but Daicse regains his composure and manages to keep Estrada in guard. #ROC#Daicse is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Daicse has been cut.
Daicse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daicse is still in real trouble! Can Estrada finish him?#ES2#
Daicse is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Daicse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrada drops Daicse with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Daicse! Estrada dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleb Estrada!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Moore wants to clinch.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Moore got wobbled bad by a big combination! Knight presses forward with punches and knees until Moore stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Moore closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Knight!

Event: QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wan tries to circle away but Kampf has him pinned against the cage.
Kampf taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Kampf jumps into guard, dragging Wan to the mat. #SUB2#
Kampf working for a triangle but Wan defends it easily.
Kampf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan wants to stand but Kampf has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Kampf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Wan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Kampf is working an open guard so Wan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wan digs a good hook to Kampf's body.
Wan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kampf. #T2#
A combination from Wan does no damage.
Kampf tries to land a front kick but Wan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wan connects with the punch.
Kampf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wan counter with a right hand.
Kampf darts in looking for a takedown but Wan gets double underhooks and turns Kampf into the cage.
Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.
Wan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wan throws a leg kick
and Kampf counters with a left and a right that stings Wan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Wan throws a series of punches but Kampf moves out of range.
Wan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Wan.
Kampf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wan defends well and Kampf ends up having to push Wan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kampf tries to clinch but Wan moves out of range.
Wan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kampf.
Wan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kampf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wan slaps away a takedown attempt from Kampf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huan Wan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Wan lands with a good body shot.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kampf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kampf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wan to score with a decent uppercut.
Wan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kampf throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan throws a wild body kick that Kampf sees coming a mile off.
Wan throws a nice looking combination but Kampf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Wan blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kampf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wan to score with a decent uppercut.
Kampf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kampf avoids the head kick by Wan.
Wan throws a head kick but Kampf moves out of range.
Kampf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wan tries to avoid it but Kampf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wan to the ground. Wan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kampf can do to turn this around?
Kampf tries to close the distance and clinch but Wan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kampf with a poor takedown
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan throws a combination. Kampf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kampf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wan avoids it really well and circles away.
Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.#T1#
Kampf misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kampf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wan, which made it look bad.
As Kampf backs away, Wan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Wan.
Maurice Kampf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kampf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampf is breathing heavily.#T2#
Wan throws a push kick but Kampf slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Kampf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kampf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kampf dives in for a single leg takedown but Wan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kampf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kampf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kampf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huan Wan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wan scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampf doesn't manage to clinch there - Wan circles away.
Kampf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wan's waist but Wan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kampf off to one side.
It looked like Wan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kampf.
Kampf is looking to chop away at Wan's legs.
Kampf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kampf backs away, Wan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huan Wan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kampf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kampf blocks a low kick nicely.
Kampf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wan.
Wan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Wan throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Wan connects with the punch.
Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kampf checks a leg kick nicely.
Kampf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wan counters with a straight right hand.
Kampf throws a wild body kick that Wan sees coming a mile off.
Wan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kampf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Kampf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Kampf moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kampf breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kampf closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huan Wan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wan fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Kampf dives in and scores a takedown into Wan's guard.
Kampf throws a big right hand that misses.
Kampf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kampf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan is looking to stand up but Kampf isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Kampf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kampf cracks Wan with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Kampf decides to stand back up.
Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kampf dives in for a single leg takedown but Wan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kampf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wan throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kampf.
It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.
Kampf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kampf throws a combination that misses
and Wan counters with a two punch combo.
Wan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kampf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wan is fending him off so far but Kampf persists. Nope, Wan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kampf backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kampf. Kampf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wan looks to land a combination but Kampf avoids it well.
Kampf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Kampf shoots in for a takedown but Wan shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kampf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kampf scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kampf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wan, which made it look bad.
Kampf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kampf tries for a takedown but Wan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kampf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wan avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Wan jabs at Kampf's body.
Kampf blocks a low kick nicely.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wan throws a sloppy head kick and Kampf moves out of range easily.
Kampf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampf drops his hands momentarily and Wan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampf feints a counter leg kick.
Maurice Kampf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kampf.
And Kampf tries to counter it with a takedown but Wan pushes his down on his head and steps out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!

Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024

#R1#
Orohena lands with a shot to the body.
Orohena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Dinny counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orohena lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orohena swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Orohena cracks Dinny with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dinny looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orohena finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orohena shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dinny takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Orohena sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dinny bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Orohena!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024

#R1#
Daicse misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Mcintyre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Daicse is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcintyre.
Mcintyre wants to pass to mount but Daicse is defending the position.
Mcintyre trying to control from half guard but Daicse is working away.
Mcintyre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daicse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcintyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcintyre is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Daicse is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gavyn Mcintyre!

Event: Enfusion MMA #3
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Montanari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Juncker.
Juncker moves in looking to clinch but Montanari pushes him off.
Montanari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juncker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montanari.
Juncker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montanari throws a hook to the side of Juncker's head but Juncker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juncker misses with a hook.
As Juncker looks to move away, Montanari throws a big counter combo but Juncker just gets out of the way.
Juncker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juncker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montanari checks it well.
Montanari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montanari defending well as Juncker loads up on a big left hand.
Montanari throws a head kick that half lands.
Juncker dodges the punch combination from Montanari.
Montanari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juncker.
Juncker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montanari under the eye.
Juncker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montanari was well out of range. Poor timing from Juncker.
Juncker tries to clinch up but Montanari circles away and keeps his distance.
Montanari is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montanari with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Juncker lands with an overhand left.
Juncker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montanari.
Montanari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juncker dodges the punch combination from Montanari.
Juncker lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Alissandro Montanari has been cut.
Juncker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Juncker.
A big left from Juncker misses.
Montanari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juncker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Montanari throws a combination that misses
and Juncker counters with a stiff right hand.
Montanari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juncker can pounce on him.
Juncker swings for the body but Montanari moves out of range.
Juncker lands with a shot to the body.
Montanari is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montanari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montanari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montanari checks a leg kick. #T2#
Juncker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juncker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juncker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Juncker throws a leg kick but Montanari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juncker is looking to slow Montanari down with leg kicks.
Montanari misses with a two punch combination.
Juncker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Montanari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juncker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juncker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montanari's sensitive parts.
Juncker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montanari moves away.
Montanari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juncker.
Juncker slips a straight right by Montanari.
Juncker misses with a body shot.
Montanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juncker.
Juncker tests Montanari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montanari avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Juncker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Juncker tenderised Montanari's leg. Montanari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juncker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Montanari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montanari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juncker connects with a looping right hand.
Montanari misses with a head kick.
Juncker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Montanari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Juncker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Montanari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Juncker cracks Montanari with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Montanari looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Juncker finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juncker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juncker jabs Montanari right on the nose. Montanari blinks but takes it well.
Juncker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Juncker scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Juncker finds it's target.
Juncker throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Juncker lands.
Montanari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD2#
Juncker sends Montanari crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Juncker is motioning to the referee to let Montanari up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Montanari is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Juncker.
Montanari switches off momentarily and Juncker cracks him with a monster right hand! Montanari topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Juncker dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Juncker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Juncker!
Marco Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alissandro Montanari spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuses, lord willing I will be back.'.

Event: Enfusion MMA #3
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Bedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hokano looks winded!
Hokano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bedorf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bedorf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hokano sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Bedorf there.
A head kick misses from Bedorf.
Despite the aggression on Hokano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bedorf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hokano swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bedorf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hokano is defending well.
Bedorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Bedorf misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedorf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hokano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hokano.
Hokano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Bedorf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bedorf clinches up with Hokano and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Bedorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bedorf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Bedorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hokano.
No joy there for Hokano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bedorf darts in looking for a takedown but Hokano gets double underhooks and turns Bedorf into the ropes.
Bedorf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hokano.
Bedorf is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bedorf manages to pull guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Bedorf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Bedorf tries to pull guard but Hokano forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#BC#
Bedorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bedorf could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hokano misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Bedorf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hokano tries to avoid it but Bedorf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hokano to the ground. Hokano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bedorf tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bedorf or perhaps it was just good defense by Hokano, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bedorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bedorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bedorf shoots and misses #CL2#
and Hokano moves into the clinch.
Bedorf tries for a takedown but Hokano manages to get underhooks.
Bedorf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hokano walks away with a smile on his face. Bedorf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malosi Hokano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hokano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hokano throws a nice looking combination but Bedorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Bedorf closes the distance and clinches up with Hokano, looking for a takedown. Bedorf pushes Hokano against the ropes but Hokano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hokano gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Bedorf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bedorf postures up.
Hokano keeping full guard, as Bedorf tries to pass.
Hokano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bedorf looking to pass the guard.
Bedorf controlling from the top position.
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.#T4#
Hokano keeping moving, preventing Bedorf from controlling successfully.
Bedorf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bedorf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bedorf won't allow Hokano to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Bedorf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bedorf tries to clinch but Hokano moves out of range.
Bedorf tries to clinch up.
Bedorf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bedorf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hokano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malosi Hokano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bedorf slips a straight right by Hokano.
Bedorf lands a jab to the head.
Bedorf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hokano. That did some damage!#CL#
Bedorf darts in and clinches Hokano up against the ropes.#TD#
Bedorf ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bedorf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedorf doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hokano is breathing heavily.
Bedorf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hokano is one step ahead there.
Bedorf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Bedorf moves nicely into side control.
Bedorf working the ground and pound but Hokano is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Bedorf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bedorf is trying to get an arm triangle but Hokano is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Bedorf stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Bedorf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hokano wants to stand back up but Bedorf manages to pass into side control. #T3#
Bedorf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karol Bedorf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hokano tries to improve position but can't.
Bedorf works to advance to full mount. Hokano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hokano tries to lock up and control but Bedorf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bedorf controlling from the full mount.
Bedorf wants to control the pace but Hokano is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Hokano is bucking up trying to escape but Bedorf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bedorf trying to control but Hokano is having none of it. #SUB#
Bedorf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bedorf looking to control but Hokano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Bedorf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bedorf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bedorf is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bedorf tries for a takedown but Hokano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bedorf is defended easily by Hokano.
Bedorf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hokano sprawls well. Hokano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bedorf gets slowly back to his feet.
Hokano tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Bedorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedorf tries to close the distance and clinch but Hokano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bedorf shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bedorf tries for a takedown but Hokano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bedorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hokano can do to turn this around?#T1##CL#
Bedorf pushes Hokano up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Bedorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hokano throws a looping overhand right but Bedorf ducks down to avoid it.
Bedorf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bedorf tries for a takedown but Hokano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bedorf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hokano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bedorf somewhat.
Hokano dodges the punch combination from Bedorf.
As Bedorf backs off Hokano throws a huge counter combo but Bedorf manages to avoid it all.
Hokano misses with a double jab.
Bedorf wants to clinch up but Hokano keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Bedorf closes the distance and clinches up with Hokano, looking for a takedown. Bedorf pushes Hokano against the ropes but Hokano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hokano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bedorf is looking to clinch but Hokano is avoiding it.
Hokano throws out a counter right but Bedorf avoids it with no problem.
Bedorf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hokano misses with a two punch combination.
Bedorf wants to clinch up but Hokano keeps it at a distance.
Hokano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bedorf.
Hokano is looking for the big counter here.
Bedorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bedorf shoots in looking for a takedown. Hokano tries to sprawl out of it but Bedorf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hokano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Hokano lands with a nice combination. Bedorf backs away looking to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Hokano. No joy for Bedorf on that attempt.
Bedorf tries to clinch but Hokano moves out of range.
Bedorf goes for a double leg but Hokano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hokano continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Hokano breaks from the clinch.
Bedorf dives in and grabs Hokano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hokano pushes down on Bedorf's head and hops out.
Hokano unleashes a big counter combination but Bedorf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hokano lands a jab.
Bedorf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hokano's waist but Hokano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bedorf off to one side.
Hokano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malosi Hokano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hokano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bedorf.#TD#
Bedorf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bedorf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hokano throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hokano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bedorf stalling away here and it's allowed Hokano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hokano wants to get back to his feet but Bedorf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malosi Hokano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bedorf 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 William Gold scores the fight for Karol Bedorf!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Karol Bedorf!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Karol Bedorf!

Karol Bedorf wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Malosi Hokano had this to say: 'Aye good fight brother. We need to run that back, yeah? Be seeing you all next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Diaoune circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaoune counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Perez has been cut.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Diaoune jabs at Perez's body.
Perez drops his hands momentarily. Diaoune doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Perez staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Perez doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Senghor Diaoune!
A victorious Senghor Diaoune thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Enfusion MMA #2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Bolivar dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Bolivar's head and hops out.
Bolivar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bolivar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mauricio Bolivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolivar throws out the jab.
Nakamura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bolivar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Bolivar and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Bolivar manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Bolivar 's eye. #T1#
Bolivar managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Bolivar up against the ropes.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but Bolivar blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolivar tries to pull guard but Nakamura holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bolivar drops back down to his feet.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Nakamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Bolivar shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Bolivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nakamura clinches with his opponent.
Nakamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bolivar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolivar prevents a body shot from Nakamura. #T2##BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bolivar gets tackled into the ropes by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Nakamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolivar blocks it with crossed arms.
Nakamura is pushing Bolivar up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolivar tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch. #T3#
Bolivar misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Bolivar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bolivar misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Nakamura forces Bolivar back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolivar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolivar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakamura misses.
Bolivar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolivar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Bolivar.
Nakamura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura takes one on the button.
Bolivar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolivar throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolivar swinging wildly here.
Bolivar loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Bolivar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolivar misses with a takedown
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick.
Bolivar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haru Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bolivar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nakamura is trying to ground and pound but Bolivar uses the momentary lack of control by Nakamura to regain half guard.
Bolivar wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Nakamura stands up out of the half guard.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolivar swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a left and a right that stings Bolivar. #CL#
Bolivar clinches up against the ropes.
Nakamura looking to stall. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Bolivar.
Bolivar thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bolivar misses with an uppercut.
Bolivar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolivar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolivar.
Bolivar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Haru Nakamura has been cut.
Bolivar misses with a looping left.
Bolivar misses with a hook.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Bolivar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolivar misses with a double jab
and Nakamura counters with a low kick, right behind Bolivar 's knee. #CL2#
Nakamura clinches up against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nakamura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bolivar clinches up with Nakamura and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bolivar's defenses.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Bolivar misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Bolivar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bolivar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolivar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolivar.#CL2#
Nakamura clinches up with Bolivar and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura with a knee to the head.
Bolivar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but Bolivar blocks it.
Bolivar managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolivar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A nice combination there by Bolivar.
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!
Bolivar is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it. #CL#
Bolivar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolivar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Bolivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolivar is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolivar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.
Bolivar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Bolivar backs off Nakamura throws a huge counter combo but Bolivar manages to avoid it all.
Bolivar tries to clinch up.
Bolivar is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Bolivar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haru Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haru Nakamura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bolivar lands the left hand.
Bolivar is looking to clinch.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
Bolivar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Bolivar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Bolivar back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mauricio Bolivar has been cut.
Bolivar is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura has him pressed against the ropes.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolivar is defending well for now.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolivar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamura obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolivar's brow. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar tries to clinch up.
Nakamura unleashes a big counter combination but Bolivar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Bolivar.#TD#
Bolivar drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolivar has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Bolivar blocks nicely.
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.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet. #SUB#
Nakamura has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bolivar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nakamura is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bolivar pulls down on the head and he's put Nakamura to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Bolivar!
In his post fight interview, Mauricio Bolivar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Enfusion MMA #2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Hokano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hokano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bull sizes up Hokano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Hokano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bull slips a jab and a cross from Hokano.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Hokano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bull lands a body shot.
Hokano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hokano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bull connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Malosi Hokano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hokano drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hokano misses with a wild combination.
Hokano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hokano. #T1#
Hokano slips under a jab.
Hokano with a poor takedown
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hokano looks winded!
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hokano at a distance.
A lazy left from Bull finds it's target.#ROC#Hokano is rocked!
Hokano switches off momentarily and Bull cracks him with a monster right hand! Hokano topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bull dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Bull!
French Bull is the new heavyweight champion!
Malosi Hokano was interviewed post fight and said 'Aye good fight brother. We need to run that back, yeah? Be seeing you all next time.'.

Event: Enfusion MMA #2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Montanari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aliev.
A head kick by Aliev misses
and Montanari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montanari lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Montanari lands.
Aliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montanari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Montanari shows good takedown defense.
Montanari stalks Aliev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aliev's face. Aliev staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliev shoots and misses
and Montanari counters with a straight right hand.
Montanari throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Aliev is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Montanari! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alissandro Montanari!
A very excited looking Alissandro Montanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Diaoune cracks Biggs with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Philip Biggs has been cut.
Biggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaoune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaoune is pawing at Biggs, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Biggs's nose. Biggs is badly hurt! Diaoune pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Biggs tries desperately to hold on but Diaoune is relentless in his assault! As Biggs receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Diaoune away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senghor Diaoune!
An out of breath Senghor Diaoune thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Enfusion MMA #1
Date: Dec 02, 2023

Xla Noman had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Alissandro Montanari was cancelled.

Event: Enfusion MMA #1
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Khalidov misses with a takedown attempt - Hokano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Hokano.
Khalidov tries to clinch up#KD#
and Hokano counters with a crisp one two that drops Khalidov! Hokano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khalidov to his feet! Khalidov is in big trouble!
Hokano cracks Khalidov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Khalidov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hokano pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Khalidov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malosi Hokano!
Malosi Hokano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2023

#R1#
Materla misses with the combination.
Materla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materla connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaoune throws a jab when Materla was well out of range.
Materla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Materla is looking to clinch but Diaoune is avoiding it.
Materla looks to throw the jab but Diaoune is out of range.
Materla closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaoune counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materla. Diaoune does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Materla tenderised Diaoune's leg. Diaoune is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materla dives in and grabs Diaoune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaoune pushes down on Materla's head and hops out.
Diaoune swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Materla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaoune.
Materla throws a counter combo.
Diaoune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materla. Materla obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaoune misses the target. #T1#
Materla throws a series of punches but Diaoune moves out of range.
It looked like Diaoune wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaoune misses with a looping right.
Materla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaoune digs a good body shot into Materla's ribs.
Diaoune grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Materla takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Diaoune cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Senghor Diaoune!
Senghor Diaoune seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 1175 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023

#R1#
Bolivar has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolivar is defended easily by Joseph.#TD2#
Joseph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bolivar's guard.
Joseph lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bolivar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Joseph puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bolivar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joseph scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolivar is not content to let Joseph control the position.
Bolivar taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard. #T1#
Bolivar is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bolivar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Bolivar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joseph scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Bolivar actively working from the bottom here.
Joseph looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolivar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joseph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bolivar actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joseph passes to full mount!
Joseph lands a nice shot to the head.
Joseph controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Bolivar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joseph is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Joseph pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Bolivar is rocked!
Bolivar takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Joseph's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Joseph!
Mauricio Bolivar was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit won't stick. We'll bounce back.'.

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