Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Noman thows a leg kick but Dohbopavich checks it #TD2#
and Dohbopavich counters with a takedown into side control.
Noman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dohbopavich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Xla Noman has been cut.
Dohbopavich in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dohbopavich working the head with strikes.
Dohbopavich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noman some visible discomfort. #ROC2#Noman is rocked!
Dohbopavich landing strikes.
Oh Noman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dohbopavich lands a strong strike to the head of Noman. That's dazed him! Dohbopavich looking to finish here. Noman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dohbopavich lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Strong. #CL#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.#SUB#
Strong is posturing up here but Wang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Strong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Strong has to tap! Slick submission there by Wang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Hung Wang!

Event: Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Yates gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yates wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yates is trying to stand.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.#T1#
Scott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yates avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
Scott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scott stops Yates from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Yates tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yates is looking to escape.
Scott controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Ground and pound from Scott. #T3#
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yates is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yates for as long as he can get away with.
Yates tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates pushes Scott off but Scott dives into side control.
Yates is letting Scott control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Scott dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Yates's guard.
Yates is looking to stand back up but Scott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yates.
Scott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REVB#
Yates tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott not doing much here.
Scott is nestled in close to Yates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Scott seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Robert Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott prevents Yates from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yates.
Scott controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yates throws a leg kick #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott stops Yates from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scott lands a nice short elbow.
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yates is pushing Scott's head away, looking to escape. Scott manages to hold on to the position though.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates is trying to buck Scott off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Scott dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yates tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Yates's guard.
Scott passes Yates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Scott is controlling the pace.
Yates is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stalling. #T1#
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Yates wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaylin Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
A head kick misses from Yates. #CL#
Scott rushes Yates and presses him up against the ropes.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yates just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
Scott controlling the position.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing Yates from standing up.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yates's guard. #REVR##T3#
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott stays in close to Yates's body and controls the position.
Yates wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scott manages to pass to side control.
Scott controlling the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yates tries to kick Scott off in order to stand up. Scott Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Scott.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Robert Scott!

Robert Scott wins by unanimous decision!
Robert Scott retains his welterweight title!

Event: Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Duffy.
Wolf looks to move to half guard but instead Duffy has passed into mount! Damn!
Duffy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure.
Wolf tries to hold on but Duffy postures up.
Wolf is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolf is in a horrible position here. Duffy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wolf in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wolf in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wolf to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Duffy!

Event: SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Noman closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Boran jumps guard.
Noman wants to pass the guard but Boran is keeping the position.
Boran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boran pulls Noman in close to prevent any damage.
Noman controlling from the top position.
Boran looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noman on the ground.
Noman pushes down on Boran's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Noman is looking for a kimura but Boran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noman to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran tries to roll over but Noman keeps him under control.
Noman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boran is trying to stand back up but Noman is controlling him #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noman uses his free foot to push down on Boran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boran.
Noman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Noman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Noman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xla Noman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Bloomer misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Bloomer pushes Redman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Bloomer to work.
Redman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redman smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Bloomer lands but Redman takes it in his stride.
Bloomer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greg Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Redman throws a hook but Bloomer blocks it.
Redman throws a head kick but Bloomer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Redman misses.
Bloomer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bloomer shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bloomer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bloomer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bloomer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redman has time to react.
Redman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bloomer. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Bloomer instigates a clinch.
Bloomer is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Bloomer. #BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Bloomer has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Redman tries to break free but Bloomer pushes him back against the cage.
Redman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloomer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Redman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bloomer.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Redman tries to break free but Bloomer pushes him back against the cage.
Bloomer leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch.
Bloomer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Greg Redman has been cut.#TD#
Bloomer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bloomer staying calm.#SU#
Bloomer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redman to his feet. #T4##CL#
Bloomer has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Bloomer works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Bloomer jumps guard and drags Redman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Bloomer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redman defends it nicely.
Redman misses with a left hand
and Bloomer counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloomer wants to clinch up but Redman keeps it at a distance.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bloomer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Redman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bloomer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redman defends it nicely.
Bloomer avoids a kick to the body.
Redman stuffs the takedown.
Redman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloomer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bloomer. 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.#CL#
Bloomer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bloomer tries to pull guard but Redman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bloomer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloomer shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redman throws a sloppy head kick and Bloomer moves out of range easily.
Redman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloomer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bloomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?#CL#
Bloomer rushes Redman and presses him up against the cage.
Redman wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloomer won't allow it.
Bloomer prevents Redman from breaking the clinch.
Bloomer taking a breather.
Redman is trying to break free.#T2##BC#
Bloomer breaks the clinch.
Matt Bloomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloomer throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Redman misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Redman has knocked Bloomer down with a huge combo! Redman steps away and waves a wobbly Bloomer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Matt Bloomer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloomer shoots and misses
and Redman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redman throws a series of punches but Bloomer avoids them all with ease.
Bloomer throws a right and a left that Redman avoids nicely.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Bloomer pushes him away.
Redman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Redman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloomer with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch.
Redman tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.
Redman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloomer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redman's efforts to push away.
Bloomer lands a body punch. #TD#
Bloomer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Redman is trying to keep an underhook but Bloomer manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Redman has one foot on Bloomer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bloomer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greg Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloomer shoots in looking for a takedown but Redman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloomer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
Redman drops Bloomer with a beautiful combination! Bloomer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Redman is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bloomer is rocked!
Redman knocks out Bloomer with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Redman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Redman picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Redman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Haley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Rocha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rocha with a hook.
Haley misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a nice body shot.
Rocha pushes Haley away with a front kick.
Rocha lands with a cross. #KD#
Rocha lands a big head kick that sends Haley tumbling to the mat! Rocha takes a step backwards and waves Haley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lewis Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocha can pounce on him.
Haley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Rocha lands a big uppercut and Haley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haley looks OK. Rocha waves Haley back to his feet!#ROC#Haley is rocked!
Haley looks winded!
Haley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Haley gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Haley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rocha defending well though. #SUB2#
Haley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocha controlling the position well.
Haley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rocha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rocha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Haley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rocha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haley on the ground.
Rocha desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha stuffs the takedown.
Lewis Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reynaldo Haley.
Rocha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rocha feints a jab promting Haley to slip. Rocha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rocha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rocha scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD#
Rocha lands a left and a right that send Haley crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Haley has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Rocha counters with a nice right hand that sends Haley toppling to the canvas! Haley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rocha finish him?!
Haley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocha finish him?#T3#
Rocha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocha feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Haley collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lewis Rocha!
After winning the bout, Lewis Rocha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Enfusion MMA #8
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Scott misses with a looping right.
Stak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stak swinging wildly here.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stak.
John Stak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stak misses with a two punch combination.
Stak lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Robert Scott has been cut.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Scott has eaten all the pies!
Stak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scott just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Stak is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the ropes.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Scott pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scott pulls Stak in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stak is sitting in close to Scott's body. Scott has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stak is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stak is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scott.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Scott! Robert Scott retains his welterweight title!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 4
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Richardson shoots in and drives through. Strong sprawls well.#TD2#
Richardson drives through with a takedown into Strong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Strong 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#
Strong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Richardson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Strong stands up and beckons Richardson to join him on the feet. #T1#
Richardson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Strong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Richardson pushes Strong off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Strong.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Strong gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong not doing much here. #T2##SUB#
Strong is working for a kimura but Richardson is defending it quite comfortably.
Richardson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Strong sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Strong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Strong eventually gives up the hold.
Strong slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Richardson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Strong pushes Richardson off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colby Strong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strong throws a low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Strong goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Strong prevents the takedown attempt.
Richardson wants to take the fight to the mat but Strong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strong has Richardson pushed against the cage.#TD#
Strong is trying to trip Richardson. He has hold of a leg but Richardson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Richardson trying to control the position.
Richardson looking for a sweep. Not yet Richardson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richardson trying to strike off his back.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colby Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Richardson.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Richardson leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Strong feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Strong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Richardson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richardson.
Colby Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Strong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Strong manages to end up in side control.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Richardson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Strong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Richardson regains half guard.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richardson is trying to maintain the position but Strong is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Strong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Strong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richardson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Strong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Strong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Strong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Richardson tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Strong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Strong stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Richardson drives through with a takedown into Strong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Strong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC#
Strong manages to break the clinch.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strong pinned against the cage. Strong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Strong attempts a counter takedown but Richardson avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Strong gets a clinch. #BC#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Strong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Richardson clinches. #BC#
Strong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardson moves to clinch but Strong breaks away
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.#T3#
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Colby Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Richardson.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson dives in and grabs Strong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strong pushes down on Richardson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Richardson shoots in.#TD#
Strong feints and as Richardson raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richardson is looking to stand back up but Strong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Richardson.
Colby Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Strong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Strong controlling the pace for now.
Strong landing strikes from the mount and Richardson is in trouble!
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson can't escape the position.
BOOM! Strong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trevor Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colby Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Strong!

Event: QFC Tournament 1177 Round 1
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Wolf gets caught flat footed, as Name shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolf is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Name dives into side control. #REVR#
Name tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wolf's legs.
Name throws an elbow but Wolf slips to the side and avoids it well.
Name throws an elbow but Wolf slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Name presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Name throws some wild stikes that Wolf manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Name thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
Name scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there.
Wolf wants to control but Name is having none of it.
Name thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Name with a couple of short strikes.
Wolf avoids a series of strikes thrown by Name.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound.
Wolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Name tries to control but Wolf wriggling away. #T2#
Wolf can't escape the position.
Wolf tries to hold on but Name pushes him away.
Wolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wolf tries to hold on but Name pushes him away.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Name trying to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Name thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name misses with a head shot.
Name throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Name throws some wild stikes that Wolf manages to avoid easily.
Name lands a couple of good shots and Wolf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wolf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Name.
Name throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Wolf avoids the strikes from Name. #T4#
Wolf covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Name is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wolf up.
Name somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Name misses with a punch to the head.
Name misses with an elbow to the head.
Name lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wolf staying busy and making it hard for Name to control.
Wolf avoids the strikes from Name.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Name throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Name punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wolf trying to control the action but Name just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Random Name dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Name throws a body shot but no joy.
Name swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf tries to counter with a takedown but Name is quick to defend against it.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Name with the counter takedown but Wolf avoids it easily.#CL2#
Name gets a clinch.
Name is pushing Wolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Name has clasped his hands together around Wolf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Name in side control, throwing shots but Wolf defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name advances to full mount.
Name has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf tries to hold on but Name pushes him away.
Wolf is looking to improve his position but Name isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Name dominating with strikes here.
Name misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Name throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wolf because Name loaded up on that one.
Name lands a couple of good shots and Wolf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Name trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wolf is covering up but some of the strikes from Name are getting through and doing damage.
Name throwing sloppy strikes.
Wolf trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf covering up well under a series of strikes from Name.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Name on the ground.
Name scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Name missing with strikes from the back.
Name misses with an elbow to the head.
Name has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolf's body.
Wolf covering up well and avoiding damage.
Will Name go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Name throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Name throwing sloppy strikes.
Name missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Name throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wolf just trying to survive but Name is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Name tries to keep control of the position but Wolf is staying busy.
Name lands punches and elbows.
Wolf trying to get back to his feet but Name is in full control for now.
Wolf covering up well under a series of strikes from Name.
Name throws a series of strikes and Wolf wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Name unloads with some shots from mount but Wolf bucks and avoids them well.
Name throwing strikes but Wolf bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #T4#
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Name will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Name is on top in guard. #REVB#
Name throws a big elbow that misses.
Name slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Name controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Name trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Name postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Random Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Name misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Name misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Omar Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Name.
Name misses the shot to the body.
Name misses the shot to the body.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Name gets a clinch.
Name tries a knee to the head but Wolf blocks it.
Name taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Name content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Name's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Name shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Name stalling against the cage.
Name tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms. #T1#
Wolf being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Name works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Wolf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Name gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Name has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wolf clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Name throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wolf tries to roll but Name sticks to his back.
Wolf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf rolls, trying to escape but Name keeps control of the position.
Random Name has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Wolf takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wolf covering up well and avoiding damage.
Name lands punches and elbows.
Name is looking to control Wolf but Wolf is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wolf right now.
Name has good solid back control here.
Name missing with punches from the back.
Name struggling to land strikes to the head as Wolf covers up. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Name manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wolf tries to escape the position.
Name misses with a punch to the head.
Name struggling to land strikes to the head as Wolf covers up.
Name is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Name gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Name gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Name apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Name shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Name was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Name working the ground and pound.
Wolf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Name. #T4#
Name passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wolf!
Name has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Name tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.
Name looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Name throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Name tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolf wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Name.
Name throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Omar Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Random Name is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Name's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Random Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Name has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Random Name!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Random Name!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Random Name!

Random Name wins by unanimous decision!

Event: SSD 9: Collins' Dick
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zzz's waist but Zzz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side. #CL2#
Punk clinches up with Zzz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Punk prevents Zzz from breaking the clinch.
Zzz is working for takedown but Punk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Punk has Zzz pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Punk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zzz slips a jab and a cross from Punk.
Zzz darts in looking for a takedown but Punk gets double underhooks and turns Zzz into the ropes.
Punk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Punk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk is pressed up against the ropes. Zzz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punk down to the mat. Punk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eee Zzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zzz misses the jab.
Zzz shoots in for a double leg but Punk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Zzz scores with a hook to the body. Punk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Punk clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Punk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Punk clinches with his opponent.
Punk jumps guard but Zzz stands there with Punk around his waist. Punk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Punk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zzz uses from the top position.
Zzz prevents Punk from getting back to his feet.
Punk looking for a sweep. Not yet Punk, not yet.
Zzz throwing strikes from guard but Punk blocks nicely.
Zzz wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving. #T2#
Zzz advances to half guard.
Zzz wants to pass the guard but Punk is defending well.
Zzz trying to control from half guard but Punk is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Punk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Punk keeping moving, preventing Zzz from controlling successfully.
Zzz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Punk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zzz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Zzz has hold of Punk's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Punk tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zzz cranks the arm and Punk screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Punk, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eee Zzz!

Event: Enfusion MMA #7
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Scott avoids the head kick by Stak.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Stak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stak falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Scott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stak trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Stak blocks nicely.
Stak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Stak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Stak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Scott gets a clinch.
Stak lands a body punch.
Stak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott letting Stak take a breather here.
Scott jumps guard but Stak turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stak.
Stak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stak throws an elbow but it misses.
Stak is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Scott is trying to drag Stak to the mat but Stak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
John Stak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Scott.
Stak stops a takedown attempt from Scott. #BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Stak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Robert Scott has been cut.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Stak scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Scott scores with a takedown into Stak's guard.
Stak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott stands up over Stak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Stak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stak wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott wants to control from the top but Stak keeps moving. #T4#
Scott slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Stak.
Stak wants to get back to full guard but Scott has passed into side control.
Stak tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stak squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Stak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Stak misses #CL2#
and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Scott pulls guard. #SUB2#
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott is trying to keep Stak in close.
Scott wants to sweep here but Stak controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stak wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Stak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stak has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Stak looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scott wants to control from the top but Stak keeps moving.
Scott passes into half guard.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB2#
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Stak defends the submission attempt.
Stak pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stak wants to get back to full guard.
Scott trying to control the action but Stak is working from the bottom.
Scott stops Stak from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Stak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scott keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #BC#
Stak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Stak counters with a left and a right that stings Scott. #TD2#
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scott manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Stak trying to control from the bottom.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Stak defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stak defends it well. #T4#
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stak wants to control the action here but instead Scott manages to pass to full mount!
Scott looking to finish with strikes here!
Stak tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stak is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Stak sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Stak.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott avoids the head kick by Stak. #TD2#
Scott drives through with a takedown into Stak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stak is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Scott dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Scott trying to control the position but Stak is working away.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Scott fails to land a wild elbow strike. #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.
Scott wants to stand but Stak has his arm trapped.
Stak is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott wants to stand but Stak is controlling his arm.
Stak wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stak keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Stak counter with a right hand.
Scott blocks a head kick by Stak. #T3##TD2#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Stak's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Stak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robert Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stak keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T4#
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Stak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Stak sprawls well.
John Stak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Scott.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stak throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Stak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stak duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Stak clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Scott's cut.
That's time! Stak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stak looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stak throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
John Stak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Stak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stak, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stak cracks Scott with a nice body shot.#T1#
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Stak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Scott.
Scott is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stak tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Stak decides to pull guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but Stak keeps moving.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stak looking to control but Scott passes into half guard.
Scott trying to control from Stak's half guard. Stak has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Scott trying to control but Stak is working from the bottom.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott stays in close to Stak's body and controls the position.
Scott 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.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stak is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stak tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John Stak is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stak feints a jab promting Scott to slip. Stak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stak tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a counter combo.
Scott wants to clinch up but Stak keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stak did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Stak scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Scott manages to mount him!
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.#SUB2#
Stak tries to improve his position but Scott has taken his back! Scott has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stak tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Scott pushes Stak away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Scott!
Robert Scott is the new welterweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 3
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Mckee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bentley Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mckee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mckee wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mckee is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos controlling the action here.
Mckee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Mckee trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mckee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Mckee wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Santos has knocked Mckee down with a huge combo! Santos steps away and waves a wobbly Mckee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Demarcus Mckee has been cut.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mckee circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Mckee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos throws a series of punches but Mckee avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Santos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mckee did well to prevent Santos getting side control.
Mckee moves into full guard.
Mckee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mckee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mckee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mckee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mckee gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bentley Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Mckee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mckee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckee.
Mckee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santos throwing shots but Mckee is blocking nicely.
Santos controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos blocks the strikes from Mckee. #T1#
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Bentley Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mckee's head.
Santos is taking a breather. Mckee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Santos.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mckee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos throws a low kick but Mckee avoids it.
Mckee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mckee gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos throws a low kick but Mckee avoids it.
Mckee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos throws a right hand that Mckee ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckee also avoids with ease.
Mckee tries to clinch up.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Mckee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santos manages to circle out of the way.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Mckee blocks the body kick.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckee.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mckee as he jumps to the side.
Mckee walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.#T4##TD#
Mckee gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos wants to control but Mckee postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is trying to control Mckee's posture but Mckee avoids it.
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!
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mckee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mckee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bentley Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Mckee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Santos scores with a body shot.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Mckee's head back.
Santos scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santos throwing shots but Mckee is blocking nicely.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Mckee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos throwing shots but Mckee is blocking nicely. #T1#
Santos is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santos stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos prevents Mckee from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Mckee's temple.
Santos working over Mckee with some ground and pound. Mckee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mckee wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #T3#
Santos is taking a breather. Mckee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mckee shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mckee to the ground. Santos is now in Mckee's guard.
Mckee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Santos dives into side control. #REVR#
Santos scoring with punches from side control.
Bentley Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee asks Santos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Santos prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bentley Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bentley Santos!
Bentley Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1#
Aliev misses with a hook #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Aliev is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
I would not like to be Scott right now.
Scott is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Aliev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Aliev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott is really stuck here.
Aliev controlling the position well here. Scott rolled but Aliev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #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.
Aliev has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Aliev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Aliev let's go of the attempt for now.
Aliev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scott doesn't escape.
Aliev avoiding Scott 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Aliev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aliev controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position.
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Aliev.
Scott breaks Aliev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Aliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aliev pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott really is a fat lump.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robert Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aliev tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aliev back to the ropes. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Aliev just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aliev on the side of the head.
Aliev misses with a straight right.
A big left from Aliev misses. #TD#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
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.#T1#
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aliev controlling the position.
Aliev is continuing to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aliev controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Aliev.
A body shot lands from Scott. #TD#
Scott decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aliev is stalling in the full guard.
Aliev passes into half guard.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T3#
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Aliev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aliev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Aliev is controlling him
Robert Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aliev controlling the action here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Aliev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Aliev's guard.
Scott trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Scott dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aliev misses the jab.#TD#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
Aliev keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliev holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aliev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliev holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Aliev looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Aliev.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Aliev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev is still trying to improve position.
Aliev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aliev wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T3#
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott throws a head kick but Aliev moves out of range.
A jab from Aliev misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aliev enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aliev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott throws a strike but Aliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Scott trying to control the position. #T4#
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esad Aliev.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Robert Scott!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Robert Scott!

Robert Scott wins by unanimous decision!

Event: SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punk lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Punk. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
And Punk tries to counter it with a takedown but Kim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punk pinned against the ropes. Punk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Punk dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Punk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Punk closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the ropes.
Punk taking a breather.
Kim is working for takedown but Punk is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Punk misses with a punch to the body.
Kim has Punk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Punk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punk.
Punk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Punk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Punk ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Punk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Punk has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Punk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim wants to stand and escape but instead Punk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Punk trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T2#
Punk looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Punk has passed into half guard!
Punk wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #T3#
Kim looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Kim looking for a kimura from the bottom but Punk passes into side control!
The strikes coming from Punk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Punk. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kim stops Punk from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Punk is trying to get an arm triangle but Kim is defending well.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Punk drags him back down.
Punk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face as Punk controls the position. #T5#
The ground and pound from Punk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Punk with the counter takedown but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
Kim moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPunk.
Kim tries to clinch up.#T6#
Kim misses with a double jab.
Kim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Punk misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Punk is rocked!
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.#T7#
Kim leaves Punk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Punk manages to avoid it.
Punk dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Kim is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Kim drops Punk with a left and a right! Oh, Punk is hurt - Kim dives into side control looking to finish!
Punk is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
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.#SU#
Kim stands up and beckons Punk to his feet.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Punk is predictable there
and Kim rattles Punk with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Punk tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kim dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Punk stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Han Seul Kim!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sweeney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sweeney pulls Haley in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Haley tries to pass.
Haley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sweeney is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haley for as long as he can get away with.
Haley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweeney is one step ahead there.
Sweeney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haley is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Haley wants to control but Sweeney passes easily into half guard.
Haley is trying to maintain the position but Sweeney is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura but Haley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeney to get the leverage.
Sweeney works his way into full mount!
Sweeney controlling from mount. #SUB#
Sweeney is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haley is surviving well by controlling Sweeney's body position as best he can. #T3#
Sweeney controlling from the full mount.
Sweeney with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Sweeney content just to control the position here.
Sweeney wants to take Haley's back here but Haley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sweeney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Haley has given up his back.
Haley tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Haley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sweeney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haley misses with the combination. #CL2#
Haley has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haley can do to turn this around?
Sweeney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sweeney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haley slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haley gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Haley breaks the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Haley feints and as Sweeney raises his hands in defense, Haley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haley looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney is controlling Haley's posture.
Kameron Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweeney 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#
Sweeney is thwarting Haley's attempts to control the position.
Sweeney is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sweeney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sweeney. #T2#
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Haley defending well.
Haley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haley trying to get back to full guard but Sweeney takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sweeney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sweeney prevents Haley from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Sweeney working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Haley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sweeney off and cradles Haley's limp body as Sweeney celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kameron Sweeney!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Bloomer shoots in and drives through. Strong sprawls well.
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Bloomer breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bloomer as Strong shoots in.
Strong with a nice cross.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bloomer gets a clinch.
Bloomer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strong just leaning against Bloomer, taking a breather.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong is trying to drag Bloomer to the mat but Bloomer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Strong around his waist. Strong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bloomer walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloomer smiles and moves away.
Strong tries for a takedown but Bloomer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong.
Bloomer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloomer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong tries for a takedown but Bloomer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bloomer.#CL2#
Bloomer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Bloomer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bloomer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Bloomer pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloomer throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong misses with a combination
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bloomer has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bloomer manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Strong tries to clinch but Bloomer is having none of it.
Bloomer cracks Strong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloomer, which made it look bad.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bloomer is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong with a poor takedown
and Bloomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Bloomer is looking to clinch.
Strong goes for a double leg but Bloomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloomer continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Bloomer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloomer fails to land the takedown.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Strong closes the distance but Bloomer moves to the side
and Bloomer counters with a series of strikes. Strong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloomer keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloomer defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Bloomer shoots and misses
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Bloomer pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bloomer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strong is looking to clinch.
As Strong backs off Bloomer throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all.
Bloomer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Bloomer scores with a nice body kick.
Strong wants to clinch
and Bloomer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong throws a leg kick but Bloomer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bloomer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bloomer fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Strong clinches up with Bloomer and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bloomer prevents Strong from breaking the clinch.
Strong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bloomer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloomer avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Bloomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Bloomer on that attempt.
Bloomer slips a straight right by Strong.
A head kick by Strong misses
and Bloomer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Strong really felt that one!
Bloomer throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Colby Strong has been cut.
Bloomer shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bloomer manages to circle out of the way.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloomer circles away. #T2#
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Bloomer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strong is fending him off so far but Bloomer persists. Nope, Strong circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloomer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloomer is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Strong misses
and Bloomer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Strong gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bloomer jumps guard and drags Strong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bloomer's guard.
Strong looking to sit in guard and control but Bloomer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Strong keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Strong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bloomer has picked Strong up and slammed him! Strong can't keep hold of the triangle and Bloomer manages to pass to side control!
Bloomer is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloomer controlling from side mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strong is looking for a sweep.
Strong dodges the ground and pound from Bloomer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Bloomer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bloomer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Strong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bloomer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colby Strong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Strong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bloomer struggling a bit here.
Strong is trying to ground and pound but Bloomer uses the momentary lack of control by Strong to regain half guard.
Bloomer tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Strong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Matt Bloomer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Strong shoots in for a takedown but Bloomer shows good takedown defense.
Strong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloomer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Bloomer with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Bloomer on that attempt.
Bloomer throws a shot to the body.
Strong closes the distance but Bloomer moves to the side
and Bloomer counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Bloomer dives in for a single leg takedown but Strong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Colby Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Bloomer.#CL#
Strong clinches.
Strong is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2##BC2#
Bloomer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strong is looking to clinch.
Strong misses with the combination. #CL2#
Bloomer moves into the clinch.
Bloomer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strong jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Strong around his waist. Strong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bloomer has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Strong fails to pull guard.
Bloomer is trying to pull guard but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Bloomer jumps guard but Strong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bloomer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong. #TD#
Strong jumps guard and drags Bloomer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Strong is working an open guard so Bloomer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloomer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colby Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong slaps away a takedown attempt from Bloomer, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Strong feints and as Bloomer raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bloomer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Strong manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colby Strong.
Well Bloomer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bloomer!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Richardson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses
and Satan counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Richardson pushes Satan up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson tries to score a body lock takedown but Satan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body
and Satan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Satan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richardson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Satan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Richardson. Satan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hail Satan!

Event: Enfusion MMA #4
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Stak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scott 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.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott looks winded!
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Stak.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Stak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stak throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Stak only half commits.
OH! Scott has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Stak smells blood and charges in for the finish! Stak unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Scott sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Stak!
John Stak is the new welterweight champion!
John Stak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023

#R1#
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Noman avoids it really well and circles away.
Noman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Stewart clinches up with Noman and pushes him back against the cage.
Noman slowing the pace effectively.
Noman stalls. #BC2#
Noman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noman is having none of it.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Noman dives in and scores a takedown into Stewart's guard.
Stewart is pulling down on Noman's head. It's preventing any offense from Noman, at least for the moment.
Stewart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noman is controlling him.
Noman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Noman passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stewart won't allow Noman to pass to mount. #T2#
Stewart trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noman is controlling the pace.
Noman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stewart is trying desperately to improve position.
Stewart is squirming around, avoiding Noman's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Noman content just to control the position here.
Stewart is trying desperately to improve position.
Noman controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Noman has hold of Stewart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stewart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Noman looking for a guillotine from mount but Stewart is having none of it.
Noman avoids the attempt from Stewart to control.
Noman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stewart looks a forlorn figure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noman working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xla Noman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Noman tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stewart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Noman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stewart's guard.
Noman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stewart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noman on the ground.
Noman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stewart is pulling down on Noman's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Noman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noman is one step ahead there.
Noman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noman is stalling in the full guard.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Noman from controlling successfully.
Noman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noman tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noman to the ground. Noman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noman stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Noman wants to counter the offense by Stewart and move into the clinch position.
Noman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Tajik Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xla Noman.
Stewart throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Noman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Stewart wants to control but Noman postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noman cracks Stewart with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noman tries to stand but Stewart is controlling his head.
Noman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working. #T3#
Noman happy to just control the position for now.
Noman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working. #SUB2#
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noman's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Noman! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Stewart has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xla Noman!

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

#R1#
Stak tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stak.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Scott has been cut.
A head kick misses from Stak. #TD#
Scott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stak sprawls well initially but Scott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott is controlling the pace.
Scott is trying to control. Stak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott thows a huge punch but Stak dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nice strikes from Scott there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Scott really is a fat lump.
Scott is thwarting Stak's attempts to control the position.
Stak pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stak sees it coming and defends easily.
Stak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stak is looking to escape.
Stak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Stak defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John Stak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott tries to clinch up.
John Stak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Stak tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stak as he jumps to the side.
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stak defends well and Scott ends up having to push Stak into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stak just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC#
Scott breaks the clinch.
Stak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stak misses with a low kick.
Stak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Stak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stak, as that shot connected.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stak scores with a nice right hand.
Stak misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stak has knocked Scott down with a huge combo! Stak steps away and waves a wobbly Scott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Scott is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stak batters Scott with a massive right followed by a huge left! Scott is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Stak lands a final crushing right hand to drop Scott to the mat with a gruesome thud! Stak is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Stak!

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