Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Lucciola connects with a body shot that sends Sutherland's belly button to the back.
Lucciola throws a jab when Sutherland was well out of range.
Lucciola looks to land a left hand but Sutherland moved out of range nicely.
Lucciola scores with a head kick. Sutherland tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sutherland fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Sutherland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lucciola is looking to reverse the position.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucciola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lucciola struggling a bit here.
Sutherland throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sutherland looks up at the clock and then as Lucciola takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sutherland smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Sutherland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lucciola taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lucciola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucciola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lucciola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucciola tries to get out of the position.
Sutherland throws an elbow but Lucciola slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Lucciola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sutherland throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Sutherland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucciola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lucciola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Lucciola dodges the ground and pound from Sutherland.
Sutherland scoring with punches from side control.
Lucciola struggling a bit here.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lucciola some visible discomfort.
Lucciola is looking for a sweep.
Sutherland working the ground and pound from side control.
Sutherland working the body and head with strikes.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Lucciola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sutherland cracks Lucciola with a big right hand but Lucciola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Lucciola takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lucciola looks to move to half guard but instead Sutherland has passed into mount! Damn!
Sutherland tries to control but Lucciola wriggling away.
Sutherland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB2#
Sutherland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lucciola manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sutherland working the ground and pound from side control.
Lucciola dodges the ground and pound from Sutherland.#T4#
Sutherland cracks Lucciola with a big right hand but Lucciola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sutherland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutherland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lucciola can't do much from the bottom here.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sutherland cracks Lucciola with a big right hand but Lucciola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Lucciola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sutherland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sutherland dives in and grabs Lucciola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucciola pushes down on Sutherland's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sutherland lands a nice short elbow.
Sutherland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sutherland slips a nice elbow through Lucciola's hands, connecting with Lucciola's forehead.#SUB2#
Sutherland seems to be looking for submissions.
Sutherland is nestled in close to Lucciola, 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.
Sutherland working over Lucciola with some ground and pound. Lucciola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sutherland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Louis Sutherland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sutherland prevents Lucciola from improving his position.#T1#
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Sutherland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucciola defending well though.
Sutherland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sutherland 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.
Lucciola wants to control but Sutherland is keeping busy.
Sutherland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucciola is trying to control but Sutherland passes into side control!
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Lucciola tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Sutherland scoring with punches from side control.
Lucciola struggling a bit here.
Sutherland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sutherland grinds an elbow into Lucciola's temple.
Sutherland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland working away.
Sutherland lands a nice forearm strike.
Sutherland wants to control but Lucciola is keeping him busy.
Sutherland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sutherland cracks Lucciola with a big elbow.
Sutherland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sutherland cracks Lucciola with a big elbow.
Sutherland working the ground and pound from side control.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lucciola to see if he's OK.
Lucciola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sutherland lands a few punches from side control.
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Lucciola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutherland on the ground.#T4#
Sutherland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sutherland in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutherland cracks Lucciola with a big right hand but Lucciola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Sutherland is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucciola is defending well.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lucciola some visible discomfort.
Sutherland works to advance to full mount. Lucciola defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sutherland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sutherland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sutherland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sutherland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Lucciola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Lucciola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucciola.
Lucciola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sutherland.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
Sutherland fails with the takedown.
Lucciola looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutherland is just out of range.
Sutherland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson Lucciola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sutherland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sutherland working the ground and pound but Lucciola is defending the strikes.
Lucciola trying to control but Sutherland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sutherland is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lucciola up.
Sutherland landing with strikes.
Sutherland has Lucciola flattened out and is raining down punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lucciola!
Will Sutherland go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T1#
Lucciola trying to control the action but Sutherland just sinks the hooks in.
Lucciola tries to escape but Sutherland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sutherland scores with punches and elbows.
Sutherland lands shots from the back.
Lucciola trying to control the hands but Sutherland won't let him.
Sutherland has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lucciola. #T2#
Lucciola is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lucciola is trapped and Sutherland is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sutherland lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lucciola's head.
Sutherland is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sutherland throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lucciola could be in trouble here!
Sutherland lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sutherland connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lucciola to escape the position.
Oh Lucciola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutherland scores with punches and elbows.
Sutherland throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lucciola could be in trouble here! #T3#
Sutherland is punishing Lucciola with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sutherland is landing with strikes from the back.
Sutherland lands punches and elbows.
Sutherland connects with a couple of big shots that have Lucciola covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Lucciola! Sutherland fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Sutherland!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dahan tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dahan to the ground. Dahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahan sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Dahan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dahan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Dahan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Dahan.#T1#
Dahan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Dahan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dahan working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dahan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dahan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Dahan controls the position.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dahan is controlling him well.
Dahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahan. #T3#
Smith tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dahan.
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Dahan postures up.
Dahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
An elbow from Dahan crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
Dahan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahan connects with a decent elbow.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Dahan drags him back down.#SUB2#
Dahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dahan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dahan avoids it really well and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahan lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dahan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. 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.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dahan feints a counter leg kick.
Dahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #T1#
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dahan swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dahan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Dahan thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Dahan misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahan pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dahan prevents Smith from standing back up.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dahan winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is not content to let Dahan control the position.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dahan.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Dahan is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Dahan getting side control.
Dahan throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Dahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahan trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T1#
Smith is looking to stand up but Dahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Dahan throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith tries to stand but Dahan is controlling from the bottom.
Dahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dahan is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to stand but Dahan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan content to stall in guard here.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Dahan passes into half guard.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahan is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throwing shots but Dahan is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scooter Dahan.
Well Dahan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Becaio in a clinch.
Becaio tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becaio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becaio tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Becaio trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Becaio into the cage.
Moore avoiding damage as Becaio throws knees to the body.
Becaio prevents the takedown attempt.
Becaio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moore has Becaio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becaio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigo Becaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Becaio blocks an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Becaio blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Becaio pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Becaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Becaio trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Becaio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Becaio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Moore wants to control from the top but Becaio keeps moving.
Becaio trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Becaio is trying to control the position but Moore postures up. #SUB#
Becaio is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becaio is keeping the position for now.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moore 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. #SUB#
Becaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore works over Becaio with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Becaio is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Becaio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Becaio is breathing heavily.
Moore stands up over Becaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore is looking to work some ground and pound but Becaio has wrist control.
Moore chips away with some ground and pound.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore passes into half guard.
Moore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Becaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore prevents Becaio from improving his position.#T3#
Ground and pound from Moore.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Becaio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Becaio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore working the head and body with strikes.
Moore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moore throwing shots but Becaio is blocking nicely.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Becaio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becaio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Becaio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Becaio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Moore working Becaio over with strikes.
Becaio wants to get back to full guard.
Moore working Becaio over with strikes.
Becaio is trying to control but can't.
Moore throwing shots but Becaio is blocking nicely.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Becaio's head.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Becaio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moore scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Moore there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manning Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Becaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore shoots in but Becaio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Becaio shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Becaio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigo Becaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Becaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Becaio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Becaio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Becaio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becaio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Moore clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Becaio.
Becaio managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Manning Moore has been cut.
Becaio goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becaio prevents it.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becaio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Moore is working for takedown but Becaio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Becaio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moore obliges.
Becaio looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Becaio.
Becaio lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becaio wants to take the fight to the mat but Moore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Becaio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becaio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigo Becaio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becaio misses the jab.
Becaio shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Becaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Moore clinches.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Becaio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Becaio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Becaio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Becaio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manning Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Becaio avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Becaio pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Becaio misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Becaio gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Becaio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Becaio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Becaio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Becaio tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Becaio jumps into guard, dragging Moore to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becaio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Becaio working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becaio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Becaio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manning Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Becaio tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becaio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Becaio slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Rodrigo Becaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.#CL2#
Moore has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becaio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Becaio tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becaio misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Moore wants a takedown.
Becaio missing with knees to the body.
Becaio stops a takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becaio prevents it.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Becaio landing knees to the head.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Becaio wants a takedown but no success here.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Becaio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Becaio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Becaio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becaio circles away.
Becaio lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Becaio there.
Becaio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becaio circles away.#T2#
Becaio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Becaio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Becaio lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Becaio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manning Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becaio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Becaio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Becaio wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Moore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Becaio scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Becaio stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Becaio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Becaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Becaio eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Moore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Becaio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Becaio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Becaio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Moore lands a takedown into guard.
Becaio wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Becaio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Moore won't allow Becaio to sweep him here. #SUB#
Becaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore is in close to Becaio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Becaio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore lands a couple of digs.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Becaio blocks nicely.
Moore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Becaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becaio lands with a heel strike from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Becaio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Becaio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thompson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
Banner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banner stops Thompson from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Thompson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson punching from mount but Banner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Banner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thompson looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Thompson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thompson misses with a head shot.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Banner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Banner because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Banner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Thompson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Banner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Banner shrugs it off.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely. #ES#
Banner bucks Thompson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Banner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner!
We've been told by Banner's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Thompson.
Banner looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Banner throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emmanuel Thompson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Banner looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Banner.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
Banner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Thompson.#T2#
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner connects with a body shot.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Banner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Banner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Banner throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range. #TD2#
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #SUB2#
Thompson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Banner is trying to escape and Thompson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Banner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thompson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Thompson!

Event: MILF 80 Lopez vs Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaughn closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Pogie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pogie.
Vaughn seems keen to control Pogie's posture.
Vaughn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaughn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pogie looking to sit in guard and control but Vaughn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pogie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaughn is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pogie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vaughn trying to control but Pogie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Pogie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaughn defends it easily.
Vaughn scoring with some ground and pound.
Vaughn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pogie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vaughn wants to control but Pogie is keeping him busy.
Pogie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaughn takes a little break here. Pogie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Pogie tries to buck Vaughn off but Vaughn is having none of it.
Vaughn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pogie to see if he's OK.
Pogie 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.
Pogie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vaughn laying and praying for a moment but Pogie takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vaughn is trying to control. Pogie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vaughn lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pogie! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vaughn jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Vaughn!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 41
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Jolt.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Jolt.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Jolt throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaid Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolt walks into a jab.
Jolt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a right hand that Jolt ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolt also avoids with ease.
Jolt feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Jolt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jolt has time to react.#T1#
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a body punch but Jolt moves out of range.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Jolt.
Nice defenses there by Jolt.
Jolt wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Jolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Jolt is out of range. #T2#
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Jolt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jolt blocks a jab.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Jolt with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Jolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva works Jolt's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jolt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Jolt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jolt manages to avoid it.
Jolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Jolt defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Jolt misses with a double jab.
Jolt slips a straight right by Silva.
Jolt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Jolt feints the counter takedown.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Jolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva works Jolt's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jolt throws out the jab.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Jolt counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Jolt's head.
Jolt misses with a hook to the body
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jolt avoids the body shot from Silva.
Jolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Jolt.
Jolt stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jolt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Jolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Jolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolt tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jolt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jolt walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Nice shot by Silva.#ROC#Jolt is rocked!
Silva darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Jolt's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Silva before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaid Silva!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 40
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Welch dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Welch scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Welch is posturing up here but Gomez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Welch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Welch has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Gomez!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Mathis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mathis. Those never looked like landing.
Mathis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Moore clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mathis manages to pull guard.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore trying to control but Mathis is working from the bottom.
Mathis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mathis is trying to keep Moore in close.
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.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathis is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathis is retaining full guard.
Moore postures up in Mathis's guard and throws a big left but Mathis blocks it.
Moore prevents Mathis from getting back to his feet.
Moore stands up over Mathis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Mathis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moore stacks Mathis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moore!
Mathis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mathis is not content to let Moore control the position.
Moore taking a breather here. #T2##SUB2#
Moore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mathis dodges the ground and pound from Moore.
Mathis is trying to get back to his feet.
Mathis tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
Moore working the ground and pound from side control.
Moore looks up at the clock and then as Mathis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moore smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mathis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mathis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mathis tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.#T3#
Moore working away.
Mathis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moore lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mathis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mathis is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it.
Moore blocks the strikes from Mathis.
Moore working away.
Moore slows the pace down.
Moore tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mathis defending against the ground and pound.
Moore cracks Mathis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moore trying to control the position but Mathis is working away. #T4#
Moore working the ground and pound.
Moore landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moore with the ground and pound but Mathis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Mathis's head.
Moore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
Moore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathis wants to get back to full guard but Moore has mounted him!
Mathis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathis is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manning Moore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mathis leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mathis tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moore tries to clinch up but Mathis circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boston Mathis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boston Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.#TD#
Mathis has hold of one of Moore's legs. Moore is fighting the takedown attempt but Mathis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Moore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore wants a takedown.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Mathis jumps guard and drags Moore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Mathis's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Moore stays in close to Mathis's body and controls the position.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moore looking to sit in guard and control but Mathis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mathis wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Mathis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Moore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Moore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mathis is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Mathis is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mathis avoid being mounted?#T2#
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathis keeps working.
Mathis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mathis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moore.
Mathis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mathis.
Mathis keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Mathis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moore trying to control but Mathis is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Mathis's legs - danger averted.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mathis working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moore won't allow Mathis to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moore trying to control but Mathis is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mathis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mathis won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
Manning Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mathis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Mathis is having none of it. #ES2#
Moore has his feet on Mathis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Moore clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manning Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mathis tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathis misses with a two punch combination.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Mathis shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Mathis gets tackled into the cage by Moore. Moore maintains the clinch.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mathis is defending well.
Boston Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.#BC#
Mathis manages to break the clinch.
Mathis throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Mathis pushes him off.
Mathis throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Mathis misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Mathis back into the cage.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Mathis gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Mathis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathis defends it nicely.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mathis. #SU#
Mathis stands up.
Mathis misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.
Moore is working for takedown but Mathis is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Mathis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mathis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Mathis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathis looking to pass the guard.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Mathis is having none of it.
Moore keeping full guard, as Mathis tries to pass.
Mathis is pushing down on Moore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moore is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moore is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Mathis there.
Mathis is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore tries to kick Mathis off but Mathis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Moore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Mathis decides to stand up.
Mathis throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore tries to clinch there but Mathis circles away.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mathis as he avoids it easily.
Mathis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Mathis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mathis showed some decent athleticism there.

Moore pushes Mathis off and gets back to his feet.
Boston Mathis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mathis clinches up against the cage.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mathis is defending well for now.
Moore is trying to drag Mathis to the mat but Mathis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mathis.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Mathis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manning Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mathis can't get the takedown. #TD#
Mathis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moore uses from the top position.
Mathis keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Mathis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manning Moore!
Boston Mathis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

Event: MILF 70 Frost VS Montana 3
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Pogie circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Pogie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rahim quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pogie is pressing down on Rahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahim is holding on for now.
Rahim is not content to let Pogie control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Rahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pogie is in close to Rahim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pogie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now.
Pogie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Pogie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rahim is looking for a triangle but Pogie pushes his legs off easily.
Pogie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pogie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pogie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pogie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Rahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Pogie defends easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Pogie defends easily.
Rahim is trying to keep Pogie in close.
Pogie trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pogie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rahim's head.#T3#
Pogie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now.
Pogie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahim trying to control the position.
Pogie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Pogie defends easily.
Pogie wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
Rahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.#SUB#
Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pogie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rahim is tightening it up a little... Pogie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pogie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pogie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rahim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Majid Rahim!

Event: RSE 82:
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Jonsson misses with a wild combination.
Begaye tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Begaye shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonsson sprawls well. He's pushed Begaye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jonsson tests Begaye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jonsson thows a leg kick but Begaye checks it #TD2#
and Begaye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Begaye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Begaye lands a couple of digs.
Begaye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Begaye on the ground.
Begaye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonsson wants to stand but Begaye is controlling his posture from full guard.
Begaye trying to control the position here. #T1#
Let's hope that Begaye 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.
Jonsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Begaye is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Begaye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Begaye holds on and takes a little breather.
Jonsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Begaye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Begaye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jonsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Begaye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jonsson has managed to get both his arms back between Begaye's legs - danger averted.
Jonsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Begaye's guard.
Begaye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Begaye has control of Jonsson's left arm, preventing Jonsson from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Begaye looking for a guillotine here but Jonsson defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Begaye pulls Jonsson in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Jonsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Begaye, up you get!
Jonsson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonsson. That's going to slow Begaye down.
Jonsson throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Begaye counters by moving into the clinch.
Begaye is working for takedown but Jonsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Begaye is trying to drag Jonsson to the mat but Jonsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klas Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tallulah Begaye.
Jonsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Begaye or not. #T4#
Jonsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Begaye looks winded!
Begaye goes for a takedown attempt but Jonsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonsson looks to land a combination. Begaye sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.#CL#
Jonsson forces Begaye back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jonsson.
Jonsson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonsson.
A short right from Jonsson. #BC#
Jonsson breaks from the clinch.
Jonsson throws a quick head kick that knocks Begaye silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jonsson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Klas Jonsson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei wants to counter with a clinch but Yan pushes him away.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yan pinned against the cage. Yan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yan cracks Wei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei tries to counter with a clinch but Yan shakes him off and moves away.
Yan misses with a wild body shot.
Wei moves away from the strike by Yan.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei slips a jab from Yan.#T1#
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Yan gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yan with a jab.
Yan misses with a wild body shot.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yan tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Yan lands a glancing blow to the side of Wei's head.
Yan connects with a right hand. Wei shakes it off.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Yan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yan throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
Sergei Yan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan throws a series of strikes that have Wei backpedaling.
Yan throws a shot from downtown. Wei moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Yan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yan looks to land a left hand but Wei moved out of range nicely.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Wei moves out of range as Yan strikes.
Yan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yan misses with a two punch combination.
Yan throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Yan misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Wei counters by moving into the clinch.
Yan jumps guard but Wei stands there with Yan around his waist. Yan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wei wants a takedown.
Yan stalling the fight.
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yan pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Wei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yan.
Wei tries to counter with a clinch but Yan shakes him off and moves away.
Yan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wei should have avoided that one.
Wei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yan defends well and Wei ends up having to push Yan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yan lands with a good body shot.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Sergei Yan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Yan misses the target.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yan swings widly with a right hand
and Wei counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Yan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yan's waist but Yan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Wei looks winded!
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yan.
Wei walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Yan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Sergei Yan is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Yan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wei slips a straight right by Yan.
Wei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yan misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yan.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yan sprawls well. Yan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Yan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Yan missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
Yan throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yan swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Yan lands a jab.#T2#
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Yan. That snapped Wei's head back.
Yan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wei.
Decent striking displayed by Yan there.
Wei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan stuffs the takedown.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yan.
Wei walks into a left hand. #T3#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Yan misses its intended target.
Wei blocks a jab.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Yan misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yan sets himself, and Wei steps forward looking for the clinch! Yan avoids it this time.
Yan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei avoids the body shot from Yan.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.#T4#
Yan cracks Wei with a good jab.
Wei is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wei.
Yan just misses with a punch to the body.
Yan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Wei defending well as Yan loads up on a big left hand.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yan avoids it really well and circles away.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Yan sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Yan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yan throws a right and a left that Wei avoids nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan clobbers Wei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yan misses with the combination.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yan is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Yan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Wei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yan misses with a straight right.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
Yan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Yan as Wei shoots in.
Good shot there by Yan.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Yan throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Yan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wei under the eye.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Yan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wei.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yan avoids it really well and circles away.
Wei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yan finds it's way round the side to connect with Wei's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Yan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wei moves away.
Wei looks for a takedown but Yan sprawls well.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Yan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Yan, which made it look bad.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan throws a looping overhand right but Wei ducks down to avoid it.
Yan misses the shot to the body.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wei.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Yan misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yan's waist but Yan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Sergei Yan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Yan.
Wei wants to counter the offense by Yan and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yan, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Yan!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Dahman misses with the combination.
Dahman tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dahman swivels and escapes.
Dahman throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson is working Dahman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahman looking to control.
Dahman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dahman is retaining full guard.
Dahman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dahman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Dahman keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Thompson won't allow Dahman to get back to his feet.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thompson is working to tighten his grip on Dahman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dahman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thompson is really squeezing tight and eventually Dahman passes out! Thompson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emmanuel Thompson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Banner leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Banner's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Banner.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Rivera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB2#
Rivera is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well. #SUB2#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner is not content to let Rivera control the position. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivera controlling from side mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rivera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2##SUB2#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rivera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Banner! #T3#
Rivera pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though. #T4#
Rivera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! #SUB2#
Rivera has hold of Banner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Banner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivera throws some wild stikes that Banner manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Rivera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banner trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner!
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rivera dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Rivera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rivera.#T1#
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Banner catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.
Rivera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Banner.
Banner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banner duly obliges. #T3#
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Banner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Banner lands a left and a right that send Rivera crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp right that sends Rivera to the canvas! Banner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Welch gets a takedown into half guard.
Parks is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch stops Parks from getting back to his feet.
Welch winds up and cracks Parks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks is trying to maintain the position but Welch is very close to passing his half guard.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Parks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Welch working Parks over with strikes.
Welch prevents Parks from improving his position.
Welch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Parks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Welch tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws a right hand that Welch ducks under and follows up with a left that Welch also avoids with ease.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch misses with a looping right.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Welch shoots in.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Parks works Welch's body with a nice hook.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks digs a good body shot into Welch's ribs.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Parks. #T3#
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Welch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Welch's belly button to the back.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Welch's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Welch under the eye.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
Welch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Welch moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Parks gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welch scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Parks rushes Welch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks lands with an overhand left.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Welch has his takedown stuffed
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Welch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Welch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Welch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Welch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Welch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parks scores with a nice right hand.
Welch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Welch's head.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welch throws an off balance right hand
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks punishes Welch's body with a nice straight punch.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks cracks Welch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Welch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Welch is rocked!#T2#
Parks connects with the punch.
Oh Welch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks lands a jab to the head.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.
Parks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks stuns Welch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Welch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Welch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Welch eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks lands the left hand.
Parks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Welch falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Dahan saw that one coming.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivera sprawls and moves away.
Dahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Dahan's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rivera.
Rivera pushes Dahan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Dahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera throws out a counter right but Dahan avoids it with no problem.
Dahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Dahan circles away.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera misses with a straight left.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Rivera forces Dahan back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Dahan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahan taking a breather here.
Rivera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dahan asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Dahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan scoring with punches from side control.
Rivera tries to escape but Dahan is in control.
Dahan scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Dahan advances to full mount. #SUB#
Dahan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rivera is surviving well by controlling Dahan's body position as best he can.
Rivera is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dahan with a couple of short strikes.
Dahan lands a big shot there that rocks Rivera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dahan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rivera trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Dahan working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Dahan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Dahan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rivera has worked his arm free - good work by Rivera!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rivera to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Dahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rivera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Dahan trying to control the position but Rivera is working away.
Dahan 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.
Rivera pushes Dahan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dahan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rivera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rivera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scooter Dahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Dahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivera down.
Dahan working the head with strikes. #ES2#
Rivera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rivera misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dahan counters with a single leg into guard. Rivera didn't expect that.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Dahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Dahan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dahan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dahan works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Dahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
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!#SUB#
Dahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dahan pushing down on Rivera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Dahan sits in half guard.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Rivera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Dahan is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Dahan's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dahan lands a heavy elbow.
Dahan controlling his opponent.
Dahan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dahan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rivera is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dahan landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB#
Dahan looking for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahan is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Dahan stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Rivera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Dahan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Check out the look on Dahan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ES2#
Rivera sneaks out the side door and pushes Dahan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Dahan prevents Rivera from standing back up.
Dahan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dahan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is trying to stand up here but Dahan is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Dahan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dahan.
Dahan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Dahan. #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.
Dahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dahan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahan is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Enrique Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahan slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera punching from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Scooter Dahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scooter Dahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dahan, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scooter Dahan!

Event: MILF 59 Heavy Hitters
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Despite the aggression on Pogie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pogie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like George Pogie has been cut.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pogie misses with a takedown
and Tanaka counters with a big left hand that crumples Pogie! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wang is looking to escape.
Sutherland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland winds up and cracks Wang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutherland throws a strike but Wang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sutherland landing with the ground and pound.
Wang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sutherland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang is trying to control the position but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland throwing strikes but missing.
Sutherland is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sutherland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sutherland is proving a slippery customer.
Sutherland landing some decent shots from guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutherland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Wang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutherland postures up.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Wang is trying to keep Sutherland in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sutherland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Sutherland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sutherland throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sutherland stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sutherland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutherland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Sutherland is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Sutherland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sutherland is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Sutherland looking to pass the guard.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutherland.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sutherland controlling him for the moment.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutherland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sutherland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Wang has one foot on Sutherland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Antwan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherland pinned against the cage. Sutherland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wang wants to clinch#TD#
and Sutherland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wang to see if he's OK.#T1#
Sutherland tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Sutherland cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wang down.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sutherland working the body and head with strikes.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Sutherland is working Wang over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Sutherland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sutherland scores with punches from side control.
Sutherland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sutherland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wang is avoiding damage well.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wang to see if he's OK.
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wang some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Sutherland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sutherland cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ES2#
Wang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sutherland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wang won't be happy with that.
Wang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang regains half guard, as Sutherland was trying to land strikes.
Sutherland throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Louis Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sutherland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard.

Wang kicks off Sutherland and gets to his feet.
Wang swings for the body but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sutherland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sutherland is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES2#
Wang kicks Sutherland off and gets to his feet.
Wang tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Sutherland throws an elbow that misses. Wang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sutherland's guard. Nice move by Wang!#REVB#
Sutherland wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him. #T2#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland wants to stand but Wang is controlling the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Sutherland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wang struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sutherland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sutherland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sutherland in side control, throwing shots but Wang defends.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sutherland.
Sutherland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Louis Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sutherland blocks the strikes from Wang. #ES2#
Wang sneaks out the side door and pushes Sutherland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Sutherland getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.

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 Louis Sutherland.
Well Sutherland 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Sutherland!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Banner.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banner to the ground. Thompson is now in Banner's guard.

Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Thompson.#T2##TD2#
Thompson manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2#
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Banner gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.#T4#
Banner lands with a cross.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Banner tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Banner misses.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Banner digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.#T2#
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Thompson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Emmanuel Thompson has been cut.
It looks like Banner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a crisp right that sends Thompson to the canvas! Banner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner!
Lamont Banner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Rivera trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rivera looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rivera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rivera but great work by Smith.#T1#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to stand but Rivera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Rivera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith really is a fat lump.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rivera is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith 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#
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rivera controls his leg.
Smith stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Rivera has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Rivera has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Rivera jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rivera!

Event: MILF 52 Ortiz vs McCoy
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Pogie misses with a takedown attempt - Bayou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pogie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayou's waist but Bayou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pogie off to one side. #KD#
Bayou throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Pogie tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Pogie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like George Pogie has been cut.#SUB2#
Pogie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bayou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pogie is still in real trouble! Can Bayou finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pogie seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Pogie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bayou defends well.
Bayou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bayou stays in close to Pogie's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Bayou is sitting in close to Pogie's body. Pogie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bayou is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bayou is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pogie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Pogie!

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Lasner cracks Begaye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Lasner.#CUT#It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.
Lasner misses with a double jab.
Begaye feints the counter takedown.
Lasner lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lasner. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Begaye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Begaye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lasner throws out a powerful jab.
Lasner works Begaye's body with a nice hook.
Lasner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Lasner digs a good hook to Begaye's body.
Begaye looks winded!
Begaye takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Lasner feints and as Begaye raises his hands in defense, Lasner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lasner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Begaye's head.#ROC#Begaye is rocked!
Lasner postures up and lands a big shot to Begaye's brow.
Begaye is still in real trouble! Can Lasner finish him?
Lasner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lasner loads up on a big left hand. Begaye felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lasner looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Begaye can't hide his disappointment, as Lasner celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burk Lasner!

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