Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Foster has been cut.
Narimanbekov works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
Narimanbekov throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Narimanbekov lands but Foster takes it in his stride.
Narimanbekov throws a good cross that connects.
Narimanbekov misses with a straight left.
Narimanbekov connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
A solid body kick from Narimanbekov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Narimanbekov does no damage.
Benjamin Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster avoids the head kick by Narimanbekov.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foster misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Narimanbekov. #T1#
Foster misses with a left hand
and Narimanbekov counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster throws a body punch but Narimanbekov moves out of range.
Narimanbekov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster 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.
Foster misses with an uppercut
and Narimanbekov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Benjamin Foster's cut even more.
Narimanbekov misses with a combination #TD2#
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Narimanbekov is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foster is just content to waste time from the top position. Narimanbekov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Foster landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Foster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Narimanbekov trying to control the position here.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Narimanbekov has wrist control.
Narimanbekov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Narimanbekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foster wants to control from the top but Narimanbekov keeps moving.
Narimanbekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Narimanbekov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is still trying to improve position.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster throws a hook but Narimanbekov blocks it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab from Foster.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
Muxtar Narimanbekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster tries for a takedown but Narimanbekov circles away easily
and Narimanbekov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Narimanbekov misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Foster has Narimanbekov up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foster lands an uppercut.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses.
Narimanbekov tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Foster misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muxtar Narimanbekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Foster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Narimanbekov throws a head kick that misses.
Narimanbekov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Narimanbekov connects with a right hand. Foster shakes it off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Narimanbekov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice jab there from Narimanbekov.
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Narimanbekov's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
It looked like Narimanbekov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foster swings widly with a right hand
and Narimanbekov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foster's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbekov throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narimanbekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Narimanbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narimanbekov scrambles back to his feet.
Narimanbekov connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Narimanbekov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Narimanbekov wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster misses the body punch
and Narimanbekov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Narimanbekov tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narimanbekov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Muxtar Narimanbekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Foster.
Foster throws a hook to the side of Narimanbekov's head but Narimanbekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Narimanbekov misses.
Muxtar Narimanbekov is winning the standup battle so far.
Narimanbekov lands a leg kick that knocks Foster off balance momentarily.
Narimanbekov misses with a wild body shot.
Narimanbekov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foster.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Narimanbekov is just out of range.
Narimanbekov throws a big counter combination but Foster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Narimanbekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster avoids the body shot from Narimanbekov.
Narimanbekov throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foster misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Narimanbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narimanbekov blocks an uppercut.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbekov lands an uppercut.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A hook to the body from Foster.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses.
Foster scores with a hook to the body.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
Narimanbekov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Foster. #TD2#
Foster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Narimanbekov can't fight it off and eventually Foster manages to take the fight to the floor. Narimanbekov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Narimanbekov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Narimanbekov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Narimanbekov won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Narimanbekov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster scoring with some ground and pound.
Foster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muxtar Narimanbekov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Foster's cut.
That's time! Narimanbekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Foster scores with a nice right hand.
Narimanbekov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Narimanbekov wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Narimanbekov misses #TD2#
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Narimanbekov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Foster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Narimanbekov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Foster's guard! Nice work there by Narimanbekov!
Narimanbekov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foster has control of Narimanbekov's left arm, preventing Narimanbekov from doing any damage.
Foster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Narimanbekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Narimanbekov won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Narimanbekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamin Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Narimanbekov is proving a slippery customer.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Narimanbekov controls the pace.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Narimanbekov is one step ahead there.
Foster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Narimanbekov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Narimanbekov moves out of range of the strikes.
Narimanbekov throwing a counter right hand but Foster manages to avoid it.
Narimanbekov throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster.
Foster trying to control the position but Narimanbekov is working away. #SUB2#
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Narimanbekov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narimanbekov keeps working.
Foster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Muxtar Narimanbekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Benjamin Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster cracks Narimanbekov with an elbow. That is naaassty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narimanbekov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muxtar Narimanbekov!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Zimmerman leaves Mechanoid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mechanoid fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman connects with a body shot that sends Mechanoid's belly button to the back.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Mechanoid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanoid goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Zimmerman throws a big counter combination but Mechanoid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Zimmerman stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mechanoid tries to counter it with a takedown but Zimmerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mechanoid fails with the takedown.
Mechanoid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Zimmerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimmerman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mechanoid is defending well for now.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but Mechanoid blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Zimmerman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mechanoid's elbow.
Knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands. #T2#
Mechanoid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mechanoid wants a takedown but no success here.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Mechanoid managing to block the knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mechanoid can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zimmerman.
Mechanoid looks winded!
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
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!
Zimmerman trying to land knees to the body.
Zimmerman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Mechanoid is trying to pull guard but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman - that landed with a thud.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Mechanoid avoiding damage as Zimmerman throws knees to the body. #T4#
Zimmerman tries a body shot but Mechanoid blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mechanoid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mechanoid's elbow.
Mechanoid is trying to pull guard but Zimmerman has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Mechanoid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Zimmerman kicks Mechanoid off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mechanoid dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Zimmerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mechanoid shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mechanoid misses with a takedown #CL#
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Mechanoid is looking for a takedown.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Mechanoid is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman working Mechanoid over with knees to the body.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zimmerman working Mechanoid over with knees to the body.
Zimmerman pushes Mechanoid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowan Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zimmerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanoid controls the action.
Zimmerman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zimmerman with a knee to the head. #T2#
Zimmerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mechanoid or not.
Mechanoid is looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mechanoid can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zimmerman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mechanoid blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mechanoid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zimmerman. #CUT#It looks like Kryten Mechanoid has been cut.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanoid lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanoid controls his hands.
Zimmerman is leaning against Mechanoid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanoid controls the action.
Rowan Zimmerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to work over Mechanoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zimmerman lands a good knee to the midsection. Mechanoid won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Zimmerman.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kryten Mechanoid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Zimmerman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mechanoid misses with a takedown attempt - Zimmerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD#
Zimmerman lands a big right hand that sends Mechanoid crashing to the mat! Zimmerman stays standing though and waves Mechanoid back to his feet!
Mechanoid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zimmerman is fending him off so far but Mechanoid persists. Nope, Zimmerman circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kryten Mechanoid.
Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanoid defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Zimmerman takes the fight into the clinch.
Mechanoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman crunches a lovely knee into Mechanoid's ribcage.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanoid avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zimmerman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Zimmerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mechanoid.
Zimmerman lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mechanoid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kryten Mechanoid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a takedown. Zimmerman tries to sprawl out of it but Mechanoid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zimmerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD#
Zimmerman drops Mechanoid with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mechanoid looks back up at him and smiles so Zimmerman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mechanoid switches off momentarily and Zimmerman cracks him with a monster right hand! Mechanoid topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zimmerman dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zimmerman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 142
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Foster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foster lands a jab.
Kosar looks to land a body kick but Foster moved away.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Kosar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Benjamin Foster has been cut.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kosar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foster throws out the jab.
Kosar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Foster avoids it.
Kosar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foster misses with a left hand
and Kosar counters with a left to the body.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosar.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosar moves away.
Kosar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kosar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Foster looks winded!
Kosar throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage.
Kosar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Benjamin Foster's cut even more.
Foster walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Foster limp body while Kosar jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar!
Pavo Kosar took some time post fight to say the following; 'Filipo Mirković, my dear friend! There are 2 winners in this fight and 0 losers! Long live our beloved Croatia and our Croatian dream! Stoji Hrvat do Hrvata, mi smo braća svi, nećete u Čavoglave dok smo živi mi! 925. - 2025.'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Atkinson scores with a spinning back kick!
Noda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson scores with a one two! Noda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Yoshiaki Noda has been cut.
Noda dodges the punch combination from Atkinson.
Some wild striking there from Noda.
Atkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noda throws a series of punches but Atkinson avoids them all with ease.
Atkinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Roderick Atkinson has been cut.#CL#
Noda moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkinson.
Noda lands a left hand.
Noda can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
Noda blocks an uppercut.
Noda misses with a body punch.
Atkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noda lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Noda tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing Noda back against the cage.
Atkinson is trying to stall. #BC2#
Atkinson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Noda takes the fight into the clinch.
Noda struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkinson controls his hands.
Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Noda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Atkinson.
Atkinson trying to control the position but instead, Noda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkinson into the cage.
Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda.
A right hand to the body from Noda.
Noda prevents a body shot from Atkinson.
Noda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkinson or not. #T2#
Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda.
Noda misses with a punch on the inside.
Noda gets through Atkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Noda fails to land.
Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Noda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
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!
Noda presses Atkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkinson looks winded!
Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Noda lands a shot to the body.
Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Noda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noda is leaning against Atkinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noda misses with a body punch.
Noda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Noda pushes Atkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noda pushes Atkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noda lands a body punch.
Noda lands a body punch.
Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda.
Noda lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Roderick Atkinson's cut even more.
Noda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noda works on Atkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noda.
Noda tries a body shot but Atkinson blocks it.
Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Noda.
Noda tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Noda. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noda tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkinson or not.
Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Noda.
Noda lands a right hand.
Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noda tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noda lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
A short uppercut from Noda. #CUT#The cut above Roderick Atkinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkinson tries to work over Noda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Noda won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noda lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiaki Noda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Noda closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage.
Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda.
Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Atkinson misses with a body punch.
Noda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkinson tries to break the clinch but Noda is controlling the position.
Noda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but Noda has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Noda.
Noda can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
Noda can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson misses with a body punch.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Noda.
Atkinson is breathing heavily.
Noda pushes Atkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noda tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing Noda back against the cage.
Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Noda lands a body punch.
Noda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Noda lands with a left to the head.
Noda lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Atkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noda presses Atkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Noda.
A short right from Noda. #CUT#Roderick Atkinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Noda lands a right hand.
Noda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Noda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkinson.
A short left from Noda.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda.
Noda cracks Atkinson with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson takes a shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roderick Atkinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshiaki Noda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yoshiaki Noda waved his t-shirt featuring HARDTACK's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 141
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman blocks the body kick.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zimmerman throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to land a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Zimmerman throws a good cross that connects.
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zimmerman.
Tanaka lands with a right hand.
Zimmerman misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zimmerman's corner calls for a 1-2. Zimmerman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zimmerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zimmerman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zimmerman slips under a jab.
It looked like Zimmerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Zimmerman looks to land a combination but Tanaka avoids it well.
And Tanaka responds with a good body kick, but Zimmerman manages to step out the way in time.
Zimmerman's corner calls for a 1-2. Zimmerman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zimmerman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zimmerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Rowan Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman scores with a three punch combo!
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that Tanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanaka also avoids with ease.
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!
Tanaka throws a push kick but Zimmerman slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Tanaka lands a nice hook to Zimmerman's body. Zimmerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Zimmerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zimmerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Zimmerman's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY NEW YORK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zimmerman manages to avoid it.
Zimmerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zimmerman misses the jab.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zimmerman lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Zimmerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zimmerman.#CUT#It looks like Kaito Tanaka has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zimmerman.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Rowan Zimmerman's cut is getting worse.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Zimmerman moved out of range.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Zimmerman as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Zimmerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that misses
and Zimmerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Rowan Zimmerman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Zimmerman lands a really nice looking cross but Tanaka seems unphased.
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Zimmerman avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Zimmerman.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Zimmerman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zimmerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses
and Zimmerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zimmerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zimmerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanaka.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Zimmerman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanaka.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zimmermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Jeez, Rowan Zimmerman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot that snaps Tanaka's head back.
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zimmerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zimmerman connects with a looping right hand.
Zimmerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zimmerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zimmerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zimmerman tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka misses the jab.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tanaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zimmerman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Zimmerman.
And Tanaka responds with a good body kick, but Zimmerman manages to step out the way in time.
Zimmerman misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rowan Zimmerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka is the new heavyweight champion!
Kaito Tanaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Foster throws a shot from downtown. Wegner moves away and avoids it.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Foster has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wegner misses the target.
Wegner throws out a powerful jab.
Wegner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wegner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wegner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wegner swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wegner throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
Wegner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wegner throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foster tries to clinch there but Wegner circles away.
Wegner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.
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!
Foster throws a big shot that misses.
Wegner fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Wegner has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster wants a takedown.
Wegner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wegner prevents the takedown attempt.
Wegner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foster walks away with a smile on his face. Wegner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorg Wegner.
Wegner throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Wegner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
Foster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wegner. #T2#
Wegner throws an off balance right hand
and Foster counters with a nice uppercut.
Wegner throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Wegner lands.
A big right from Wegner misses.
Wegner throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Wegner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foster's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Wegner is proving a slippery customer.
Foster pulls Wegner in to control the position.
Wegner tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wegner is one step ahead there.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Foster is really struggling to control Wegner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wegner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Foster seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Wegner is proving a slippery customer.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wegner is one step ahead there.
Wegner is looking to advance position but Foster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Foster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wegner is looking to improve his position but Foster isn't that keen on the idea.
Wegner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Foster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Foster controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Foster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wegner can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorg Wegner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Foster's cut.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wegner 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.
Wegner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wegner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foster on the side of the head.
Wegner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Foster misses.
Wegner misses with a looping left.
Jorg Wegner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster walks into a straight right hand from Wegner.
Wegner throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
Wegner throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Wegner.
Wegner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foster.
Wegner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wegner throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Foster tries to counter with a takedown but Wegner is quick to defend against it.
Wegner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Wegner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Wegner closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Wegner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wegner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorg Wegner.#CL2#
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Wegner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
Foster avoiding damage.
Foster lands a body shot.
Foster lands with a right to the head.
Foster misses with a punch to the body.
Foster tries a body shot but Wegner blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Foster throws a punch but it's blocked by Wegner.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Wegner.
Foster gets underhooks to prevent Wegner's takedown attempt. #TD#
Foster gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wegner can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Wegner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wegner tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster wants to control but Wegner is keeping him busy.
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Foster content to control rather than advance.
Foster throwing shots but Wegner is blocking nicely.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Wegner is working away. #SUB#
Foster is working for a kimura here but Wegner manages to reverse the position and he's now in Foster's guard.
Wegner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Wegner looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Wegner has control of Foster's left arm, preventing Foster from doing any damage.
Wegner wants to sweep but no luck.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Wegner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wegner wants to sweep but no luck.
Wegner looking to control.
Wegner being controlled here, momentarily.
Wegner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Foster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Foster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wegner throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wegner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorg Wegner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foster lands a really nice looking cross but Wegner seems unphased.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
Wegner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wegner throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot.
Foster slips under a jab from Wegner.
Foster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wegner throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Wegner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wegner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wegner.
Wegner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wegner throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wegner won't be happy with that.
Foster 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Foster swings around for an armbar but Wegner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Foster's guard.
Benjamin Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Wegner trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Foster looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wegner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Foster moves into full guard.
Wegner trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foster is adopting a defensive guard.
Wegner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wegner wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster controls Wegner momentarily but Wegner frees himself.
Wegner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wegner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wegner postures up.
Foster pulls Wegner in to control the position.
Foster controls Wegner momentarily but Wegner frees himself. #T3#
Foster keeping moving, preventing Wegner from controlling successfully.
Wegner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wegner tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily
letting Foster counter with a right hand.
Foster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster throws out a loose jab but Wegner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wegner throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Wegner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wegner somewhat.
Benjamin Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorg Wegner.
Foster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wegner. Wegner gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##TD#
Foster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wegner on his heels. He'll look to pass Wegner's guard now, I'm sure.
Wegner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wegner wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Wegner is keeping the position.
Wegner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wegner, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Foster!

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Tremors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang flicks out a counter leg kick but Tremors steps away.
An inside leg kick from Bang misses.
Tremors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Bang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tremors looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Tremors.
Tremors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang fakes the leg kick and cracks Tremors in the body.
Bang throws the left hand but Tremors avoids the punch easily.
Tremors takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tremors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tremors.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Bang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tremors.
Tremors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tremors missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Bang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tremors napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tremors has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bang is looking to take a break and control but Tremors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bang laying and praying for a moment but Tremors takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Tremors pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control.
Bang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bang is nestled in close to Tremors, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tremors keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but Tremors is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang wants to take a breather but Tremors is having none of it.
Bang missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Bang is taking a breather. Tremors says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Tremors is defending well.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tremors looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Bang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang throws an elbow that misses. Tremors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Tremors!#REVR##SU#
Tremors decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bang feints and then cracks Tremors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tremors down.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tremors lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T5#
Bang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bang misses with a combination
and Tremors connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tremors fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bang just manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a jab when Tremors was well out of range.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Bang throws a body punch but Tremors moves out of range.
Bang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tremors counters with a nice body shot.
Bang is looking to slow Tremors down with leg kicks.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tremors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt
and Tremors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tremors on the side of the head. #T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tremors manages to avoid it.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tremors throws a counter high kick but Bang was just alert enough to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang throws a leg kick but Tremors moved away.
Bang takes a swing at Tremors's ribcage but misses.
Tremors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tremors sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Bang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tremors's guard.
Bang wants to control from the top but Tremors keeps moving. #T7#
Bang throws an elbow that misses. Tremors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Tremors!#REVR#
Tremors trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Tremors knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.
Tremors controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tremors defends well.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck.
Tremors wants to get up but he can't break Bang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tremors has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bang working for a triangle but Tremors defends it easily.
Tremors postures up.
Bang looking for a sweep. Not yet Bang, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bang has his foot on Tremors's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tremors works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Bang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tremors wanted to stand there but Bang had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tremors is trying to stand up here but Bang is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tremors doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang. #ES#
Tremors has one foot on Bang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Bang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bang misses with a body kick.
Tremors throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tremors takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Tremors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Tremors was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Tremors. #TD2#
Bang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tremors keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Tremors keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #T1#
Bang throws a strike but Tremors rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tremors is aware though and is defending well.
Tremors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tremors defends well.
Bing Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Bang is working an open guard so Tremors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Tremors swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremors misses with a low kick.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Tremors throws a quick counter head kick but Bang was just out of range.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tremors is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab from Bang.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bang throws the left hand but Tremors avoids the punch easily.
Tremors takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tremors scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
Bang avoids the body shot from Tremors.
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tremors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Bang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang lands with a right hand.
Tremors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bang throws a one two combo.
Tremors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang misses with a hook to the body
and Tremors makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bang really felt that one!
Tremors throws a big shot that misses.
Tremors backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Bang misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Tremors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.#T4#
Tremors throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tremors counters with a nice body shot.
Tremors throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into Tremors's guard.
Bang throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tremors looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tremors looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tremors! #REVR#
Bang is trying to escape the position but Tremors is controlling the position. #T5##SU#
Tremors has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bang wants to slow Tremors down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang takes a swing at Tremors's ribcage but misses.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang looks to land a combination but Tremors avoids it well.
It looked like Tremors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tremors has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bang.
Tremors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bang.
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Tremors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bang blocks a head kick by Tremors.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tremors is just out of range.
Tremors seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T6#
Bang looks to land a body kick but Tremors moved away.
Tremors throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bang looking to stall.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tremors manages to break the clinch.
Tremors is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tremors throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tremors on the side of the head. #T7#
Tremors lands the left hand.
Bang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bang throws a right and a left that Tremors avoids nicely.
Tremors was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bang swings for the body but Tremors moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
Bing Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tremors. That's going to slow Bang down.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tremors there.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Tremors tried to counter with a leg kick but Bang avoided it.
Bang scores with a jab to the head. #T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tremors misses with a low kick.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang throws a low kick but Tremors moves out of range easily.
Tremors is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tremors.
Bang shoots and misses
and Tremors counters with an inside leg kick.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang throws a right and a left that Tremors avoids nicely.
Tremors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Tremors is out of range. #T9#
Tremors keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Tremors lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tremors moves away.
A big right from Tremors misses.
Tremors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tremors thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bang thows a leg kick but Tremors checks it
and Tremors counters with a good low kick that Bang was not able to check.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tremors with a nice calf kick.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tremors looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Tremors misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bing Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tremors's head backwards.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tremors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tremors is able to avoid easily.
Tremors lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tremors just misses with a punch to the body.
Tremors avoids the body shot from Bang.
Tremors went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Tremors.
Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tremors counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremors walks into a stiff left hand from Bang.
Bang lands with a hook. Tremors tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang swings for the body but Tremors moves out of range. #T1#
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Tremors stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tremors tries to land a front kick but Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang throws a hook but Tremors blocks it.
Tremors throws a big counter combination but Bang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bang thuds his shin into the meat of Tremors's side.
A head kick from Tremors lands but Bang takes it in his stride.
Tremors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremors misses with a two punch combination.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tremors manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tremors misses with a right hand
and Bang counters with a good low kick that Tremors was not able to check.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tremors as he avoids it easily.
Tremors is looking for a counter combo.
Rex Tremors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Bang.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bang avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Tremors backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bang wants to slow Tremors down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Tremors misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tremors - that will leave a mark!
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Tremors throws a counter high kick but Bang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bang moves out of range of the leg kick from Tremors.
Bang works the jab nicely.#T3#
Bang throws the kick towards the body but Tremors avoids it.
Tremors misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Bang
and Tremors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tremors counter with a right hand.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tremors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tremors doesn't seem bothered though.
Bang misses with a body kick.
Tremors half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tremors swings widly with a right hand
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Bang jabs at Tremors's body.#T4#
Tremors lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Bang is rocked!
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Tremors finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tremors is just out of range.
A low kick from Bang is predictable there
and Tremors counters with a big right hand! Oh Bang is in trouble here! Tremors follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Tremors!
Rex Tremors was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 134
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Gijs shoots in but Zimmerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.#T1#
Gijs shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Crunch! Zimmerman slams his shin into Gijs's torso.
Zimmerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimmerman throwing a counter right hand but Gijs manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gijs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.
Zimmerman lands a head shot.#T3#
Gijs dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gijs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and Gijs ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gijs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Gijs is avoiding it.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gijs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Gijs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmerman to the ground. Zimmerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmerman scores with a nice right hand.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Gijs moves out of range.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolle Gijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gijs slips under a jab.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Zimmerman clinches up with Gijs and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gijs blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman presses Gijs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Gijs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gijs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zimmerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
Gijs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zimmerman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Gijs wants a takedown.
Gijs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimmerman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gijs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zimmerman regains guard immediately.
Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Zimmerman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Zimmerman!#REVR##T4#
Gijs wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Gijs wants to improve his position but instead Zimmerman has moved into half guard.
Gijs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gijs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gijs.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gijs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gijs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zimmerman cracks Gijs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zimmerman tries a low kick but Gijs avoids it.
Zimmerman scores with the left hand. Gijs knows he should have avoided that one.
Gijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Zimmerman scores with a sloppy right hand. Gijs should have avoided that one.
Gijs fails with the takedown
and Gijs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gijs blocks a jab.#T3#
Zimmerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gijs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Zimmerman misses the target.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zimmerman. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Zimmerman's head coaches at Tigrex Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zimmerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman clearly takes 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.#R4#
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zimmerman as he jumps to the side.
Zimmerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.#T1#
Gijs slips under a jab.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zimmerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gijs's guard. #REVR#
Gijs keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Gijs is trying to keep Zimmerman in close. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it.
Gijs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gijs looking to pass the guard.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Zimmerman is trying to keep Gijs in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Gijs postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gijs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Rowan Zimmerman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gijs can do to turn this around?
Gijs blocks a jab.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman throws a hook but Gijs blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bolle Gijs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Gijs misses with a takedown attempt
and Zimmerman counters with a low kick, right behind Gijs 's knee.
A slow jab from Zimmerman misses its intended target.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zimmerman defends it well.
Gijs fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs dives in and grabs Zimmerman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes down on Gijs's head and hops out.
Zimmerman throws a counter high kick but Gijs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rowan Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolle Gijs.
Zimmerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gijs with a poor takedown
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Gijs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Zimmerman leaves Gijs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Gijs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zimmerman but Zimmerman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zimmerman scores with a push kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gijs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gijs slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolle Gijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zimmerman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:43
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:43
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rowan Zimmerman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Frankenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frankenstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atkinson catches Frankenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frankenstein tries to clinch but Atkinson moves away
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Frankenstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Atkinson breaks from the clinch.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the head.
Frankenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frankenstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Frankenstein takes one on the button.#T1#
Atkinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frankenstein momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Atkinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atkinson.
Frankenstein wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atkinson. #CL#
Frankenstein rushes Atkinson and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Atkinson manages to break the clinch.
Frankenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkinson throws out a counter right but Frankenstein avoids it with no problem.
Frankenstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankenstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Atkinson. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atkinson.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson stuns Frankenstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atkinson stuns Frankenstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frankenstein.
Frankenstein tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Frankenstein wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
Atkinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Atkinson keeps Frankenstein at a distance using the push kick.
Frankenstein is breathing heavily.
Frankenstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frankenstein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bio Frankenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson thows a body kick. Frankenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Jab, jab by Atkinson - just one landing.
Atkinson looks to land a combination but Frankenstein avoids it well.
As Atkinson tries to get set, Frankenstein tries to push him back and clinch up but Atkinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Frankenstein wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Atkinson.
Atkinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Frankenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Frankenstein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atkinson to keep the fight standing.
Atkinson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Frankenstein is trying to pull guard but Atkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Atkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frankenstein has been working on his balance at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Atkinson.#BC2#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frankenstein on the side of the head.
Frankenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankenstein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Atkinson scores with a leg kick.
Frankenstein tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Atkinson 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#
Atkinson lands with a shot to the body.
Atkinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roderick Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the head.
Atkinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frankenstein eats them both and turns towards Atkinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Atkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atkinson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Atkinson manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkinson. That snapped Frankenstein's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Atkinson lands a big right hand that sends Frankenstein crashing to the mat! Atkinson stays standing though and waves Frankenstein back to his feet!#ROC2#Frankenstein is rocked!#T1#
Frankenstein closes the distance but Atkinson moves to the side
and Atkinson counters with a right hand from hell and Frankenstein is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Atkinson!

Event: TOF 180
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
Bang slips under a jab.
White lands with a right hand.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang connects with a looping right hand.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bang throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
White gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
White looking for a triangle here. Bang is fighting it but it looks tight! White pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bang is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ray White!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Zimmerman tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Zimmerman.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zimmerman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
Knox misses with a body shot. #T1##CL2#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Zimmerman. Zimmerman maintains the clinch.
Zimmerman lands with a light punch inside.
Zimmerman lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like John Knox has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #BC2#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zimmerman.
A big right from Knox misses.
Zimmerman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.#KD2#
Zimmerman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knox sprawling to the canvas! Knox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zimmerman finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Zimmerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##KD2#
Zimmerman sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zimmerman is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zimmerman throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rowan Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.
Knox throws a hook but Zimmerman avoids it easily.
Rowan Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Zimmerman takes the fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox tries to score a body lock takedown but Zimmerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Zimmerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with some punches.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zimmerman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Zimmerman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zimmerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#CL2#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Zimmerman lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zimmerman throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Zimmerman backing up. Zimmerman nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
Zimmerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zimmerman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Zimmerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Zimmerman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Knox misses.
A big left from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Rowan Zimmerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Zimmerman as he connects with a hook.
Zimmerman cracks Knox's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Knox slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Zimmerman can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
A very excited looking Rowan Zimmerman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 174
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Daniel Philips gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Daniel Philips has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Daniel Philips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang pushing down on Daniel Philips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bang is looking to take a break and control but Daniel Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniel Philips is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Daniel Philips is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Daniel Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Daniel Philips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daniel Philips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bang is keen to just control but Daniel Philips is a slippery customer.
Daniel Philips is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but Daniel Philips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniel Philips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniel Philips is holding on to half guard well.
Bang is trying to control. Daniel Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bang is looking to advance position but Daniel Philips won't allow it.
Daniel Philips is trying to control but can't.
Daniel Philips is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daniel Philips is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bang wants to take a breather but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Daniel Philips defends it.
Bang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daniel Philips is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang prevents Daniel Philips from improving his position.
Daniel Philips trying to control from the bottom.
Bang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but Daniel Philips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. #T3#
Daniel Philips is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bang is trying to control. Daniel Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang is trying to control. Daniel Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniel Philips is trying to control but Bang manages to pass to mount!
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.#SUB2#
Bang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daniel Philips to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daniel Philips shrugs it off.
Bang working the ground and pound effectively.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daniel Philips hang on?
Daniel Philips can't escape the position.
Bang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bang with shots to the head and body - Daniel Philips looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bang.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Daniel Philips manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daniel Philips trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
Bang works his way into full mount! #T5#
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daniel Philips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daniel Philips regains half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang is looking to take a break and control but Daniel Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bang moves nicely into side control.
Bang working the body and head with strikes.
Bang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Daniel Philips is looking for a sweep.
Daniel Philips stops Bang from passing to mount. #T6#
Daniel Philips struggling a bit here.
Daniel Philips tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bang easily slips into full mount!
Bang with a couple of short strikes.
Daniel Philips is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang landing shots from mount.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bang landing punches.
Bang lands a big shot there that rocks Daniel Philips but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.#T7#
The referee warns Daniel Philips that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bang with a couple of short strikes.
Daniel Philips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bang raining down shots from the mount!
Bang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniel Philips is looking to escape.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Daniel Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang postures up.
Bang looking to control but Daniel Philips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
Daniel Philips is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daniel Philips tries to reverse the position but Bang maintains control.
Bang tries to control but Daniel Philips wriggling away.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bang prevents Daniel Philips from getting the reversal.
Daniel Philips is bucking up trying to escape but Bang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bang landing strikes from the mount and Daniel Philips is in trouble!
Bang lands a nice shot to the head.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Daniel Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Daniel Philips throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bang is looking to land body kicks.
Daniel Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
A quick step to the side and Daniel Philips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bang tried to score with a low kick but Daniel Philips checks it.
Daniel Philips is looking to counter punch.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniel Philips misses with a few strikes there.
Daniel Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniel Philips throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Daniel Philips moved out of range nicely.
Daniel Philips moves out of range of the body kick.
Bang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniel Philips.
Some wild striking there from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniel Philips scores with a jab.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Daniel Philips moves away and avoids it.
Daniel Philips swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Daniel Daniel Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniel Philips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Daniel Philips misses.
Bang tries to work over Daniel Philips's front leg with a kick but Daniel Philips checks it.
Daniel Philips throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang lands with a hook. Daniel Philips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel Philips throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Daniel Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniel Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Daniel Philips finds it's target.
Daniel Philips throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bang.
Bang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniel Philips's sensitive parts. #T3#
Bang looks for a takedown but Daniel Philips sprawls well.
Daniel Daniel Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Bang.
Daniel Philips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bang misses the jab.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Daniel Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daniel Philips checks it well.
Daniel Philips misses with a looping right.
Bang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniel Philips throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniel Philips circles away.
A shot to the body from Daniel Philips misses
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel Philips loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniel Philips is just out of range.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel Philips misses with the combination.
Bang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniel Philips manages to avoid it.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniel Philips checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daniel Daniel Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Bang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel Philips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daniel Philips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bang misses with a right hand
and Daniel Philips counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniel Philips to the mat! Daniel Philips manages to get full guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Daniel Philips throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bang escapes and throws Daniel Philips's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bang trying to control the position but Daniel Philips is working away.
Bang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Daniel Philips!
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel Philips can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
Bing Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T6#
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
Daniel Philips is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.
Daniel Philips in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Daniel Philips is trying to escape the mount.
Bang with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bang with good strikes from the mount here!
Daniel Philips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daniel Philips?
Daniel Philips is looking to get to half guard.
Bang landing punches. #T7##SUB2#
Bang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bang is landing with some decent strikes but Daniel Philips is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bang controlling the position easily from mount.
Bang with shots to the head and body - Daniel Philips looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniel Philips is looking to escape.
Bang controlling from the full mount.
Daniel Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniel Philips looks a forlorn figure.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Bang lands a couple of good shots and Daniel Philips has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bang is not going to allow Daniel Philips to sit and survive in this position.
Daniel Philips is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Bang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Bang on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Daniel Philips is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniel Philips just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bang lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bang looking for the RNC.
Daniel Philips tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Daniel Philips holds on to Bang as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bang lands a nice shot to the head.
Bang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daniel Philips? #T9#
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang postures up.
Bang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniel Philips looks a forlorn figure.
Daniel Philips is working to get back to half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Daniel Philips tries to reverse the position but Bang maintains control.
Bang lands a heavy elbow.
Bang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniel Philips is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Daniel Philips circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Daniel Philips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel Philips is looking to counter punch.
Daniel Philips throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniel Philips.
Bang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bang lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Bang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking to take a break and control but Daniel Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniel Philips tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang postures up.#T1#
Bang looking to finish Daniel Philips with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daniel Philips!
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Bang lands with some strikes.
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Bang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniel Philips looks a forlorn figure.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Daniel Philips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniel Philips is squirming around, avoiding Bang's attempts to control the action.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang postures up.#SUB2#
Bang is working for a guillotine from mount but Daniel Philips frees his head quite easily.
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.#T3#
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bang lands a big shot there that rocks Daniel Philips but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bang lands a heavy elbow.
Daniel Philips is bucking up trying to escape but Bang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang lands a big elbow. #T4#
Bang tries to control but Daniel Philips wriggling away.
Bang lands a heavy elbow.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Daniel Philips that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bang lands a big shot there that rocks Daniel Philips but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Daniel Philips is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Daniel Philips is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel Philips is trying to escape the mount.
Daniel Philips seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang with the ground and pound from mount.
Daniel Philips taking shots to the head.
Daniel Philips is looking to get to half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bing Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T5#
Bang content just to control the position here.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bang prevents Daniel Philips from getting the reversal.
Bang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Bang working the ground and pound effectively.
Bang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daniel Philips tries to reverse the position but Bang maintains control.
Bang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daniel Philips?
Bang lands a big elbow.
Daniel Philips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniel Philips is looking to escape.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Daniel Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Bang trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bang wants to control the pace but Daniel Philips is squirming around nicely.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang tries to control but Daniel Philips wriggling away.
Bang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T8#
Bang tries to control but Daniel Philips wriggling away.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daniel Philips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bang looking to control but Daniel Philips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daniel Philips haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daniel Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang is landing with some decent strikes but Daniel Philips is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bang avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to 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!#T9#
Bang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel Philips can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniel Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel Philips is squirming around, avoiding Bang's attempts to control the action.
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daniel Daniel Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bang 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Bang!
A victorious Bing Bang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 127
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Atkinson sizes up Howell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Devyn Howell has been cut.
Jab from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Atkinson's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Atkinson tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atkinson connects with a body shot that sends Howell's belly button to the back.
Howell walks into a jab.
Atkinson scores with a leg kick.
Howell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!#KD#
Atkinson lands a big right hand that sends Howell crashing to the mat! Atkinson stays standing though and waves Howell back to his feet!#ROC#Howell is rocked!
Atkinson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Howell takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Atkinson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Howell bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Atkinson!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Pasti moves away from the strike by Zimmerman.
Pasti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Pasti closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasti backwards.
We've been informed that Pasti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pasti tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Pasti back against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasti looking to slow down the pace here.
Zimmerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasti or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Pasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Pasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Pasti ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasti as he connects with a hook.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasti.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a right hand
and Pasti counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Pasti tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pasti lands a jab to the nose.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Tembakan Pasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zimmerman.#CL2#
Pasti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zimmerman avoids the elbow strike from Pasti, against the cage.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Zimmerman lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasti defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Pasti throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Pasti blocks a jab.
Zimmerman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pasti looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range. #CL2#
Pasti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasti.
Pasti blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets through Pasti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasti misses with some punches.
Zimmerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pasti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zimmerman blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasti.
Zimmerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman blocking some punches. #BC#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Pasti clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Pasti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasti misses with the head strike. #T3#
Pasti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasti blocks an uppercut.
Pasti looking to stall.
Pasti takes a shot to the head.
Pasti has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to work over Pasti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasti lands a body punch.
Pasti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman blocks an elbow strike from Pasti.
Pasti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Pasti misses with the head strike.
Pasti lands an uppercut.
Pasti lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman misses with some punches.
Pasti presses Zimmerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Pasti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Pasti looks winded!
Pasti tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimmerman avoids the damage to the body.
Pasti throws an elbow that misses.
Zimmerman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasti backwards.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
A shot in the inside from Zimmerman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rowan Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rowan Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zimmerman throws out a powerful jab.
Pasti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pasti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasti.
Zimmerman connects with a right that clearly hurt Pasti. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Zimmerman proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Pasti collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dechen Tsering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Atkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsering looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Tsering shoots in.
Tsering throws a jab when Atkinson was well out of range.
Tsering throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Atkinson pushes Tsering up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Atkinson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tsering regains guard.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsering trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to stand but Tsering is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Atkinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tsering is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsering has wrist control.
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES2#
Tsering kicks Atkinson off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Atkinson rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Atkinson pulls guard successfully.
Atkinson pulls Tsering in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsering content to stall in guard here.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Tsering trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atkinson tries to get out of the position.
Atkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsering preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Tsering from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tsering tries to keep at a distance but Atkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roderick Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dechen Tsering.#TD#
Atkinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsering gets back to half guard.
Tsering is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsering avoid being mounted?
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsering does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Tsering wants to control but Atkinson passes into side. #SUB#
Atkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsering is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsering struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Tsering has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tsering wants to control but Atkinson postures up.
Tsering tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson works to advance to full mount. Tsering defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tsering is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Atkinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Tsering shoots in.
Tsering rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsering throws the left hand but Atkinson avoids the punch easily.
Tsering looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.#CL#
Atkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Atkinson successfully pulls guard.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsering can do to turn this around?
Tsering trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsering gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T1#
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Tsering controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson pulls Tsering in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsering from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsering looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsering tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roderick Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsering working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson throwing strikes from guard but Tsering blocks nicely. #SU#
Atkinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Atkinson instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Atkinson. #BC#
Atkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atkinson.
Tsering is breathing heavily.#CL#
Atkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkinson misses with a knee to the head.
Atkinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsering in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Atkinson. #CUT#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.#TD#
Atkinson jumps into guard, dragging Tsering to the mat.
Atkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Tsering's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsering works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsering trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is pulling down on Tsering's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsering, at least for the moment.
Atkinson looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tsering puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dechen Tsering's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tsering shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Atkinson clinches up with Tsering and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Atkinson pulls guard successfully.
Atkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Atkinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Atkinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Atkinson clinches. #T1##BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsering misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsering thinking.
Roderick Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dechen Tsering.
Tsering takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsering shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Atkinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsering just manages to avoid it.
Tsering fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsering throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkinson counters with a nice body kick.
Tsering chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkinson can pounce on him.
Atkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Tsering 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Atkinson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atkinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Tsering has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Tsering is working an open guard so Atkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Atkinson has Tsering up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Tsering pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsering darts in looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets double underhooks and turns Tsering into the cage.
Atkinson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tsering misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Atkinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tsering toppling to the canvas! Tsering scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atkinson finish him?!#ROC#Tsering is rocked!
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsering is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
Atkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atkinson leaves Tsering with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Atkinson moves in close and cracks Tsering with a massive right hand! Tsering, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Atkinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Atkinson!
Dechen Tsering spoke after the fight, saying 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: TOF 165
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Bang connects with the punch.
Keys lands an overhand right.
Keys misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Keys takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keys misses with a double jab.
Keys works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keys throws out a leg kick but Bang moves out of range and Keys only half commits.
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keys misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keys slips under a jab from Bang.
A big left from Bang misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keys throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Keys, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Keys on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keys lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Isaac Keys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Keys counter with a right hand.
Keys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keys throws out the jab.
Bang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Keys has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bang.
Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Keys gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage.
Keys tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keys tries to land knees in the clinch but Bang avoids the damage to the body.
Keys creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses.
Bang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keys lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Bing Bang has been cut.#T2#
Bang misses with some punches.
Keys swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang blocks a body shot from Keys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keys creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Keys throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.
Keys digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Keys throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keys connects with a single shot there.
Bang is looking to chop away at Keys's legs.
Keys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keys lands with a shot to the body.
Keys wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance.
Keys checks the leg kick.#CL#
Bang darts in and clinches Keys up against the cage.#BC#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keys keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keys misses with a wild body shot.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Keys feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang with a poor takedown
and Keys makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bang tries to clinch up but Keys circles away and keeps his distance.
Keys misses with a few strikes there.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keys looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang misses with a body punch
enabling Keys to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keys tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keys takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T5#
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keys checks it well.
Keys swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Keys misses.
Bang throws a leg kick
enabling Keys to counter with a crisp jab.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang tries to land a body kick
and Keys counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
A big left from Bang misses.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keys ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keys throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keys cracks Bang with a hook to the temple - Bang is on wobbly legs here! Keys swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bang falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Keys wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isaac Keys!
Isaac Keys bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Krueger misses with a hook
and Zimmerman counters with a leg kick.
Zimmerman lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zimmerman. That's going to slow Krueger down.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zimmerman lunges at Krueger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krueger's hand.
Krueger misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target. #KD#
Zimmerman cracks Krueger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krueger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zimmerman finish him? #ROC#Krueger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krueger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zimmerman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Krueger. Zimmerman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 157
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
Bang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faith in his tracks.
Bang connects with a leg kick.
Faith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bang has Faith up against the cage in a clinch.
Faith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bang avoids it.
Bang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses.
Faith slowing the pace effectively.
Faith lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faith.
Faith looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Bang managing to block the knees to the body from Faith.
Faith lands a body shot.
Faith tries a body shot but Bang blocks it. #T1#
Faith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faith. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Faith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bang's guard.
Bang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Faith trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Faith stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
Faith wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Faith throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
Faith preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Faith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faith tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
A cross from Bang lands.
Bang tries to work over Faith's front leg with a kick but Faith checks it.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faith.
Bang swings for the body but Faith moves out of range. #T3#
Bang throws a low kick, looking for Faith's leg but Faith calmly moves out of range.
As Bang tries to get set, Faith tries to push him back and clinch up but Bang manages to avoid the attempt.
Jarron Faith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang takes a swing at Faith's ribcage but misses.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Faith off balance momentarily.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Faith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bang.
Bang looks to land a body kick but Faith moved away.
Faith tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Bang with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Faith scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Faith.
Faith swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang feints a jab promting Faith to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bang slips under a jab from Faith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Faith checks a leg kick.
Bang lands a slapping body shot.
Faith misses with a straight left.
Faith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Faith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faith swivels and escapes.
Faith moves out of range of the body kick from Bang.
Faith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bang manages to circle out of the way.#T5#
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Bang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Faith actively working from the bottom here.
Bang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bang avoids the attempt from Faith to control.
Faith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T6#
Bang landing punches.
Faith is looking to get to half guard.
Faith tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang trying to control but Faith is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Bang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bang with good strikes from the mount here!#T7#
Bang with a couple of short strikes.
Faith tries to hold on but Bang postures up.
Faith tries to reverse the position but Bang maintains control.
Bang looking to control but Faith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faith is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
Bang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faith hang on?#ROC2#Faith is rocked!
The referee warns Faith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Faith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faith tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang scoring with strikes but Faith is staying in there.
Bang lands a big shot to the head and Faith winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bing Bang!
A very excited looking Bing Bang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 150
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Bang avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Jab by Bang.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clinton is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Clinton circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab.
Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinton misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clinton ducks right into an uppercut from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton misses with a straight right.
Clinton throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clinton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bang throws the left hand but Clinton avoids the punch easily.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinton checks a leg kick.
Bang thows a leg kick but Clinton checks it
and Clinton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking.
Bang is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Clinton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang 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.
Bang blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clinton throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Clinton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang feints a jab promting Clinton to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clinton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lucas Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bang misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang wants to slow Clinton down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses with a right hand
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clinton throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clinton.
Bang throws a leg kick but Clinton checks it.
Clinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
Bang tries to clinch but Clinton is having none of it.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick.
Clinton throws a leg kick
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Clinton lands a jab to Bang's midsection.
Bang throws a leg kick which misses Clinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clinton tries to avoid it. #CL#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
Bang blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Bang blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Bang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bing Bang has been cut.
Bang controlling the action here for a moment.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clinton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bang smiles and moves away.
Bang scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Clinton lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! Clinton takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Clinton delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bang like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lucas Clinton!
Our winner, Lucas Clinton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a big head kick but Ribeiro shrugs it off. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Zimmerman has knocked Ribeiro down with a huge combo! Zimmerman steps away and waves a wobbly Ribeiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ashton Ribeiro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zimmerman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 142
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rubble.
Bang jabs at Rubble's body.
Bang takes one on the button.#TD2#
Bang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubble trying to control from the bottom.
Rubble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bang prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Rubble keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bang prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Rubble has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bang is trying to control. Rubble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubble is controlling Bang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubble working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Rubble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubble, not yet.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubble controlling Bang's posture.
Rubble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rubble seems keen to control Bang's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang trying to control but Rubble is working from the bottom.
Rubble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubble, not yet.
Rubble pulls Bang in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bang defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Bang moves out of range as Rubble strikes.
Detritus Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang throws a leg kick but Rubble checks it.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Detritus Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rubble moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.
Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang blocks a jab.#T3#
Bang looks for a takedown but Rubble sprawls well.
Rubble throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Rubble throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Rubble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rubble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rubble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rubble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Bang lands a jab.
Rubble misses with a low kick as Bang jumps back.
Rubble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubble controlling Bang's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Rubble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
Rubble is trying to control the position but Bang postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Rubble as he checks the leg kick.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Bang feints and then cracks Rubble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubble down.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rubble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubble tries to land a front kick but Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubble feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Bang cracks Rubble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang cracks Rubble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T6#
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but Rubble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Detritus Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Bang.
Rubble managing to block the knees to the body from Bang.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bang.
Bang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubble is defending well for now.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Rubble blocks with his arms.
Bang trying to control the position but instead, Rubble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bang into the cage.
Rubble has a couple of punches blocked by Bang. #T7#
Rubble tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Rubble tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Bang lands a good knee to the midsection. Rubble won't want to take too many of those.
Rubble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang trying to land knees to the body.
Bang prevents a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble avoiding damage as Bang throws knees to the body.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Rubble.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Rubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bang blocks a body shot from Rubble. #T8#
Bang tries to break free but Rubble pushes him back against the cage.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubble avoids it.
Rubble has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang tries to work over Rubble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rubble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Rubble.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses. #T9#
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Bang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubble.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Rubble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bing Bang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bang is pressing down on Rubble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rubble is holding on for now.
Rubble tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is nestled in close to Rubble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bang tries to pass to full mount but Rubble defends it.
Rubble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubble is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Rubble is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bang prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Bang wants to take a breather but Rubble is having none of it.
Rubble keeping control of the position.
Rubble is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rubble sees it coming and defends easily.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rubble is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubble controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Rubble is staying active underneath Bang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rubble trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
Bang trying to control the action but Rubble is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rubble is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bing Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubble tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bang has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rubble is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Rubble wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Rubble is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.
Bang landing strikes from the mount.
Rubble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rubble wants to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bang prevents Rubble from getting the reversal.
Rubble slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rubble is doing well to control the position and prevent Bang from advancing to side control.
Rubble is not content to let Bang control the position.
Bang prevents Rubble from improving his position.#T4#
Rubble trying to control from the bottom.
Bang is keen to just control but Rubble is a slippery customer.
Bang controlling the action here.
Rubble tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Rubble is looking to improve his position.
Bang is pressing down on Rubble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rubble is holding on for now.
Rubble wants to get back to full guard.
Bang works his foot free and advances to mount. #T5#
Bang trying to control but Rubble is having none of it.
Rubble is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
Rubble taking shots to the head.
Rubble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bang with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Bang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rubble is trying to escape the mount. #T6##SUB2#
Bang has hold of Rubble's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rubble manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rubble is working to get back to half guard.
Bang avoids the attempt from Rubble to control.
Bang prevents Rubble from getting the reversal.
Bang lands a nice shot to the head.
Bang tries to push Rubble's head away but Rubble is holding on tight.#T7#
Rubble working to try and regain half guard.
Bang wants to control the pace but Rubble is squirming around nicely.
Rubble is trying desperately to improve position.
Bang avoids the attempt from Rubble to control.
Rubble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bang tries to control but Rubble wriggling away.
Bang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T8#
Bang cracks Rubble with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bang raining down shots from the mount!
Rubble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rubble is looking to escape.
Rubble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubble is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Bang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rubble tries to reverse the position but Bang maintains control.#T9#
Rubble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang lands with some strikes.
Bang looking to control but Rubble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rubble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rubble is trying desperately to improve position.
Rubble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubble is in a horrible position here. Bang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubble takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Rubble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rubble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rubble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bang defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Rubble misses with a left hand
and Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bang checks the leg kick.
Rubble sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Rubble avoids it this time.#CL#
Bang gets tackled into the cage by Rubble. Rubble maintains the clinch.
Bang trying to land knees to the body.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang blocking some punches. #T1#
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubble gets an underhook and turns Bang into the cage.#BC2#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang cracks Rubble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Bang.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubble can pounce on him.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Rubble closes the distance and clinches.
Rubble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubble prevents a body shot from Bang. #T2#
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Rubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Detritus Rubble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang blocking some punches.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Rubble - that landed with a thud.
Rubble tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Rubble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rubble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rubble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Rubble.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside.
Bang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rubble is defending well for now.
Bang blocks a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble avoiding damage as Bang throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubble.
Rubble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rubble.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rubble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubble lands a shoulder strike.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rubble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubble.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Rubble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bing Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T5#
Bang tries to stall but Rubble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rubble lands with a left to the head.
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubble pushes Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang wants to break free but Rubble has control.
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Rubble has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubble scores with a hook to the body.#T6#
Rubble lands a right hand.
Bang misses with a knee strike.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble lands a shot to the body.
Rubble tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble has Bang pressed against the cage, preventing Bang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubble.
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!
Rubble lands a shot to the body.
Rubble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubble lands a right hand.
Rubble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubble. #T7#
Rubble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rubble. #ROC#Bang is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Rubble.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubble.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubble finish him?
Rubble lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubble.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bang! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rubble is unloading with more strikes now! Bang drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detritus Rubble!
Detritus Rubble was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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