Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MILF 58 Browning VS Cruz
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1##CL#
Weaver has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Weaver won't allow it.
Weaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Weaver is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Robinson jumps into guard, dragging Weaver to the mat. #SUB2#
Weaver is posturing up here but Robinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Weaver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Weaver has to tap! Slick submission there by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Robinson!
An out of breath Nate Robinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSKT War Report
Date: May 13, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from DeRozan misses the target.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kibe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kibe tries to circle away but DeRozan has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from DeRozan.
Kibe looking to slow down the pace here.
DeRozan prevents a body shot from Kibe.
DeRozan lands with a light punch inside.
Kibe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeRozan digs a right hand into Kibe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kibe's gas tank.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan can't find room to land a body shot as Kibe controls the action.
Kibe is trying to maintain a safe position but DeRozan gets an underhook and turns Kibe into the ropes.
DeRozan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
DeRozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
Kibe is trying to push DeRozan away but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Kibe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes.
Kibe looking to slow down the pace here.
Kibe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeRozan is keeping busy.
Kibe is trying to break the clinch but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kibes head.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kibe stalling the fight.
Kibe is trying to maintain a safe position but DeRozan gets an underhook and turns Kibe into the ropes.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
DeRozan blocks the elbow strike.
Kibe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
DeRozan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
DeRozan tries to throw a body punch but Kibe avoids it by throwing DeRozan back against the ropes.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
Kibe stalling in the clinch but DeRozan improves position.
Kibe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeRozan taking a breather.
Kibe looking to stall.
Kibe tries a knee to the head but DeRozan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeRozan misses with a looping left.
Kibe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeRozan.
Kibe throws a right and a left that DeRozan avoids nicely. #CL2#
DeRozan pushes Kibe up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeRozan.
DeRozan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kibe backwards. #ROC2#Kibe is rocked!
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Kibe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan is struggling to control the position.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe. #T1#
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kibe letting DeRozan take a breather here.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
DeRozan working aggressively here.
DeRozan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan taking a breather.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
DeRozan misses with the head strike.
DeRozan working aggressively here.
DeRozan is struggling to control the position.
DeRozan stalling against the ropes.
Kibe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kibe blocks an uppercut.
DeRozan lands a body shot.
Kibe misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
DeRozan effectively controlling the action here.
DeRozan prevents Kibe from breaking the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan throws a head punch that misses.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kibe. #T2#
Kibe tries to circle away but DeRozan has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
DeRozan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kibe up against the ropes.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kibe taking a breather.
Kibe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kibe or not.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan working aggressively here.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kibe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kibe blocking some punches.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on DeRozan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kibe blocking some punches.
DeRozan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan misses with some punches.
DeRozan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kibe.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kibe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeRozan stalling.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Kibe.
Kibe seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Kibe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kibe is looking for a counter combo.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut. Kibe saw that one coming.
DeRozan throws a leg kick but Kibe checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMar DeRozan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kibe throws a lazy head kick
and DeRozan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Kibe drives through and clinches with DeRozan against the ropes.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kibe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeRozan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeRozan tries a body shot but Kibe blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning against his opponent.
Kibe lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like DeMar DeRozan has been cut.
Kibe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
DeRozan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kibe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeRozan's defenses.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Kibe is trying to push DeRozan away but DeRozan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kibe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeRozan.
DeRozan trying to stall but Kibe improves his position.
DeRozan cracks Kibe with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Kibe goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Kibe wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). DeMar DeRozan!
After winning the bout, DeMar DeRozan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
John throws a sloppy head kick and Saheed moves out of range easily.
Saheed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saheed thuds a left hand into John's body.
Saheed scores with a hook.
John seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
John shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saheed napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
John tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no John has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
John thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
John looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
John tries for a kimura but Saheed is defending well. #T1#
Saheed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saheed regains full guard. Nicely done.
John wants to control from the top but Saheed keeps moving.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saheed is keeping the position for now.
Saheed looking to control.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Saheed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John with a nice head shot there.
Saheed keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
John content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Saheed has locked up a guillotine! Saheed's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? John is holding on here and Saheed must be using up a lot of energy. John has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Saheed gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danjuma Saheed!
Danjuma Saheed gave a mention to BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Van Der Helm throws a leg kick #TD#
and Garami decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Der Helm's guard.
Garami throws a big right hand that misses.
Garami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Der Helm being controlled here, momentarily.
Garami won't allow Van Der Helm to get back to his feet.
Garami looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garami postures up. #T1#
Garami is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Der Helm keeping full guard, as Garami tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Helm chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Garami closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Der Helm to the mat! Van Der Helm manages to get full guard.
Van Der Helm keeping full guard, as Garami tries to pass.
Garami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Der Helm controls Garami momentarily but Garami frees himself.
Garami wants to control from the top but Van Der Helm keeps moving. #T2#
Garami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garami prevents Van Der Helm from getting back to his feet.
Garami tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Helm is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garami is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Der Helm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Garami shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Der Helm is trying to defend but Garami finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garami thows a huge punch but Van Der Helm dodges it nicely. #T3#
Garami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garami is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garami trying to control the action but Van Der Helm is working from the bottom.
Garami not doing much here.
Garami wants to pass to mount but Van Der Helm is defending the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garami wants to take a breather but Van Der Helm is having none of it.
Garami tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Der Helm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Garami.
Garami trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Helm defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garami content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashi Garami dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garami takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Ashi Garami has been cut.
Garami misses with a straight left. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Der Helm enables Garami to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Der Helm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garami pushing down on Van Der Helm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Helm is looking to improve his position.
Garami is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Garami trying to control the pace.
Garami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashi Garami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garami wants to pass the guard but Van Der Helm is defending well.
Garami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Helm's head.
Garami is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garami thows a huge punch but Van Der Helm dodges it nicely.
Garami trying to pass the guard but Van Der Helm defending well.
Garami definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garami stops Van Der Helm from getting back to his feet.
Garami with the ground and pound but Van Der Helm uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garami is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Helm has wrist control.
Garami is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garami avoids the head kick by Van Der Helm.
Garami drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Der Helm sprawls and moves away.
Garami looks for a takedown but Van Der Helm sprawls well.#T3#
Van Der Helm throws a head kick but Garami moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Helm.
Van Der Helm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Helm cracks a nice hook into Garami's ribs.#TD#
Garami shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garami trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Helm defends it.
Garami content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Helm is trying to stand. #T4#
Garami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Van Der Helm wants to improve his position but Garami is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garami wants to pass the guard but Van Der Helm is defending well.
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 Ashi Garami will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ashi Garami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Garami throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Der Helm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garami is in Van Der Helm's guard.
Garami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Helm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garami is controlling him.
Garami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garami throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Helm blocks nicely.
Van Der Helm wants to stand up but Garami is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Helm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Garami is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Der Helm wants to get back to his feet but Garami is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Garami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Helm on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Helm's guard now, I'm sure.
Garami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Helm wants to sweep but no luck.
Garami controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Garami throws a big elbow that misses.
Garami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garami looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Garami has gone for a leg lock! Van Der Helm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garami's guard.#REVB##T3#
Van Der Helm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garami's guard.
Garami is looking to improve his position.
Ashi Garami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Der Helm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Der Helm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garami's head.
Van Der Helm tries to stand and escape but Garami is controlling the position.
Van Der Helm trying to control from half guard but Garami is working away.
Garami is trying to control but can't.
Garami slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Garami is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Der Helm is trying to stand back up but Garami is controlling him
Garami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garami keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garami has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paul Van Der Helm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashi Garami!

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

#R1#
Ma defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Ma connects with a looping right hand.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ma at a distance. #T1#
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Ma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson misses with a hook to the body
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson with a jab.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A lazy left from Ma finds it's target.
Ma moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson has his takedown stuffed
and Ma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma lands with a hook. Iverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Donk. Ma catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Ma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ma has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch. #T4#
Ma throws an elbow but it misses.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Ma's takedown attempt.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iverson after a bit of a struggle.
Iverson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Iverson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson slips nicely into half guard.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iverson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ma for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Iverson goes for a double leg but Ma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ma continues to drive forward.
Ma throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iverson uses from the top position.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma trying to keep a closed guard but Iverson is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Iverson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ma's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Ma moves out of range.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ma.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Ma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iverson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ma is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ma wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson looking to control but Ma passes into half guard. #T3#
Iverson trying to control here.
Iverson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ma.
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson is trying to control but can't.
Iverson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Iverson is staying active underneath Ma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Ma saw that one coming.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ma misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Hyun Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ma counters with a single leg into guard. Iverson didn't expect that.
Ma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson looking to control.
Ma is pushing down on Iverson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iverson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ma has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ma is working for a submission of some sort.
Ma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ma is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Iverson ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ma tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Iverson has clasped his hands together around Ma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Iverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iverson scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Iverson stands up.
Iverson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Ma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ma defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Iverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iverson looking to control but instead Ma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Ma trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Hyun Ma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Iverson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Hyun Ma.
Well Ma 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Ma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dong Hyun Ma made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ENIGMA 199
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Wolf tries for a takedown but Fuimaono circles away easily
and Fuimaono counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuimaono's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuimaono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fuimaono drops Wolf with a huge uppercut! Wolf drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fuimaono is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piliki Fuimaono!

Event: MILF Championships 2
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Lister Jr looks for a takedown but Lighter sprawls well.
Lister Jr misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Lighter counters with a right hand that sends Lister Jr tumbling to the canvas! Can Lighter finish him? He dives into Lister Jr's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Lister Jr has been cut.
Lighter stops Lister Jr from standing up.
Lighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lister Jr is trying to control the position but Lighter postures up.
Lighter won't allow Lister Jr to get back to his feet.
Lighter trying to control but Lister Jr is working from the bottom.
Lighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Lighter wants to get up but he can't break Lister Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lister Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lighter.
Lister Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister Jr.
Lister Jr tests Lighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lister Jr lands with a straight right. Lighter didn't see that one coming.
Lister Jr misses with a body shot
and Lighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Lister Jr is rocked!
Lister Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Lighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Lister Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lister Jr is breathing heavily.
Lister Jr misses with a body punch
and Lighter counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lister Jr badly! Lighter follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lister Jr out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lighter finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). First Lighter!
First Lighter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sakai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramadonvski quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramadonvski moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ramadonvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Ramadonvski working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ramadonvski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle here but Sakai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakai just content to control the position.
Ramadonvski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Sakai stalls from top position.
Ramadonvski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakai advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Sakai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramadonvski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ramadonvski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramadonvski, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadonvski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sakai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sakai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ramadonvski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramadonvski closes the distance and clinches up with Sakai, looking for a takedown. Ramadonvski pushes Sakai against the cage but Sakai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramadonvski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramadonvski. #TD2#
Sakai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramadonvski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sakai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramadonvski! #T1#
Ramadonvski tries to reverse the position but Sakai maintains control.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramadonvski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramadonvski is working hard here to advance position.
Jin Sakai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakai controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ramadonvski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakai controlling the pace for now.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakai is continuing to stall.#T3#
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramadonvski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramadonvski working to try and regain half guard.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramadonvski is looking to improve his position but Sakai isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramadonvski regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sakai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ramadonvski looks for a takedown but Sakai sprawls well.
Ramadonvski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakai defends it nicely.
Ramadonvski shoots and misses #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramadonvski!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sakai stands up and beckons Ramadonvski to his feet.
Dzej Ramadonvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sakai as Ramadonvski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sakai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramadonvski's guard.
Sakai passes Ramadonvski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Sakai.#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramadonvski wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well. #T2#
Sakai trying to control the pace.
Ramadonvski is trying to control but can't.
Sakai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramadonvski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakai, which made it look bad.
Sakai with the counter takedown but Ramadonvski avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ramadonvski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for subs off his back but Sakai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakai not doing much here. #T4#
Ramadonvski trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ramadonvski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dzej Ramadonvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Sakai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakai controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Sakai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakai 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Sakai!
Jin Sakai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Fuimaono throws an overhand right that lands on Engberg's shoulder, as Engberg tries to avoid the shot.
Fuimaono misses with a straight left.
Fuimaono lunges at Engberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Engberg's hand.
Fuimaono's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Engberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuimaono scrambles back to his feet.
Engberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Engberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Engberg.
Fuimaono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Engberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vidar Engberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuimaono swings for the body but Engberg moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Engberg.
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!
Fuimaono swinging wildly here.
Engberg lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Fuimaono misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Engberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Engberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Engberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Engberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Engberg catches Fuimaono right on the button with a cross.
Engberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuimaono.
Fuimaono misses with a series of wild punches.
Engberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuimaono has time to react.
Engberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Engberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuimaono doesn't seem bothered though.
Engberg dodges the punch combination from Fuimaono.
A combination from Fuimaono does no damage.
Engberg connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Engberg. That snapped Fuimaono's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engberg misses with a wild combination.
Engberg ducks under a wild hook from Fuimaono.
Engberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuimaono should have avoided that one. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuimaono's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fuimaono's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Engberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuimaono has double underhooks.
Fuimaono tries to break free but Engberg pushes him back against the cage.
Engberg lands with a left to the head.
Fuimaono is trying to force a seperation but Engberg has the dominant position.
Engberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuimaono tries to circle away but Engberg has him pinned against the cage.
Engberg taking a breather.
Fuimaono tries to break the clinch but Engberg is controlling the position.
Engberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Fuimaono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fuimaono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Fuimaono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engberg punishes Fuimaono's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Fuimaono.#T3#
Engberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuimaono throws a right and a left that Engberg avoids nicely.
Engberg avoids the body shot from Fuimaono.
Engberg moves away from the strike by Fuimaono.
Jab, jab by Engberg - just one landing.
Engberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuimaono misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Engberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Engberg cracks Fuimaono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Fuimaono, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Engberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuimaono's head.
Engberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuimaono uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Engberg has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Engberg, as that shot connected. #CL#
Engberg drives through and clinches with Fuimaono against the cage.
Engberg prevents a body shot from Fuimaono.
A left hand lands to the body for Engberg.
Fuimaono is trying to break the clinch but Engberg is controlling him.
Engberg lands with a right to the head.
Engberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuimaono's efforts to push away.#T4#
Engberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Engberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fuimaono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuimaono is looking to break free of the clinch but Engberg has double underhooks.
Fuimaono tries to break the clinch but Engberg is controlling the position. #BC2#
Fuimaono breaks from the clinch.
Fuimaono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Engberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Engberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuimaono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Engberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Engberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuimaono is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Engberg.#CUT#It looks like Iakopo Fuimaono has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Engberg digs a good body shot into Fuimaono's ribs.
Fuimaono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vidar Engberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iakopo Fuimaono'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.#R2#
Fuimaono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engberg moves away.
Fuimaono throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.
Engberg scores with a hook to the body. Fuimaono takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuimaono throws out a loose jab but Engberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Engberg looks to land a combination. Fuimaono sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fuimaono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Engberg has knocked Fuimaono down with a huge combo! Engberg steps away and waves a wobbly Fuimaono back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Fuimaono is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuimaono throws an overhand right that lands on Engberg's shoulder, as Engberg tries to avoid the shot.
Fuimaono is still on wobbly legs! Can Engberg finish him?
Fuimaono throws a lazy right hand but Engberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuimaono takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Fuimaono. Those never looked like landing.
Engberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fuimaono's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Engberg.
Fuimaono seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuimaono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuimaono.
Fuimaono walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuimaono has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Engberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Engberg slips a straight right by Fuimaono.
Fuimaono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engberg avoids the body shot from Fuimaono.
Engberg lands a two punch combo.
Fuimaono stuns Engberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Engberg avoids the body shot from Fuimaono.
Fuimaono shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Engberg closes the distance and clinches.
Engberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuimaono can do to turn this around?
Engberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuimaono throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Fuimaono breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuimaono. Engberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Engberg throwing a counter right hand but Fuimaono manages to avoid it.
Engberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuimaono throws a lazy right hand but Engberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Engberg thuds a left hand into Fuimaono's body.
Fuimaono is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Engberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD#
Engberg lands a left and a right that send Fuimaono crashing to the mat, dazed. Engberg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fuimaono is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fuimaono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Engberg closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fuimaono! Engberg dives in looking to finish! Fuimaono is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vidar Engberg!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Bak lands a high kick!
Bak lands a leg kick that knocks Woodley off balance momentarily.
Woodley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woodley.
Bak throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Fransisco Woodley has been cut.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodley sizes up Bak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bak scores with a head kick. Woodley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Woodley takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Woodley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Wei Bak has been cut.
Bak lands a big head kick that sends Woodley to the canvas! Bak follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Bak!

Event: MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Bloodgates lands a head shot.
Bloodgates bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice jab there from Bloodgates.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloodgates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Bloodgates drops Robinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Robinson looks back up at him and smiles so Bloodgates waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson digs a good hook to Bloodgates's body.
Bloodgates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Bloodgates.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bloodgates lands a right hand from hell, dropping Robinson. Bloodgates pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Bloodgates!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Zaric closes the distance and clinches.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to circle away but Zaric has him pinned against the cage.
Zaric lands with a right to the head.
Bin Abraham Joseph lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaric won't want to take too many of those.
Zaric lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bin Abraham Joseph backwards.
Zaric pushes Bin Abraham Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaric avoids it.
Bin Abraham Joseph looking to stall.
Bin Abraham Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaric is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Zaric.
Bin Abraham Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Zaric is controlling him.
Zaric lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaric lands a body shot.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaric avoids it.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaric avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Zaric on the inside.
Zaric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bin Abraham Joseph backwards. #T1#
Bin Abraham Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Zaric gets through Bin Abraham Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Zaric as the two fighters clinch.
Bin Abraham Joseph misses with a knee to the head.
Zaric lands a body shot.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaric avoids it.
Zaric pushes Bin Abraham Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bin Abraham Joseph landing knees to the body.
Zaric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bin Abraham Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaric.
Zaric lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaric.
Bin Abraham Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaric is defending well for now.
Zaric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaric pushes Bin Abraham Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Abraham Joseph is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaric gets an underhook and turns Bin Abraham Joseph into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaric. #T2#
Nice body punch from Zaric - that landed with a thud.
Zaric avoiding damage as Bin Abraham Joseph throws knees to the body.
Zaric is working Bin Abraham Joseph over against the cage.
Zaric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zaric - that landed with a thud.
Bin Abraham Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Zaric is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaric.
Bin Abraham Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bin Abraham Joseph takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zaric.
Bin Abraham Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaric avoids it.
Good body shot from Zaric.
Bin Abraham Joseph missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaric lands with a left to the head.
Bin Abraham Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaric is defending well for now.
Zaric softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bin Abraham Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevan Zaric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaric 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevan Zaric!
In his post fight interview, Stevan Zaric started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Dahman fails with a takedown attempt.
Azi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azi misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dahman. #SUB#
Dahman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahman is looking to take a break and control but Azi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Azi struggling a bit here.
Dahman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azi keeps working.
Dahman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Azi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dahman is looking to take a break and control but Azi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahman laying and praying for a moment but Azi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dahman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahman is trying to control. Azi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azi trying to control here.
Dahman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Dahman is trying to control. Azi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Azi is looking to control Dahman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azi avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeremiah Dahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azi shoots and misses #TD#
and Dahman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azi won't be happy with that.
Azi struggling a bit here.
Dahman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dahman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dahman is looking to take a break and control but Azi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dahman working away.#SU#
Dahman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Azi checks a leg kick nicely.
Dahman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azi. #CL2#
Azi pushes Dahman up against the cage in a clinch.
Azi managing to block the knees to the body from Dahman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Azi manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Dahman feints and as Azi raises his hands in defense, Dahman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azi is wriggling around but Dahman manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Dahman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dahman shoots for a double leg takedown but Azi sprawls well. He's pushed Dahman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Dahman clinches. #TD2#
Azi pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been informed that Azi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Azi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dahman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dahman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Dahman stands up from Azi's guard - Dahman perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dahman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Azi to the ground. Dahman is now in Azi's guard.

Azi kicks Dahman off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD#
Dahman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jeremiah Dahman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azi trying to control here.
Dahman is looking to stall here but Azi recovers full guard.
Azi keeping moving, preventing Dahman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Azi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dahman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dahman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azi is holding on to half guard well.
Azi wants to control but Dahman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Azi actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Azi wants to improve his position but Dahman is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Azi wants to control but Dahman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dahman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dahman showed some decent athleticism there.
Dahman thows a huge punch but Azi dodges it nicely. #T4#
Azi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dahman passes to side control.
Azi is not content to let Dahman control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azi wants to control but Dahman postures up.
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 Jeremiah Dahman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dahman clinches up with Azi and pushes him back against the cage.
Dahman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Azi after a bit of a struggle.
Azi slowing the pace effectively.
Azi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dahman's elbow.
Azi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dahman's face.
Azi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Azi lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Azi.
Dahman tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Azi.
Azi scores with a knee to the head. #TD#
Dahman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azi is trying to control Dahman's posture but Dahman avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Azi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Azi can't do much from the bottom here.
Dahman trying to control the action but Azi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dahman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azi struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dahman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azi did well to prevent Dahman getting side control.
Azi is trying to control but can't.
Dahman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Azi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Azi wants to control but Dahman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azi taking some punishment here, with Dahman in his half guard.
Dahman is trying to control. Azi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azi is looking to control Dahman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azi avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahman or perhaps it was just good defense by Azi, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Dahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dahman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Azi lands a nice hook to Dahman's body. Dahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Azi clinches up with Dahman and pushes him back against the cage.
Azi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Azi misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dahman is defending well for now.
Jeremiah Dahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Dahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zayn Azi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azi misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zayn Azi.
I think Dahman 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Dahman!
After the fight, Jeremiah Dahman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MILF 41
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Robinson misses.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson misses with an uppercut
enabling Lowery to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lowery defends it well.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Lowery had a free shot at his head there.
Robinson slips a straight right by Lowery.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and Lowery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Robinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Lowery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Robinson taking a breather here.
Robinson trying to control the position but Lowery is working away.
Robinson taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson wants to control but Lowery is keeping him busy.
Robinson staying calm.
Lowery is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arturo Lowery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lowery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Lowery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowery is defending well.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lowery presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lowery smiles and moves away.
Robinson slips under a jab from Lowery.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowery. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Lowery counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowery is defending well.
Arturo Lowery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Lowery fails to land.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Robinson jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lowery is sitting in close to Robinson's body. Robinson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lowery is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lowery is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Robinson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nate Robinson!
A relieved looking Nate Robinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Charman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Charman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saheed is trying to control Charman's posture but Charman avoids it. #SU#
Charman decides to stand back up. Charman steps back and let's Saheed get back to his feet.#CL#
Charman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Charman pulls Saheed into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saheed trying to control but Charman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Charman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saheed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saheed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saheed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Charman looking for a sweep. Not yet Charman, not yet.
Charman keeping moving, preventing Saheed from controlling successfully.
Saheed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Charman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Charman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saheed on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charman misses with a hook to the body
and Saheed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saheed looks to clinch #TD#
and Charman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saheed's guard.
Charman trying to control but Saheed is working from the bottom.
Saheed trying to keep a closed guard but Charman is proving a slippery customer.
Charman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saheed is trying to keep Charman in close.
Charman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Charman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Charman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saheed working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Saheed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charman defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Saheed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saheed keeping moving, preventing Charman from controlling successfully.
Charman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charman postures up.
Charman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Charman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saheed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Charman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saheed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Saheed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Charman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Charman as Saheed tries to tie him up. #TD#
Charman has clasped his hands together around Saheed's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charman looking to control but instead Saheed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Saheed is trying to maintain the position but Charman is very close to passing his half guard.
Charman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saheed's head. #T1#
Saheed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charman is thwarting Saheed's attempts to control the position.
Charman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saheed's head.
Charman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saheed trying to control here.
Saheed moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Charman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Saheed has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Charman manages to get his head free but now Saheed has transitioned to an armbar! Charman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Saheed! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danjuma Saheed!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Danjuma Saheed waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024

180 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

152 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs

Carvalho

Sakai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jin Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Carvalho gets a clinch. #TD#
Carvalho lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (0) Sakai
Sakai is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Sakai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Sakai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving. #T1#
Sakai pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Sakai trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Sakai seems keen to control Carvalho's posture.#SUB2#
Sakai has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sakai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sakai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carvalho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carvalho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Sakai is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakai trying to control the position.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sakai controlling Carvalho's posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvalho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Sakai looking to control. #T5#
Sakai pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving.
Carvalho is fighting to break Sakai's control of his arms but Sakai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakai is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Sakai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Carvalho stays in close to Sakai's body and controls the position.
Sakai is controlling Carvalho's posture.#SUB2#
Sakai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho postures up. #SUB2#
Sakai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sakai has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is really struggling to control Sakai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Sakai working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Carvalho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakai has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the position.
Sakai controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself. #T9#
Sakai managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakai working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Sakai managing to control the position.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10##SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Sakai is keeping the position.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is adopting a defensive guard.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakai is keeping the position for now.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #T11#
Sakai controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.#SUB2#
Sakai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carvalho has picked Sakai up and slammed him! Sakai can't keep hold of the triangle and Carvalho manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (5) vs (0) Sakai
You can see the frustration on Sakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Sakai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Carvalho has control of an arm but Sakai manages to advance to Carvalho's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (5) vs (4) Sakai
Sakai controls the action.
Will Sakai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Carvalho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sakai gets his way! #T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sakai controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
Sakai wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.#T14##SUB2#
Sakai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carvalho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carvalho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sakai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carvalho knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carvalho for a finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carvalho takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Charles Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Fuimaono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuimaono fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuimaono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuimaono throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Fuimaono throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Fuimaono.#CUT2#It looks like Gerry Adams has been cut.#KD2#
Fuimaono cracks Adams with a big right hand and Adams goes down!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuimaono loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fuimaono looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Fuimaono celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iakopo Fuimaono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Strike misses with a body punch #TD2#
so Wagner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wagner postures up.
Wagner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wagner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Strike could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagner has cracked it and Strike is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Wagner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alonzo Wagner made sure he mentioned Big Dog Gains 160Q $49, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as DeRozan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canasta doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and pushes Canasta back into the ropes.
Canasta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Canasta.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Canasta.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
Canasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T1#
DeRozan lands a left hand.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canasta blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Canasta.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canasta's elbow.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from DeRozan.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Canasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canasta working aggressively here.
Canasta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeRozan or not.
DeRozan looks winded!
Canasta misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRozan takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canasta.
Canasta tries to work over DeRozan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canasta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canasta misses with a body punch.
Canasta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeRozan's elbow.
Canasta can't break the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Canasta has DeRozan up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeRozan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canasta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canasta.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is looking to control Canasta's arms but Canasta gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the ropes.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
DeRozan lands an uppercut.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Canasta misses with some punches.
DeRozan lands a body punch.
DeRozan taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeRozan.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
DeRozan just leaning against Canasta, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMar DeRozan.
Canasta throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canasta up against the ropes.
DeRozan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canasta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DeRozan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canasta lands a hook that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
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 Sam Canasta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan is working Canasta over against the ropes.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Canasta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning against his opponent.
DeRozan taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but DeRozan avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the ropes. #T1#
DeRozan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Canasta lands with a left to the head. #T2#
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canasta lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMar DeRozan.
Well DeRozan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fuimaono trying to control here.
Parker content to control rather than advance.
Parker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
More stalling from Parker.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuimaono to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuimaono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Parker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuimaono sprawls well initially but Parker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuimaono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parker slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Parker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fuimaono is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Parker tries to stand and escape but Fuimaono is controlling the position.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Fuimaono drops Parker with a big left hand and mounts him. Parker is in big trouble! #ROC#Parker is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ira Parker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuimaono postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Parker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fuimaono and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piliki Fuimaono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Fuimaono misses.
Fuimaono 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.#KD#
Fuimaono lands a left and a right that sends Frost crashing to the canvas! Fuimaono dives into mount looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuimaono with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuimaono looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fuimaono lands a big elbow.
Fuimaono punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuimaono sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fuimaono landing punches.
Fuimaono has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Frost's face. #T1#
Fuimaono breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Frost in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Frost is rocked!
Fuimaono lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Frost! Fuimaono sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Frost and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iakopo Fuimaono!

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