Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Retsu throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Retsu is predictable there
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a right hand that Retsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Retsu also avoids with ease.
Retsu misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Retsu walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
Retsu misses with a leg kick
and Retsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Retsu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walker.
An inside leg kick from Retsu misses.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retsu misses with a body punch
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Retsu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Retsu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Retsu throws a lazy head kick
and Retsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Retsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Retsu misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Retsu throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Retsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker looks to land a combination. Retsu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walker scores with a jab. Retsu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Retsu's head back.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Retsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Retsu off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Retsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Retsu misses with a kick to the body.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Retsu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Walker tests Retsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Retsu.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Retsu's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Retsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Retsu misses with a left hand
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Retsu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker thuds his right hand into Retsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker with a jab.
Retsu misses with a hook
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Retsu thows a leg kick but Walker checks it
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Retsu is rocked!
Walker closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Retsu! Walker dives in looking to finish! Retsu 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 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hillbilly Walker!
Hillbilly Walker very nearly forgot to thank Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Hanma lands a jab to Robins's midsection.
A left lands for Hanma.
Robins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Robins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Robins blocks a jab.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma checks a low kick from Robins.
Robins throws a leg kick that misses.
Robins feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down.
Robins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Robins is out of range.
Hanma sizes up Robins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanma.
Robins connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Hanma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robins lands a leg kick that knocks Hanma off balance momentarily.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robins moves away.
Hanma thuds his shin into the meat of Robins's side.#T1#
Hanma blocks a head kick by Robins.
Robins walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Hanma throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Robins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Robins!
A slapping body kick lands there for Robins.
Hanma looks winded!
A good leg kick by Robins.
Robins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robins scores with a leg kick.
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!
Robins scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Robins.
Robins pushes Hanma away with a front kick.
Robins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD#
Robins lands a big head kick that sends Hanma tumbling to the mat! Robins takes a step backwards and waves Hanma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hanma is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Robins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Robins finish him?
Hanma drops his hands momentarily and Robins needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hanma just on the top of the head. Hanma drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hanma - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Robins!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Satan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma wants to clinch but Satan slips to the side
and Satan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanma slips a jab from Satan.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Satan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Satan. Beautiful body shot.
Hanma slips under a jab from Satan.
Satan lands a right hook to the body.
Satan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Satan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Satan lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanma takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Satan throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hanma misses with a body shot
and Satan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Yuujirou Hanma has been cut.
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Satan both land. Nice combination.
Satan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanma looks winded!
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Satan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Satan checks it well.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Satan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Satan scores with a jab to the body.
Yuujirou Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan lands a jab to the head.
Satan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satan with a hook.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Satan lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Satan.
Satan cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Satan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Satan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satan cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Satan catches Hanma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Satan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satan sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Satan connects with a jab.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Satan checks it.
Satan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Satan jabs at Hanma's body.
Satan connects with a looping right hand.
Satan dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Satan moves away and avoids it.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satan scores with a body shot.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Satan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Satan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanma doesn't seem phased though.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Satan.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satan lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back. #ROC#Hanma is rocked!
Hanma's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Satan jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Satan finish him?#KD#
Satan cracks Hanma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hanma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Satan finish him? #CUT#That has opened up Yuujirou Hanma's cut even more.
Satan connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hanma to the canvas! Hanma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Satan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hail Satan!
Hail Satan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Orochi tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Orochi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orochi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Orochi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orochi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orochi's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Orochi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws a right hand that Orochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Orochi also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the head kick by Orochi.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orochi throws out the jab.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orochi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Orochi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Devontae Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Orochi connects with a body shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Orochi sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devontae Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orochi! But no joy.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Orochi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orochi's waist but Orochi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Orochi throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Orochi lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orochi circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Smith clinches. #BC2#
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves to clinch but Orochi breaks away
enabling Orochi to counter with a crisp jab.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
A head kick misses from Orochi.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsumi Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Orochi slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Orochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Orochi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orochi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Orochi looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orochi.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orochi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Orochi breaks away and moves out of range.
Orochi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsumi Orochi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orochi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith with a hook.
Orochi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
As Orochi looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Orochi just gets out of the way.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Orochi counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Katsumi Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orochi throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks. #T1#
Orochi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Orochi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orochi but Orochi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orochi lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Orochi.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Orochi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Orochi misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith clinches up with Orochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Orochi stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devontae Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Orochi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Orochi counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith moves away from the strike by Orochi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Orochi keeps it at a distance.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orochi sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Devontae Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Orochi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Orochi shuts the power down on Smith. Lights out, game over! Orochi is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Katsumi Orochi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Taala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taala throws a head kick that Hanma semi-blocks.
Hanma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taala somewhat.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Taala slips the punch.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taala is defended easily by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Taala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Taala.
Hanma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taala.#T1#
Taala tries to clinch up.
Hanma throws a big counter combination but Taala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanma misses with a right hand
letting Taala counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Taala clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma with a hook.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Taala saw that one coming.
Taala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hanma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taala shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanma misses its target.
Hanma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taala.#T2#
Hanma connects with a jab.
Hanma swings for the body but Taala moves out of range.
Hanma takes a swing at Taala's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taala tries to clinch but Hanma moves away
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Taala counters with a body kick that stops Hanma in his tracks momentarily.
Taala has his takedown stuffed
and Taala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taala looks winded!
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Taala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taala throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Taala slips the punch.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taala manages to avoid it.#T3#
Taala goes for a double leg but Hanma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanma continues to drive forward.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Taala's ribs.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taala blocks a jab.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taala.
Taala moves out of range of the strikes.
Taala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Luc Taala has been cut.
Taala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanma's waist but Hanma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taala off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Taala moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
No luck for Taala with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A nice combination there by Hanma.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taala tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma lands a jab.
Hanma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taala in his tracks.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Taala's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Taala'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#
Taala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Taala.
Hanma throws a one two combo.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taala.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanma wants to get back to striking at distance but Taala won't allow it.
Taala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Taala slips the punch.
Taala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luc Taala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hanma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taala shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Taala.
Taala is breathing heavily.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Taala shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Taala shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taala can do to turn this around?
Hanma lands with a shot to the body.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma throws a right and a left that Taala avoids nicely.
Taala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanma - that will leave a mark!
Hanma throws a body punch but Taala moves out of range.
Hanma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taala if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hanma misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Taala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanma as he avoids it easily.
Hanma throws the kick towards the body but Taala avoids it.
Taala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Taala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Taala moves away and avoids it.
Hanma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Hanma misses with a shot to the body
and Taala counters with a leg kick.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Taala saw that one coming.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Taala is just out of range.
Taala misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a body punch but Taala moves out of range.
Taala unleashes a big counter combination but Hanma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanma cracks Taala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma with the inside leg kick.
Taala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Taala moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Taala shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanma.
Hanma connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Taala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma connects with a body shot that sends Taala's belly button to the back.
Taala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanma throws a hook but Taala avoids it easily.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taala manages to avoid it.
Taala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taala is looking for the big counter here.
Taala shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Taala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma throws a hook but Taala blocks it.
Taala staying out of range there.
Taala ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taala moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Taala closes the distance but Hanma moves to the side
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taala slips a straight right by Hanma.
Taala throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taala fails with the takedown.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Taala saw that one coming.
Taala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taala or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad.
Taala staying out of range there.
Taala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Taala on that attempt.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Taala.
Taala slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma stalks Taala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taala's face. Taala staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma throws a head kick but Taala moves out of range.
Taala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hanma throws a right hand that Taala ducks under and follows up with a left that Taala also avoids with ease.
Hanma keeps Taala at a distance using the push kick.
Taala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taala throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Taala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma lands a leg kick that knocks Taala off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taala blocks a head kick by Hanma.
Taala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanma.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Taala.
Taala blocks a jab.
Hanma misses with a head kick. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taala or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad.
Taala is looking to clinch.
Taala fails with the takedown.
Hanma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taala's head backwards.
Hanma lands a nice hook to Taala's body. Taala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Taala shakes it off.
Taala slips a jab from Hanma.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanma. That's going to slow Taala down.
Taala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hanma is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taala.
Taala dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Taala's head and hops out.#T4#
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Taala didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taala at a distance.
Hanma throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Taala moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taala misses with some punches. #BC2#
Taala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma throws a head kick but Taala moves out of range.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Taala is out of range.
Luc Taala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanma, 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 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Torres wants to slow Orochi down by chopping away at his legs.
Torres lands with an uppercut that bounces Orochi off the cage and back into range.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enoc Solves Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orochi misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Torres gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Orochi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enoc Solves Torres!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Retsu misses with a straight left.
Retsu throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox throws a big counter combination but Retsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Retsu slips a jab and a cross from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Retsu defends it nicely.
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Retsu finds it's way through Wilcox's defenses.
Retsu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilcox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.
Retsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Wilcox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Retsu actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Retsu dodges it nicely.
Retsu missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilcox working Retsu over with strikes.
Wilcox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Retsu strikes from the bottom but Wilcox uses the opportunity to move to side control. #T2#
Wilcox trying to control the position but Retsu is working away.
Wilcox throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Retsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilcox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Retsu trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilcox connects with a nice short shot to Retsu's temple.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Retsu wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox. #T3#
Retsu is looking to improve his position.
Retsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilcox trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Retsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilcox stops Retsu from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Retsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Retsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilcox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
Wilcox checks a low kick from Retsu.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Retsu looks winded!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Retsu sprawls well.
Retsu wants to land a leg kick but Wilcox is out of range.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eishuu Retsu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wilcox has closed the distance and engaged Retsu in a clinch.
Wilcox prevents Retsu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Retsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Retsu throws a low kick but Wilcox avoids it.
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Retsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Retsu tries to work over Wilcox's front leg with a kick but Wilcox checks it.
Retsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Retsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Retsu scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in but Retsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Retsu misses
and Wilcox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Retsu is breathing heavily.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Retsu. No joy for Wilcox on that attempt.
Retsu with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilcox moves out of range as Retsu throws a body kick.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Retsu's head but Retsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Retsu throws a nice head kick!
Retsu throws a body kick that misses.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Retsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but Retsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Retsu continues to drive forward.
Wilcox wants to take the fight to the mat but Retsu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Retsu. #BC2#
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilcox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Wilcox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Retsu.#TD#
Wilcox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Retsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Retsu's guard now, I'm sure.

Retsu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilcox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Retsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Retsu looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Retsu thows a leg kick but Wilcox checks it
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilcox dives in and grabs Retsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes down on Wilcox's head and hops out.
Wilcox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Retsu circles away.
Retsu throws a wild body kick that Wilcox sees coming a mile off.
Retsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilcox.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu. #T4#
Retsu misses with a body shot
and Retsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Retsu tries to sprawl but Wilcox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox throwing shots but Retsu is blocking nicely.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eishuu Retsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Retsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eishuu Retsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Retsu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Retsu.
Retsu defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Retsu tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Retsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Retsu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Retsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Retsu stuffs the takedown.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Retsu avoids it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Retsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Retsu.
Wilcox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Retsu throws out the jab.
Retsu throws a solid leg kick but Wilcox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Retsu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Retsu.
Retsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilcox.#T2#
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Retsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Retsu.
Retsu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilcox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Wilcox closes the distance and pushes Retsu back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Retsu manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilcox.
Retsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilcox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Retsu keeps control of Wilcox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Wilcox is working for takedown but Retsu is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Retsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Retsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilcox.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Retsu. Wilcox shrugs it off though.
Retsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Retsu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilcox or perhaps it was just good defense by Retsu, which made it look bad.
Retsu tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Retsu.
Retsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Retsu loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Retsu.
Judah Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eishuu Retsu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Varis throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orochi. Varis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varis throws an overhand right that lands on Orochi's shoulder, as Orochi tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orochi sizes up Varis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Varis.
A little feinted left hand from Orochi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varis tries to land a front kick but Orochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Varis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orochi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orochi scores with a push kick.#T1#
Varis throws a head kick that Orochi semi-blocks.
Varis tries to land a leg kick but Orochi saw it coming and moves away.
Varis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orochi pinned against the cage. Orochi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Varis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Janne Varis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi thuds a left hand into Varis's body.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Varis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Varis is just out of range.
Orochi is looking to wear down Varis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Varis misses with a wild combination.
Varis swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Orochi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Varis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Varis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orochi's waist but Orochi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varis off to one side.
A combination from Orochi does no damage.
Orochi throws a body punch but Varis moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orochi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varis throws a head kick that misses
and Varis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orochi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orochi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orochi connects with a high kick.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Varis feints the counter takedown.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Varis wants to clinch up but Orochi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Orochi throws a body punch but Varis moves out of range.
Varis with the counter takedown but Orochi avoids it easily.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Varis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orochi.
Orochi tests Varis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Varis shoots for a takedown but Orochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katsumi Orochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Varis misses with a body shot
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
Varis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Varis misses the target.
A left lands for Orochi.
Varis tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Orochi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Varis lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Varis throws a sloppy head kick and Orochi moves out of range easily.
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!
Orochi looks to land a combination but Varis avoids it well.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis misses with a low kick.
Orochi throws a body punch but Varis moves out of range.
Orochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orochi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orochi lands a glancing blow to the side of Varis's head.
Varis looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Varis throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orochi connects with an inside leg kick.
Orochi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orochi throws a head kick but Varis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsumi Orochi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Orochi blocks a low kick nicely.
Varis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orochi counters with a straight right hand.
Varis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orochi moves away from the strike by Varis.
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Varis is looking to chop away at Orochi's legs.
Orochi throwing a counter right hand but Varis manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Orochi. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varis. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
Orochi lands with a nice combination. Varis backs away looking to recover.
Varis avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Orochi looks to land a left hand but Varis moved out of range nicely.
Orochi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varis. #T1#
Varis wants to clinch up but Orochi keeps it at a distance.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Katsumi Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orochi lands a jab to Varis's midsection.
Varis misses with a head kick.
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Varis.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varis manages to avoid it.
Varis throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Varis throws a sloppy body shot
and Orochi counters with a series of strikes. Varis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Varis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orochi lands with a kick to the temple. Varis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Varis. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Varis throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
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!
Orochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varis. That did some damage!
Varis throws the left hand but Orochi avoids the punch easily.
Varis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Varis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but Varis is out of range.
Varis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Varis tries a head kick but it misses.
Orochi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Varis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orochi has got the better of the exchanges.
Varis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Varis throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Varis throws a body kick that misses
and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Varis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Varis.
Varis is breathing heavily.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Katsumi Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Varis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi throws a big shot that misses.
Orochi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orochi counters with a leg kick.
Varis misses with a straight right.
Orochi blocks a low kick nicely.
Varis throws a body kick that misses
and Orochi counters with a leg kick.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varis's head.
Orochi misses with a looping right.#T4#
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Varis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Varis misses with a head kick.
A big left from Orochi misses.
Varis throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varis's head backwards.
Orochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varis can do to turn this around?
Varis misses with a body kick.
Varis throws a lazy uppercut
and Orochi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Varis looks to throw the jab but Orochi is out of range.
Orochi throwing a counter right hand but Varis manages to avoid it.
Varis looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Varis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis throws a nice looking combination but Orochi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Varis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsumi Orochi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi is looking for a counter combo.
Orochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Varis.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orochi misses with a straight left.
And Varis tries to counter it with a takedown but Orochi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varis throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Varis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varis moves away.
Varis throws a big counter head kick but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis misses with a head kick.
Varis clobbers Orochi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varis misses with a body kick.
Varis tries to land a front kick but Orochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orochi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Varis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Varis just manages to avoid it.
Varis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orochi connects with a right hand. Varis shakes it off.
Varis misses with a head kick.
Varis misses with a body punch
and Orochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Orochi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orochi blocks the body kick.
Varis closes the distance and clinches up with Orochi, looking for a takedown. Varis pushes Orochi against the cage but Orochi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Orochi. #ROC#Varis is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Orochi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Varis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katsumi Orochi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Sili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
Hanma scores with a leg kick.
Hanma throws a push kick but Sili slaps the foot to one side.
Hanma thuds his shin into the meat of Sili's side.
An inside leg kick from Hanma misses.
A little jabbing left from Sili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma scores with a decent looking hook.
Sili takes one to the chin there.
Sili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanma as he avoids it easily.
Hanma lands a jab to the head.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Sili moved out of range.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hanma clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Knees to the body from Hanma.
Hanma lands a hook that snaps the head of Sili backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Sili is rocked!
Hanma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sili.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sili is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Sili looks winded!
Sili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sili is trying to pull guard but Hanma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sili seems to have recovered his senses.
Yuujirou Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kili Sili.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma landing knees to the body.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Sili avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma trying to land knees to the body.
Sili managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma. #T2#
Hanma pushes Sili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sili.
Sili trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma lands with a right to the head.
Sili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sili avoids it.
Sili takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sili managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma. #BC2#
Sili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hanma rushes Sili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hanma.
Hanma missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Hanma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sili is defending well for now.#TD2#
Sili pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Hanma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Sili.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma thumps Sili with a low kick.
Hanma jabs Sili right on the nose. Sili blinks but takes it well.#T4##CL#
Hanma drives through and clinches with Sili against the cage.
Hanma lands a right hand.
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!
Sili wants a takedown.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Sili avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Sili avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Hanma.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Hanma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Sili's head.
Hanma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Sili avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuujirou Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hanma scores with a nice right hand.
Yuujirou Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a hook but Sili blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanma. That's going to slow Sili down.
Hanma with the inside leg kick.
Hanma fakes the leg kick and cracks Sili in the body.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Sili closes the distance and clinches.
Yuujirou Hanma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Hanma.
Hanma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sili.
Sili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Sili drags the fight down to the ground.
Sili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sili is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES#
Hanma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sili fails to pull guard.
Hanma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sili is defending well for now.
Sili managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Sili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
Sili doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Sili needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
Hanma sizes up Sili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Hanma with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Yuujirou Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sili tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Sili fails with the takedown.
Yuujirou Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kili Sili.
Sili blocks a head kick by Hanma.
A countering left hand to the body from Sili misses.
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanma.
Hanma throws a head kick but Sili moves out of range.
Yuujirou Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma lands a jab to Sili's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Hanma as Sili shoots in.
Sili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanma lands with a hook. Sili tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sili momentarily.
Hanma throws a leg kick which misses Sili's front leg but catches the back leg as Sili tries to avoid it.
Hanma connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sili can do to turn this around?
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Sili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanma tries to land a front kick but Sili steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sili there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Hanma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sili walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hanma.
Hanma throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Hanma feints a jab promting Sili to slip. Hanma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hanma jabs Sili right on the nose. Sili blinks but takes it well.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuujirou Hanma dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hanma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sili wants to counter the offense by Hanma and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Sili.#CL#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sili avoiding damage as Hanma throws knees to the body.
Sili avoiding damage as Hanma throws knees to the body.
Hanma is pressed up against the cage. Sili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanma down to the mat. Hanma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sili lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sili.#CUT2#It looks like Yuujirou Hanma has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Kili Sili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma cracks Sili with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sili. #T1#
Hanma digs a good hook to Sili's body. #CL2#
Sili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Sili jumps guard. #SU#
Hanma stands up from Sili's guard - Hanma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sili has a takedown stuffed.
Sili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanma to score with a decent uppercut.
Sili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanma jabs Sili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Hanma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanma with a jab.#T2#
Sili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuujirou Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kili Sili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sili, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuujirou Hanma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sili avoids it.
Hanma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sili wants a takedown.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sili avoids it.
Hanma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sili backwards. #T3#
Hanma prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Hanma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sili.
Sili managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma.
Sili tries to pull guard but Hanma won't allow it.
Sili working hard to break the clinch.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Sili avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Sili avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanma lands a good knee to the midsection. Sili won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
Sili tries to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling the position.
A short left from Hanma.
Sili takes a shot to the head.
Sili avoiding damage as Hanma throws knees to the body.
Sili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuujirou Hanma!

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