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BANZAI COMBAT 13 REVIEW MAIN CARD Light-Heavyweight Title-fight Young Hung Wang VS Tyrone Cantrell -205lb In the championship bout for the light heavyweight title, Young Hung Wang and Tyrone Cantrell engaged in a strategic battle from the outset. Wang's initial strategy involved clinching with Cantrell, aiming to control the fight and potentially secure takedowns. Despite Wang's efforts to assert dominance in the clinch, Cantrell showcased solid defensive skills, preventing Wang from executing his grappling game plan effectively. Throughout the first round, Wang continuously pressed Cantrell against the cage, attempting to wear him down and create openings for takedowns. However, Cantrell managed to thwart Wang's takedown attempts and break free from the clinch, maintaining distance and frustrating Wang's grappling-heavy approach. As the fight progressed into the second round, Wang altered his tactics, successfully transitioning the fight to the ground after a clinch exchange against the cage. Once on the mat, Wang swiftly capitalized on the opportunity, locking in an armbar submission that forced Cantrell to tap out at 1:27 of the round. With this impressive victory, Young Hung Wang emerged as the new light heavyweight champion, showcasing his diverse skill set and ability to adapt to his opponent's strategies. Hail Satan VS Yuujirou Hanma -205lb In the light heavyweight division, Hail Satan and Yuujirou Hanma engaged in a fierce battle from the opening bell. Satan's calculated striking and body shots quickly took their toll on Hanma, who struggled to find his rhythm. Throughout the round, Satan's superior footwork and precision punching kept Hanma on the defensive. Despite Hanma's attempts to clinch and counter, Satan's relentless assault to the body and head left Hanma visibly shaken. As the round progressed, Satan seized an opportunity to capitalize on Hanma's weakened state, landing a series of powerful strikes that sent Hanma crashing to the canvas. Despite Hanma's valiant effort to survive, Satan's relentless barrage forced the referee to intervene, awarding Satan the victory by TKO at 4:51 of the first round. With this impressive performance, Hail Satan secured a dominant win, showcasing his skillful striking and overwhelming pressure in the ring. Kameron Sweeney VS Gauge Andersen -185lb In the middleweight division, Gauge Andersen and Kameron Sweeney engaged in a tactical battle from the start. Andersen initiated a takedown early in the first round, landing in Sweeney's guard. Despite Sweeney's attempts to control from the bottom, the action stalled, prompting a stand-up by the referee. Sweeney swiftly secured a takedown in the second round, finding himself in Andersen's half guard. Andersen attempted to work for submissions, but Sweeney maintained control, eventually transitioning to Andersen's back. With a tight rear-naked choke locked in, Sweeney forced Andersen to tap out at 3:58 of round 2, securing the victory by submission. This win showcased Sweeney's grappling prowess and strategic control, earning him a well-deserved triumph in the middleweight clash. Ashton Ribeiro VS Howie Travis -265lb In the heavyweight division clash, Ashton Ribeiro and Howie Travis kicked off with a flurry of striking exchanges. Ribeiro initiated a clinch against the cage, controlling Travis but failing to secure a takedown. Travis broke free and landed some solid shots, but Ribeiro managed to clinch again and eventually dragged the fight to the ground. On the canvas, Ribeiro maintained top position in Travis's guard, controlling the action while looking for opportunities to advance. As Travis attempted to stand up, Ribeiro seized the moment, reversing the position and securing top control. From there, Ribeiro swiftly transitioned to an armbar, forcing Travis to tap out at 4:29 of round 1. Ribeiro's victory showcased his grappling skills and ability to capitalize on openings, securing the win via submission. UNDERCARD Drew Krueger VS Jerome Archer - 265lb In the heavyweight bout between Jerome Archer and Drew Krueger, the first round started with Krueger attempting a takedown, but Archer defended well and landed a series of striking combinations. Eventually, Krueger managed to clinch against the cage, but neither fighter was able to gain a significant advantage in the position. Archer then rocked Krueger with a punch, causing a cut. Despite Krueger's cut, Archer found himself in trouble when Krueger secured a takedown and landed in top position. However, Archer reversed the position, and the round ended with both fighters back on their feet. The second round saw Archer continuing to press forward with strikes, but Krueger landed a powerful combination that dropped Archer to the canvas. Krueger opted not to follow Archer to the ground and allowed him to stand back up. As the round progressed, Krueger's strikes began to take their toll on Archer, and a series of punches and knees forced Archer to the mat again. Unable to continue, the referee stepped in, awarding Krueger the victory via TKO at 2:38 of round 2. In his post-fight interview, Archer simply said, "My bad pimps," acknowledging his defeat. Viktor Mikidropov VS Johannes Balrog - 185lb In the middleweight bout between Viktor Mikidropov and Johannes Balrog, Mikidropov showcased his dominance throughout the fight. In the first round, Mikidropov secured a takedown early on and controlled Balrog on the ground, transitioning to side control and maintaining top position. Balrog attempted a triangle choke and later regained half guard, but Mikidropov stayed in control for the majority of the round. The second round followed a similar pattern, with Mikidropov again securing a takedown and controlling Balrog on the ground, this time from side control and later mounting him. Despite Balrog's efforts to improve his position, Mikidropov maintained dominant control. In the final round, Balrog attempted a takedown, but Mikidropov defended well and ended up on top in guard, controlling the position until the end of the fight. After three rounds of action, the judges scored the fight unanimously in favor of Viktor Mikidropov, with all three judges scoring it 30-27 in his favor. Mikidropov's superior ground control and takedown defense earned him the well-deserved victory. Flynn Silva VS Evgeniy Boesku - 265lb n the heavyweight bout between Evgeniy Boesku and Flynn Silva, Silva emerged victorious in the first round. The fight started with both fighters exchanging strikes, with Silva landing a significant hook to the side of Boesku's head. Silva then closed the distance and secured a double leg takedown, moving into Boesku's guard. Despite some ground and pound attempts from Silva, Boesku managed to maintain guard for a brief period before executing a sweep and ending up in top position. However, Silva remained composed and controlled from the bottom, attempting to control Boesku's posture and work off his back. The referee eventually stood the fighters back up, and Silva took advantage of the opportunity, landing a series of strikes including a massive uppercut that dropped Boesku to the canvas. Silva followed up with ground strikes, prompting the referee to intervene and stop the fight, declaring Silva the winner by TKO at 4 minutes and 24 seconds of the first round. Flynn Silva, although seemingly lost for words in his post-fight interview, expressed gratitude to his fans and directed them to his website. Oliver Da Silva VS Mikey Fool - 265lb In a brief yet explosive encounter in the heavyweight division, London's Oliver Da Silva clashed with Tokyo's Mikey Fool. With Da Silva holding a record of 0-2-0 and Fool making his debut at 0-0-0, the anticipation was palpable. The judges, Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama, and Shigeki Sano, were poised as the bell rang to commence the action. Da Silva showcased his agility early, dodging Fool's leg kick before launching a devastating liver shot that left Fool reeling. Sensing an opening, Da Silva delivered a swift right-left combo, sending Fool crashing to the canvas in just 21 seconds. The crowd erupted as Da Silva was declared the winner by knockout. In his post-fight interview, Da Silva graciously thanked his supporters, emphasizing their role in his relentless pursuit of success in the heavyweight ranks. Luc Mancer VS Luc Rhodes - 145lb Luc Rhodes encountered a challenging ordeal while attempting to make weight for his upcoming bout. Despite his efforts, he struggled to meet the required limit, initially weighing in at 148.2 pounds. Despite having a two-hour window to make adjustments, Rhodes still fell short of the mark upon his second attempt. Following deliberation, officials made the decision to cancel his scheduled fight against Luc Mancer. Angus MacLeod VS Zhivko Bsohnakov - 155lb In a matchup in the lightweight division, Angus MacLeod and Zhivko Bsohnakov engaged in a three-round battle. Right from the bell, MacLeod displayed dominance, controlling the pace and positioning for much of the fight. Bsohnakov attempted several takedowns, but MacLeod showcased impressive takedown defense, keeping the fight standing. While there were moments of clinching against the cage and ground engagements, neither fighter landed significant strikes or secured dominant positions. Despite the lack of action in certain moments, MacLeod's overall performance seemed to outclass Bsohnakov, earning him the unanimous decision victory. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 in favor of Angus MacLeod, solidifying his triumph in the eyes of the spectators. OVERVIEW Date: 2024-03-23 Event Rating: 87.59 Attendance: 2095 KO of the night: Oliver Da Silva Sub of the night: Young Hung Wang Fight of the night: Hail Satan vs Yuujirou Hanma

The Playoffs will hit the Island this weekend and I want to start by thinking Fireballer for his writing previews. It's a fucking lot (with 8 tournaments of at least 8 fighters per tournament) to keep up with and to do so you would have to be really fucking MAD! That said I have a little time away from Real Life and wanted to do a little something for the big festivities, so below is the Brackets and as seen in some of Fireballers previews above some images of the MILF Playoff Combatants. I will finish the rest of the Weight classes slowly but surely but for now here are the 135-to-170-pound Playoff brackets! Bantamweights MILF Bantamweight Fightoff - Challonge Featherweights MILF Featherweight Fightoff - Challonge Lightweights MILF Lightweight Fightoff - Challonge Welterweights MILF Welterweight Fightoff - Challonge

Tournaments are a way to increase activity in this game. We’ve all experienced a tournament go off the rails when either the Organizer or Participants go inactive. Not sure how to handle it if the Org Owner disappears, but in the case of participants, are we able to add a failsafe where there is an auto-accept for fights? Pros: - fighters/managers who are still invested in the experience continue to enjoy themselves. Cons: - none that I can think of.

Rankings 26/03 : 135 : C : Peter Gretel 1 - Lars Kay 2 - Alejandro Laguera 3 - Justin Case 4 - Allan John Villanil 5 - Cathal Tiernan 6 - Dylan Smith 7 - Mad Hatter 8 - Gabriele Ghiotto 9 - Derek Blueboy 10 - Jake Askren 145 : C : Ernesto Romero 1 - Frank Hernandez 2 - Ulysses Battleby 3 - Georges Moxley 4 - Robert Gracie 5 - Daniel Marsh 6 - Lee Huang 7 - Ariel Pérez 8 - Don Flamenco 9 - Hanji Momtun 10 - Lindsey Wofford 155 : C : Don Crenshaw 1 - Dionizy Kruczek 2 - Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit 3 - Red Crow 4 - Showtime Sitsongrit 5 - Aeson Beckley 6 - Jake Paulson 7 - George Pierre 8 - Kurou Nishiyama 9 - Edmund Blackadder 10 - Von Kaiser 170 : C - Kimmo Kallio 1 - Velha Maldita 2 - Donovan Sharpe 3 - Tetsuo Shima 4 - Sparky Anderson 5 - Meebly Gibbersnout 6 - Michael Dewire 7 - Ola Badmus 8 - Vadim Volyas 9 - Banderleii Showgun 10 - Dwight Schrute 185 : C - Lyoha Nagibatel 1 - Javier Martinez 2 - Gilbervan Soares 3 - Cam Cartwright 4 - Eddie Kekoa 5 - Eli Vieira 6 - Emilio Ortega 7 - Andy Coooie Cobber 8 - Leonard Asmodeus 9 - Bum Phillips 10 - Corwin Anstey 205 : C - Diego Nogueira 1 - Jari Lehtola 2 - Magnus Gunnarsson 3 - Biscuit Oliva 4 - Scotty T Bone 5 - Tarik Oren 6 - Isaac Newton 7 - Enokentiy Klimov 8 - Abdullah Zaire 9 - Boby Marreta 10 - Dimche Rajcevski 265 : C - Jayson Francis 1 - Colton Wilder 2 - Rade Franjic 3 - Bert Newton 4 - Cohen Hawthorne 5 - Surkho Dratchev 6 - Tom Durant 7 - Ryan Locke 8 - Guilherme Gamboa 9 - Alostor Zayne 10 - Biff Barbie 265+: C - Egor Kuznecov 1 - Joe Mendez 2 - Shane Lancaster 3 - Artem Ramazanov 4 - Tomasz Bartosiński 5 - Djordje Stankovic 6 - James Butler Hickok 7 - Dick Glover 8 - Iranian Hulk 9 - Naoise Durnin 10 - Rodolfo Kaufman

As someone who has experimented with the whole franchising scenario I can say that yes it can happen organically but it is a nightmare to try and manage and involves an insane amount of trust with the person you enter business with. As is today you end up having to chase franchisees to determine what payment is owed and actually getting them to pay. It be a great feature added to the business side of the game if you could setup an agreement that company XYZ owns 20% of the business in exchange for $X and then the game transfer 20% of any sales/income automatically similar to being on staff. In terms of trust you are also leaving yourself very open to your brand falling into the wrong hands. For example I enter an agreement with manager XYZ to open a franchise clothing shop using my business name and my product designs in exchange for X% of all sales. That franchisee then goes and sells that franchise shop next week and the new person chooses not to honor your handshake agreement and continues on selling your product using your name with no recourse available. I just found without a feature set in-game to manage payment automatically and no in-game re-course available like a partnership or a block on franchisees selling a franchise without the approval or all partners made it not worth the effort.

IQ does matter a great ton in grappling. It seems to be the most important stat for getting subs/not getting subbed. I'm sure it matters with transitions as well, but I don't know how much. I haven't had a good TWGC grappler yet that doesn't have great IQ. All the average/low IQ grapplers are scrubs. Much better to have a black belt with high IQ than a red belt with average IQ.

On the book QFC page it will tell you if you’re fighting at level 1 or 2. Get some experience at level 1. Once you reach level 2, find an org. that is fairly new or wait for an org. to offer you a contract. shouldn’t take long for that to happen once you get a few fights under your belt. (Level 2 is too challenging as it’s pretty much open season at that point. You’ll get matched up with fighters at every level.) while you wait, train up your fighter(s) so they wont totally suck and have a chance against the competition. Before you sign make sure the contract offer is good relative to your fighters’ level & scout the fighters in the division you’re in to make sure it’s an even playing field for the most part. thats all I got and welcome to the game ☺️👍