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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 3: Champs
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hammouche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raban's hands.#KD2#
Raban looks low and kicks high, catching Hammouche right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#
It looks like Djamel Hammouche has been cut.
Raban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammouche blocks a head kick by Raban.
Raban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammouche has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammouche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban slips a straight right by Hammouche.
Raban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raban punishes Hammouche's body with a nice straight punch.
Hammouche walks into a left hand.
Hammouche misses with a double jab.
Hammouche connects with a crisp jab.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammouche lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raban moves away from the strike by Hammouche.
Raban moves out of range as Hammouche strikes.
Hammouche drops his guard momentarily, allowing Raban to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Hammouche! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Raban takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Raban!
James Raban took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 2
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raban.
Raban lands with a nice body punch.
Speedman looks to land a combination but Raban avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raban.
Raban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Raban rushes Speedman and presses him up against the ropes.
Raban wants to stall.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Raban avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Speedman scores with a one two! Raban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Raban misses the target.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Raban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.#T1#
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raban throws out the jab.
Raban 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.
Speedman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Speedman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raban! But no joy.
Raban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speedman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raban under the eye.
Speedman lands with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speedman.
Raban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raban lands a jab to Speedman's midsection.
Raban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raban steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Speedman. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Speedman moves into range and clinches up with Raban.
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!
Speedman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Speedman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Speedman tries to work over Raban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Raban misses with a combination
and Raban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Speedman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speedman ducks under a wild hook from Raban.
Speedman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speedman is looking to clinch.
Raban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speedman, right into the meat.
Raban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Speedman under the eye.#ROC2#
Speedman is rocked!
Raban needs to keep his hands up - Speedman had a free shot at his head there.
Speedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raban.
Raban wants to counter with a clinch but Speedman pushes him away.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raban misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Speedman misses the target.
Raban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tugg Speedman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Speedman misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Speedman.
Raban walks into a straight right hand from Speedman.
Raban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speedman.
Raban throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raban throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.
Speedman connects with a body shot that sends Raban's belly button to the back.
Raban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Speedman misses its intended target.
Speedman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raban jabs Speedman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Speedman scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speedman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raban momentarily.
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speedman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speedman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Raban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speedman.
Speedman digs a good hook to Raban's body.
Raban throws a big shot that misses.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
Speedman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Speedman stalks Raban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raban's face. Raban staggers backwards, shaken.
Raban takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Speedman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Raban throws out a head kick that Speedman doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Speedman crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Speedman's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Speedman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speedman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raban misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, James Raban should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Raban misses.
Raban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speedman throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Raban counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Speedman to the mat! Raban runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Speedman is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Oh Speedman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tugg Speedman is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Speedman is predictable there #CL2#
and Raban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raban stalls.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Raban controls the action.
Speedman seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Speedman moves away from the strike by Raban.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Raban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raban misses with an uppercut
and Speedman counters with a leg kick.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Speedman misses the jab.
Speedman with a jab.
Speedman lands a leg kick that knocks Raban off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raban throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman scoring well with a low kick there.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Raban doesn't manage to clinch there - Speedman circles away.
#T1#
Speedman scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Speedman - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speedman. Raban shrugs it off though.
Speedman throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Speedman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Speedman scores with a nice head shot.
Speedman moves out of range as Raban strikes.
Speedman scores with a jab. Raban acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Speedman scores with a shot to the body.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick
and Raban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raban can do to turn this around?
Speedman checks a low kick from Raban.
Raban looks to land a right hand but Speedman moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedman throws a low kick, looking for Raban's leg but Raban calmly moves out of range.
Raban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Raban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Speedman.#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Speedman slips under a jab.#T2#
Raban is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Speedman closes the distance and clinches.
Speedman is trying to break the clinch but Raban has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Raban in a clinch.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman wants to get back to striking at distance but Raban won't allow it.
Speedman is looking to break free of the clinch but Raban has double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raban trying to stall but Speedman improves his position.
Speedman lands a body punch.
Speedman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards. #BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Raban tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Speedman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raban has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Speedman.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Speedman. #CL#
Speedman clinches with his opponent.
Speedman lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speedman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Speedman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speedman connects with the punch.
Raban misses with a straight right.
Speedman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speedman misses with a body kick.
Raban is looking for the big counter here.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Speedman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speedman lands with a slapping head kick.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Raban misses.
Speedman throws a hook but Raban avoids it easily.#T4#
Raban throws a shot from downtown. Speedman moves away and avoids it.
Raban checks a leg kick.
Raban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Speedman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raban's head.
Raban throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raban misses with a left hand
and Speedman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speedman.
Raban has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Speedman thuds his right hand into Raban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raban throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.#CL#
Raban gets tackled into the ropes by Speedman. Speedman maintains the clinch.
Speedman digs a right hand into Raban's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raban's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Speedman manages to break the clinch.
Speedman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raban needs to keep his hands up - Speedman had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Speedman as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raban takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman tries to close the distance and clinch but Raban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speedman.
Raban swats away the attempt to clinch by Speedman.
Speedman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speedman swings for the body but Raban moves out of range.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedman tries to clinch up but Raban circles away and keeps his distance.
Raban moves out of range of the strikes.
Speedman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speedman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raban misses with a wild combination.
Raban misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speedman wants to land a leg kick but Raban is out of range. #T1#
Raban misses with a two punch combination.
Speedman moves away from the strike by Raban.
Raban throws a left and a right that both miss
and Speedman counters with a head kick. That will keep Raban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Raban wants to counter with a clinch but Speedman pushes him away.
Raban misses the jab.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Raban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Speedman counters with a nice leg kick.
Raban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
Speedman fails to land with a series of punches.
Raban takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Raban misses the shot to the body.
Speedman throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Speedman swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Speedman digs a good hook to Raban's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban throws a big shot that misses.
Speedman connects with a looping right hand.
Speedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speedman is looking for a counter combo.
Speedman cracks Raban with an open hand slap.
Speedman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raban's head.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raban! But no joy.
Speedman cracks the inside of Raban's front leg.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speedman feints and then cracks Raban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raban down.
Speedman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Speedman cracks the inside of Raban's front leg.
Speedman cracks the inside of Raban's front leg.
Raban misses with a body shot.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Speedman lands but Raban takes it in his stride.
Speedman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speedman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman with a hook.
Speedman connects with an inside leg kick.
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Raban holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Speedman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban looking to stall.
#BC#
Speedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Speedman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raban on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Speedman.
That kick from Speedman tenderised Raban's leg. Raban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedman manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speedman.
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raban throws out the jab.
Raban takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speedman.
Speedman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speedman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speedman cracks Raban with a good jab.
Speedman fakes the leg kick and cracks Raban in the body.
Raban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raban throws an overhand right that lands on Speedman's shoulder, as Speedman tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tugg Speedman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speedman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raban!
James Raban got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raban jabs at Shannon's body.#CL2#
Raban clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Raban controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabans head.
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
Raban looks winded!
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
Raban blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon taking a breather.
Raban is pushing Shannon up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raban looking to stall.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Shannon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon pushes Raban back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Raban is stalling here.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raban trying to control the position but instead, Shannon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raban into the ropes.
Raban leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
Shannon works on Raban's body with a couple of short punches.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Raban.
Shannon scores with a jab.
Mike Shannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shannon counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Shannon clinches up against the ropes.#T3#
Shannon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Shannon is struggling to control the position.
Shannon tries a body shot but Raban blocks it.
Raban is looking to control Shannon's arms but Shannon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the ropes.
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon gets through Raban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raban is looking to control Shannon's arms but Shannon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the ropes.
Shannon lands a body punch.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
Raban blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Shannon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shannon as Raban tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Shannon tries a body shot but Raban blocks it.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shannon. #CUT#
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
Raban wants to stall.
Raban stalling in the clinch but Shannon improves position.
Raban stalling in the clinch but Shannon improves position.
Raban effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Raban.
Shannon avoids the head kick by Raban.
Raban moves in looking to clinch but Shannon pushes him off.#CL#
Shannon darts in and clinches Raban up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon presses Raban against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raban's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Raban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Shannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shannon looks to land a right hand but Raban moved out of range.
Shannon throws a jab when Raban was well out of range.
Raban avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Raban lands a head shot.
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raban.
Shannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raban can do to turn this around?
Raban dodges the punch combination from Shannon.
Shannon lunges at Raban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raban's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban misses with a left hand
and Shannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Shannon misses the target.
Shannon throws a jab when Raban was well out of range.
A cross from Raban lands.#T1#
Shannon punishes Raban's body with a nice straight punch.
Raban misses with a wild body shot.
Raban is breathing heavily.
Raban slips under a jab from Shannon.
Shannon walks into a left hand.
Shannon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shannon lands a nice looking body kick.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.
Raban walks into a stiff left hand from Shannon.#CUT#
The cut above James Raban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shannon with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.
Raban wants to counter the offense by Shannon and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick lands from Shannon.
Raban moves forwards but Shannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
James Raban's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Raban defending well as Shannon loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Shannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Shannon trying to control the position but instead, Raban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shannon into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Shannon.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Raban avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the ropes.
Raban slowing the pace effectively.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Raban controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Raban blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shannon as Raban tries to tie him up.
Raban stalls.
Raban has Shannon pressed against the ropes.
#T3#
Shannon misses with some punches.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Raban's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Shannon!
After winning the bout, Mike Shannon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 40: Prison
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Adrian gets a clinch.
Raban avoiding damage as Adrian throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raban pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Adrian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raban effectively controlling the action here.
Raban can't get the takedown.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adrian is keeping busy.
Raban being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian missing with knees to the body.
Adrian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raban has Adrian pressed against the cage.
Raban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Adrian. #CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban stalling.
Raban prevents a body shot from Adrian.
Raban stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Raban.
Adrian scores with a jab to the body.
Adrian misses with a series of wild punches.
Yo Adrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adrian closes the distance and clinches.
Adrian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adrian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adrian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Adrian taking a breather.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Adrian.
Raban looks winded!
Good body shot from Adrian.
Raban blocks a body shot from Adrian.
Adrian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adrian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raban up against the cage.
Adrian lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adrian working aggressively here.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adrian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raban's elbow.
Adrian tries to land knees in the clinch but Raban avoids the damage to the body.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adrian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raban backwards. #T3#
Adrian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adrian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adrian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adrian lands with a right to the head.
Adrian lands a left hand.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adrian digs a right hand into Raban's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raban's gas tank.
Adrian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Adrian.
Adrian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adrian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Adrian to work.
Adrian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban managing to block the knees to the body from Adrian.
#T4#
Raban holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adrian scores with a shoulder strike.
Adrian stalling.
Adrian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
Adrian trying to land knees to the body.
Raban leaning against his opponent.
Raban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adrian is pushing Raban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalling in the clinch from Adrian.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raban avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Adrian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Adrian is looking to clinch.
Raban checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raban swats away the attempt to clinch by Adrian.
Adrian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raban circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Adrian has managed to clinch.
Raban is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raban wants to stall.
Adrian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adrian has Raban pressed against the cage.
Raban is trying to stall.
#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian throws a head punch that misses.
Adrian working Raban over with knees to the body.
Raban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adrian struggles to land a body shot inside as Raban controls his hands.
Raban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adrian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raban prevents a body shot from Adrian.
The referee calls for Raban to work.
Adrian tries to stall but Raban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adrian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raban can do to turn this around?
Adrian tries to stall but Raban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Adrian would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Adrian tries a body shot but Raban blocks it.
Raban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Raban wants to stall.
Adrian looking to throw knees to the head but Raban is blocking nicely.
Adrian throws a head punch that misses.
Adrian is struggling to control the position.
Adrian tries to stall but Raban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adrian is keeping busy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adrian obliges.
Yo Adrian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raban is breathing heavily.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the head but Raban blocks with his arms.
Adrian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adrian avoiding damage.
Adrian seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Adrian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raban.
Raban letting Adrian take a breather here.#T3#
Adrian scores with a shot to the side of Raban's head.
Adrian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yo Adrian.#CL#
Adrian closes the distance and clinches.
Adrian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raban.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adrian is struggling to control the position.
Adrian stalling.
Adrian slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Adrian for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Adrian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raban up against the cage.
Adrian gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raban looking to stall.
#T4#
Raban taking a breather.
Raban slowing the pace effectively.
Raban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adrian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Raban.#CL#
Adrian rushes Raban and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adrian letting Raban take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Adrian.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Raban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adrian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Adrian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raban misses with an uppercut.
Adrian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch but Raban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adrian swinging wildly here.
Raban shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adrian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Adrian clinches up with Raban and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Raban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adrian is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian looking to throw knees to the head but Raban is blocking nicely.
Adrian missing with knees to the body.
Adrian letting Raban take a breather here.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian lands a nice knee to the body.
Raban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalling in the clinch from Adrian.
Adrian misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raban takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabans head.
Adrian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raban up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Adrian on the inside.
Adrian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adrian. #T2#
Adrian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adrian gets underhooks to prevent Raban's takedown attempt.
Adrian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raban effectively controlling the action here.
Adrian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adrian landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Raban on the inside.
Raban trying to stall but Adrian improves his position.
Adrian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Adrian. #T3#
Raban avoiding damage as Adrian throws knees to the body.
Adrian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adrian lands a nice knee to the body.
Adrian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adrian has Raban pressed against the cage.
Adrian pushes Raban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adrian is struggling to control the position.
Adrian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yo Adrian.
Adrian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Adrian scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Adrian moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adrian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adrian connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adrian lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Adrian.
Yo Adrian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raban is looking to control Adrian's arms but Adrian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the cage.
Adrian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raban tries to stall but Adrian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raban tries to stall but Adrian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adrian stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yo Adrian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adrian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Adrian!
During a confident post fight interview, Yo Adrian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 28: Shot
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Raban or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnaboldi , which made it look bad.
Raban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnaboldi throws a right hand that Raban ducks under and follows up with a left that Raban also avoids with ease.
Arnaboldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Raban.
A jab lands there for Raban.
Arnaboldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Raban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Huberto Arnaboldi has been cut.
Arnaboldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raban throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnaboldi connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnaboldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Raban displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnaboldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huberto Arnaboldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Raban drops Arnaboldi with a right and a left! Raban comes rushing in but Arnaboldi regains his composure and manages to keep Raban in guard.
#ROC#
Arnaboldi is rocked!
Raban prevents Arnaboldi from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnaboldi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Raban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arnaboldi wants to stand and escape but Raban is having none of it. #SU#
Raban stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Raban moves out of range of the strikes.
Raban throws a hook but Arnaboldi blocks it.
Arnaboldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raban.
Arnaboldi throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Raban fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arnaboldi to the ground. Raban is now in Arnaboldi 's guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban wanted to stand there but Arnaboldi had control of the position.
Arnaboldi wants to stand up but Raban is controlling him.
Raban trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arnaboldi 's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arnaboldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arnaboldi misses with a wild combination.
Raban scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
That has opened up Huberto Arnaboldi 's cut even more.
Huberto Arnaboldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Arnaboldi throws a hook to the side of Raban's head but Raban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raban loads up on a big right hand but Arnaboldi slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnaboldi misses the target.
Arnaboldi throws an overhand right that lands on Raban's shoulder, as Raban tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Arnaboldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raban moves out of range as Arnaboldi strikes.
Raban throws the left hand but Arnaboldi avoids the punch easily.
Arnaboldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Raban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Arnaboldi as he connects with a hook.
Raban throws the kick towards the body but Arnaboldi avoids it.
Arnaboldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arnaboldi scores with the left hand. Raban knows he should have avoided that one.
Arnaboldi throws a looping overhand right but Raban ducks down to avoid it.
Raban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnaboldi .
Raban doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnaboldi circles away.
Arnaboldi throws a series of punches but Raban avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Raban darts in looking for a takedown but Arnaboldi gets double underhooks and turns Raban into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Raban.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raban throws a jab when Arnaboldi was well out of range.
Good shot there by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnaboldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raban misses with a hook.
Arnaboldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raban misses with a wild combination.
Arnaboldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnaboldi throws a leg kick which misses Raban's front leg but catches the back leg as Raban tries to avoid it.
Raban misses with a body shot.
Raban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnaboldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raban somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Raban will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Arnaboldi misses the target.
Raban is looking to counter punch.
Raban looks for a takedown but Arnaboldi sprawls well.
Raban slips a jab from Arnaboldi .
Raban connects with a jab.
Raban throws an off balance right hand
and Arnaboldi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Raban misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Raban.
Arnaboldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raban cracks Arnaboldi with an open hand slap.
Arnaboldi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnaboldi ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnaboldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Raban.
A bone on bone clash there as Raban blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Arnaboldi misses.
Raban swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Arnaboldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arnaboldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arnaboldi lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Arnaboldi misses.
Raban loads up on a big right hand but Arnaboldi slips the punch.
Raban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnaboldi .
Raban throws a counter high kick but Arnaboldi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Raban misses with the combination.
Arnaboldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arnaboldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Arnaboldi .#CUT2#
James Raban's cut is getting worse.
Arnaboldi blocks a head kick by Raban.
Arnaboldi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Arnaboldi has knocked Raban down with a huge combo! Arnaboldi steps away and waves a wobbly Raban back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Raban is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban backs away from a small jab... but Arnaboldi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Raban crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Arnaboldi with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Huberto Arnaboldi !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Raban moves out of range of the body kick.
Raban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raban there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Raban counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raban wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Raban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Raban has picked Hammer up and slammed him! Hammer can't keep hold of the triangle and Raban manages to pass to side control!
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Raban working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Raban controlling from side mount. #T1#
Raban is working Hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer is not content to let Raban control the position.
Raban scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Raban keeps moving and retains side control.
Raban in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raban takes a little break here. Hammer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Raban gets to mount! Hammer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Raban working Hammer over with strikes here.
Raban avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Hammer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Raban working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Raban is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raban in particular looking to stall.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Raban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raban working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Raban has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Raban prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Raban is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raban prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Raban passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hammer!
Hammer wants to control but Raban is having none of it.
Raban controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raban dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raban dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James Raban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raban tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Raban.
Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raban.
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Raban.
A good leg kick by Hammer.
Raban slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Raban.
Hammer tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Raban has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer moves out of range as Raban strikes.
Raban missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Raban thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer moves forwards but Raban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James Raban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Raban.
Raban has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Raban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer with a hook.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raban tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Raban.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Raban.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raban on the side of the head.#CL2#
Raban moves into the clinch successfully.
Raban swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Raban presses Hammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Raban pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raban swinging wildly here.
Raban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Raban counters with a takedown into side control.
Raban wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raban's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raban takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raban seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raban is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Raban is looking to stall here but Hammer recovers full guard.
Raban is looking to pass into half guard but Hammer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hammer is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Raban keeps moving.
James Raban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raban has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Hammer distracts Raban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer digs a good hook to Raban's body.
Raban blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Raban tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raban lands a head shot.
Raban lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raban misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Raban moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Raban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Hammer catches Raban right on the button with a cross.
Hammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raban connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Hammer misses with a straight right.
And Raban tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raban lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raban digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raban scores with a nice right hand.
Raban drops his hands momentarily and Hammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raban.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Raban misses the shot to the body.
Hammer takes a swing at Raban's ribcage but misses.
Raban changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raban.
Raban feints the counter takedown.
Raban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raban somewhat.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Raban moved out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raban.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Raban lands an elbow.
Hammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James Raban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer wants to sweep but Raban has passed to side control!
Hammer trying to remain calm as Raban controls from the top position.
Nails Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer stops Raban from passing to mount.
Hammer is looking to reverse the position.
Raban taking a breather here.
Raban landing a few strikes. #T4#
Raban in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Raban takes a little break here. Hammer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hammer trying his best to control but Raban has mounted him.
Raban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raban controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Raban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raban has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raban!
James Raban took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
VFA 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Raban misses with a looping left.
Tapper fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapper tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Tapper there.
Tapper is looking to slow Raban down with leg kicks.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Tapper.
Tapper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tapper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tapper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raban looks to land a left hand but Tapper moved out of range nicely.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick and Tapper moves out of range easily.
Raban dives in and grabs Tapper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tapper pushes down on Raban's head and hops out.
Tapper misses with a hook. Raban ducked under it nicely.
Raban closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban looks to throw the jab but Tapper is out of range.
Tapper is looking for the big counter here.
Raban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tapper ducks under a wild hook from Raban.#T1#
Tapper scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Tapper throws a combination. Raban tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taisto Tapper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raban scores with a nice right hand.
Tapper scores with a punch to the head.
Raban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Tapper does no damage.
Tapper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raban manages to avoid it.
A big left from Raban misses.
Raban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapper.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Tapper.
Raban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapper finds it's way round the side to connect with Raban's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raban.
Raban creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Tapper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raban lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Raban misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tapper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Raban is controlling him well.
Raban is working Tapper over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tapper is not content to let Raban control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tapper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tapper is looking to reverse the position.
Tapper sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Raban is trying for a kimura here. Tapper looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Raban wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Raban!
James Raban took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 1
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Raban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minasians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Raban misses
and Minasian counters with a stiff right hand.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
Minasian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minasian throws a leg kick that misses.
Minasian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raban has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left and a right from Raban both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Arthur Minasian has been cut.
A jab from Raban finds it's way through Minasian's defenses.
Raban slips under a jab from Minasian.
Raban throws a push kick but Minasian slaps the foot to one side.
Raban just misses with a punch to the body.
Minasian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raban.
Sloppy strikes from Minasian. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Minasian scores with a nice strike.
Minasian dodges the punch combination from Raban.
Raban misses with a body shot.
Raban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James Raban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Minasian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minasian.
Raban misses with a wild combination.
Minasian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Raban feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian is pulling down on Raban's head. It's preventing any offense from Raban, at least for the moment.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Raban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Raban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raban trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Minasian is fighting to break Raban's control of his arms but Raban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Raban is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Raban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian wants to stand but Raban is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raban trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Raban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minasian connects with a leg kick. Raban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raban shoots and misses
and Minasian counters with a left to the body.
Raban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Minasian rather than just go for the knockout.
Raban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minasian lands a leg kick that knocks Raban off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raban. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minasian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minasian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Raban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Minasian will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Minasian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raban throws a hook but Minasian blocks it.
Raban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minasian on the side of the head.
Raban throws a head kick but Minasian moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minasian loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
Arthur Minasian is winning the standup battle so far.
Raban shoots in for a double leg but Minasian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Raban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minasian tries to work over Raban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raban just leaning against Minasian, taking a breather.
Raban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
Minasian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minasian lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minasian.
A shot in the inside from Minasian.
Raban is breathing heavily.
Raban misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Minasian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Minasian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick and Minasian moves out of range easily. #T1#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Minasian moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Raban! Minasian continues to tee off on Raban, landing with a left and a right! Minasian connects with a right hand that leaves Raban sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Minasian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Minasian!
Our winner, Arthur Minasian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and James Raban. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski drags the fight down to the ground.
Raban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Raban has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raban defends it easily.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Raban defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Raban
Raban trying to control the position.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuklinski pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Raban has a hand on Kuklinski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuklinski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Raban
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Raban is holding on tight.
Raban wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Raban wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Raban is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Raban has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Raban! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Raban
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raban is one step ahead there.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Raban postures up.
Kuklinski wants to improve his position but instead Raban has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Raban.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Raban won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Raban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski controls Raban momentarily but Raban frees himself.
Kuklinski has his hands on Raban's head, controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Raban got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raban has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raban looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (2) Raban
Kuklinski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raban keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuklinski has managed to get both his arms back between Raban's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raban has control of Kuklinski's left arm, preventing Kuklinski from doing any damage.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (2) Raban
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Raban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raban wants to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski wants to control but Raban is keeping him busy.
Raban regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raban trying to hold on to Kuklinski's head to control him but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Raban is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raban is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (2) Raban
Kuklinski takes Raban's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Raban is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (16) vs (2) Raban
Kuklinski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kuklinski keeps control of the position as Raban tries to break free.
Kuklinski looking to break Raban's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Raban remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuklinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to keep control of the position but Raban is staying busy.
Raban rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Raban slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raban trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raban is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raban keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Raban is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban has Kuklinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Raban keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Raban but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raban is controlling Kuklinski's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raban is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Raban and John Gites. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gites's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Above The Law . John Gites is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; James Raban! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gites misses with a takedown attempt
and Raban counters by moving into the clinch.
Raban goes for a takedown attempt but Gites pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gites drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raban (0) vs (2) Gites
Gites looking to pass the guard.
Gites postures up.
Raban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gites tries to free his leg and advance position but Raban is retaining full guard.
Gites content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raban's guard.
Gites trying to control from half guard but Raban is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gites is working away from the top position though.
Gites looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gites passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (0) vs (5) Gites
Gites trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gites controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban is squirming around, avoiding Gites's attempts to control the action.
Raban is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raban is squirming around, avoiding Gites's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gites controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raban defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gites.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites controlling the position easily from mount.
Gites avoids the attempt from Raban to control.
Gites trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gites wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Raban is squirming around, avoiding Gites's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Raban trying to control but Gites postures up.
Gites wants to control but Raban is keeping him busy.
Gites looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gites is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raban defends it well.
Gites is stalling here. Raban is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gites seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Raban has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raban (4) vs (5) Gites
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites tries to bench press Raban off him but Raban keeps the position.
Gites is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Raban is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Raban (6) vs (5) Gites
Gites is desperately trying to improve his position but Raban has a good base and remains in mount.
Raban is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gites can't escape the position.
Raban controlling the position easily from mount.
Gites tries to lock up and control but Raban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raban controlling the position easily from mount.
Raban fails to move to back control.
Raban controlling the pace for now.
Raban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raban prevents Gites from getting the reversal.
Gites regains half guard.
Gites looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raban works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (9) vs (5) Gites
Gites looks to move to half guard but instead Raban has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Raban (11) vs (5) Gites
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gites is trying desperately to improve position.
Raban manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gites to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Raban (14) vs (5) Gites
Gites rolls, trying to escape but Raban keeps control of the position.
Gites is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gites can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raban is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raban tightening his grip on Gites, looking for the choke.
Raban has the hooks in. Gites is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raban trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gites doesn't escape.
Gites tries to escape the position.
Raban controls the action.
Raban controlling well, preventing Gites from escaping the position.
Raban controlling the position well here. Gites rolled but Raban kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gites tries to escape the position.
Gites is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raban is hanging on to Gites's back as he tries to escape.
Gites trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Raban has the hooks in. Gites is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gites manages to reverse the position and now he's in Raban's guard. Nice work there by Gites.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (14) vs (7) Gites
Gites pushes down on Raban's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raban is trying to maintain the position but Gites is very close to passing his half guard.
Gites is looking for a kimura here.
Gites prevents Raban from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gites controlling the action here.
Raban is holding on to half guard well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban is staying active underneath Gites, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raban wants to control but Gites is keeping busy.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Gites has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Raban controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raban is staying active underneath Gites, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gites seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gites wants to control but Raban is keeping him busy.
Raban actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raban takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
James Raban bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
John Gites spoke after the fight, saying 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Raban and Greco Roman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; James Raban! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raban pushes Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Raban gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raban (2) vs (0) Roman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raban pulls his head out easily.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Raban has control of the leg.
Roman trying to control here.
Raban not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban wants to take a breather but Roman is having none of it.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Raban has control of the leg.
Roman is looking to control Raban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roman avoid being mounted?
Raban passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (5) vs (0) Roman
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Raban has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (8) vs (0) Roman
Raban takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Raban (11) vs (0) Roman
Good control from Raban.
Roman breaks Raban's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (11) vs (2) Roman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Raban is not content to let Roman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban is looking to control Roman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raban avoid being mounted?
Roman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raban! Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (11) vs (5) Roman
Raban gets back to half guard.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Raban is defending well.
Raban is trying to get back to full guard.
Raban is defending against the submission attempts here by Roman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raban is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raban is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raban is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Raban defends it.
Roman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raban is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Raban is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raban is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raban trying to control here.
Roman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raban is just riding it out for now. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Raban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raban wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roman wants to free his trapped foot but Raban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roman wants to take a breather but Raban is having none of it.
Roman wants to pass to mount but Raban is defending the position.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Raban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman wants to free his trapped foot but Raban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeps trying to improve his position.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Raban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raban is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roman is looking for a kimura but Raban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roman to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman controlling the action here.
Roman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Raban reverses the position - he's now on top in Roman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (13) vs (5) Roman
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raban defends it easily.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Raban is proving a slippery customer.
Roman looking for a sweep. Not yet Roman, not yet.
Raban trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman wants to control the position but Raban says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Roman gets back to full guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raban looking to pass the guard.
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raban is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raban has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (16) vs (5) Roman
Roman tries to improve position but can't.
Raban slows the pace down.
Raban trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raban off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raban (16) vs (9) Roman
Roman is persistently looking for the submission but Raban is defending it well.
Raban is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raban manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roman's guard. Nice work there by Raban.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (18) vs (9) Roman
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raban looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban forces his way into half guard.
Raban is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman won't allow Raban to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raban wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raban stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raban takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
In his post fight interview, James Raban started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Raban and Professor Dickweed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James Raban! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dickweed looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raban (0) vs (2) Dickweed
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickweed defends well.
Raban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dickweed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (2) vs (2) Dickweed
Raban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raban wants to pass the guard but Dickweed is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raban wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raban's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (2) vs (4) Dickweed
Dickweed stopping the sweep attempt from Raban.
Raban trying to control the position here.
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickweed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dickweed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raban (4) vs (4) Dickweed
Dickweed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raban is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Dickweed has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Raban engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to control the position.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Raban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickweed is looking for a triangle but Raban pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban postures up.
Raban trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Dickweed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickweed being controlled here, momentarily.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Dickweed looking for a guillotine here but Raban defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raban controls the pace.
Dickweed is controlling Raban's posture.
Raban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickweed is keeping the position for now.
Dickweed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raban stays in close to Dickweed's body and controls the position.
Dickweed keeping full guard, as Raban tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raban postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban passes Dickweed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Raban trying to mount his opponent but Dickweed defends it.
Raban passes into side control, despite Dickweed's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (7) vs (4) Dickweed
Dickweed is looking to regain half guard here but Raban keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed seems a little lost for a moment, as Raban dominates the positioning.
Dickweed is trying to improve his position.
Raban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dickweed is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raban wants to control but Dickweed is keeping him busy.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep.
Raban controls the position.
Raban is looking to take a break and control but Dickweed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickweed is looking to regain half guard here but Raban keeps moving and retains side control.
Raban wants to control but Dickweed is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raban slows the pace down.
Raban working away.
Raban is looking to take a break and control but Dickweed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raban taking a breather here.
Raban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed manages to get back to half guard.
Raban is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dickweed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raban content to stall in guard here.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raban's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dickweed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dickweed trying to keep a closed guard but Raban is proving a slippery customer.
Raban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raban controlling from the top position.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed controls Raban momentarily but Raban frees himself.
Raban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dickweed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raban forces his way into half guard.
Raban passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dickweed! Score +3 for passing guard: Raban (10) vs (4) Dickweed
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Raban controlling his opponent.
Dickweed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raban with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dickweed is desperately trying to improve his position but Raban has a good base and remains in mount.
Raban wants to take Dickweed's back here but Dickweed is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Raban tries to control but Dickweed wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is looking to get to half guard.
Dickweed sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Raban is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dickweed sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raban wants to pass the guard but Dickweed is defending well.
Raban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickweed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raban takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
In his post fight interview, James Raban started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 407
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Akesson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raban has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Raban tries to bum rush Akesson with a series of wild strikes but Akesson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akesson.
Akesson cracks Raban with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akesson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raban fails with a takedown attempt.
Akesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raban throws a body punch but Akesson moves out of range.
Akesson misses with a hook. Raban ducked under it nicely.
Raban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raban needs to keep his hands up - Akesson had a free shot at his head there.
Akesson missing with a left hand there. Raban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akesson misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akesson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raban at a distance.
#T1#
Akesson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Raban counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akesson won't be happy with that.
Raban content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Akesson is not content to let Raban control the position.
Raban in side control, throwing shots but Akesson defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The strikes coming from Raban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akesson defending against the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Akesson sneaks out the side door and pushes Raban away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Akesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Raban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raban.
Raban lands with a nice combination. Akesson backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson feints a jab promting Raban to slip. Akesson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raban slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Akesson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akesson misses with a looping left.
Akesson slips a jab and a cross from Raban.
Akesson throws a right and a left that Raban avoids nicely.
Akesson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akesson misses with a double jab.
Akesson avoids the body shot from Raban.
#T3#
Raban slips under a jab from Akesson.
Akesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akesson misses with an uppercut.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akesson avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Raban clinches up with Akesson and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Raban.
Akesson has had enough of the clinch but Raban keeps him there for the moment.
Akesson blocking some punches.
Raban lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Akesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akesson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Raban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raban.
Akesson working a defensive guard here.
Raban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Raban distracts Akesson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akesson keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Raban throwing strikes from guard but Akesson blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akesson keeping full guard, as Raban tries to pass.
Raban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raban trying to control but Akesson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmie Akesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Raban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akesson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raban tries to counter with a takedown but Akesson is quick to defend against it.
Akesson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Akesson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Akesson scores with a nice strike.
Akesson misses with the combination.
Raban throws a shot from downtown. Akesson moves away and avoids it.
Akesson misses with a hook. Raban ducked under it nicely.
Akesson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akesson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Raban counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akesson is not content to let Raban control the position.
Raban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raban looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akesson is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Raban throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Raban crashes against the mat.
Akesson defending against the ground and pound.
Akesson pushes Raban away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raban gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akesson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raban tries to advance to mount but Akesson denies him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raban lands a few punches from side control.
Raban trying to control the action but Akesson is working from the bottom.
Raban misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Raban tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raban has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raban misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Raban wants to control for a moment but Akesson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Raban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raban slips a nice elbow through Akesson's hands, connecting with Akesson's forehead.
Raban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akesson keeps working. #SUB#
Raban is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Raban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raban.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raban is looking to advance position but Akesson won't allow it.
Raban is trying to control the action in half guard but Akesson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Akesson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raban takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Akesson misses.
Akesson misses with a looping right.
Raban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akesson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Akesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Raban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akesson connects with a right hand. Raban shakes it off.
Raban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akesson lands a right hook to the body.
Akesson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raban on the side of the head.
Raban slips a jab and a cross from Akesson.
Raban scores with a nice strike.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Raban misses with a looping left.
Akesson looks to land a combination but Raban avoids it well.
Akesson scores with a shot to the body.
Raban moves out of range as Akesson strikes.#TD#
Raban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akesson's half guard.#ES2#
Akesson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Raban is on him like a limpet, forcing Akesson back against the cage.#T1#
Raban lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Akesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akesson wants to break free but Raban has control.
Raban lands a hook that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
Raban lands a hook that snaps the head of Akesson backwards.
Raban working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Akesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akesson misses with a looping right.
Raban scores with a shot to the body.
Akesson stuns Raban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akesson ducks under a wild hook from Raban.
Akesson misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raban.
Akesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##TD#
Raban manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akesson on his heels. He'll look to pass Akesson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban throws a strike but Akesson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Akesson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Raban.
Akesson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Akesson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raban dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Raban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Akesson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimmie Akesson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akesson wants to hit a switch here but Raban passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Akesson there!
Raban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raban tries to control but Akesson wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akesson blocking the ground and pound.
Raban punching from mount but Akesson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Raban working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raban looking to control but Akesson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raban looking to finish with strikes here!
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akesson trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Raban.
I think Akesson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Akesson!
Jimmie Akesson made sure to mention his sponsor, M.O. Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CFC 399
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Raban.
Toby staying out of range there.
Raban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toby's head backwards.
Raban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raban connects with a body shot that sends Toby's belly button to the back.
Toby 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby throws a body shot but no joy.
Toby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raban circles away quickly and effectively.
Raban feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
Toby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Toby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raban swivels and escapes.
Toby tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raban goes for a double leg but Toby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toby continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Raban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Toby misses.
Some wild striking there from Toby.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toby looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.#T2#
Raban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raban circles away.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Toby.
Toby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raban defends it nicely.
Toby moves out of range as Raban throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Toby takes the fight into the clinch.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raban trying to stall but Toby improves his position.
Toby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Raban fails to land. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raban obliges.
Toby looks winded!
Toby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tobys head.
Raban takes a shot to the head.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby lands a nice uppercut.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Raban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toby up against the cage.
Toby blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land. #T4#
Raban has Toby pressed against the cage.
Raban connects with a knee to the head.
Toby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban is looking to control Toby's arms but Toby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the cage.
Raban leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toby has a couple of punches blocked by Raban.
Raban wants to take the fight to the mat but Toby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raban has Toby pushed against the cage.
Raban misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Toby misses with some punches.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
Raban blocking some punches.
Raban lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Raban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Toby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raban throws a looping overhand right but Toby ducks down to avoid it.
Raban shoots in but Toby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toby swinging wildly here.
Toby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raban back to the cage. Toby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raban misses with a takedown attempt - Toby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby throws a series of punches but Raban avoids them all with ease.
Toby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raban.
Raban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Toby throws a series of punches but Raban moves out of range.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toby.
Toby misses with an uppercut.
Raban thows a body kick. Toby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raban misses with a takedown attempt - Toby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toby throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toby. Raban does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Toby has managed to clinch.
Toby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Toby throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Toby throws a head punch that misses.
Raban trying to control the position but instead, Toby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raban into the cage.
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Raban blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.
Toby has a couple of punches blocked by Raban.
Raban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raban working aggressively here.
Toby working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban tries to stall but Toby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raban misses with some punches.
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby lands a shoulder strike.
Toby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Raban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toby up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Raban.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Raban.
Toby throws a head punch that misses.
Raban pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Raban stalling in the clinch.
Toby misses with some punches.
James Toby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Raban.
Raban throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toby misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban. #T4#
Raban goes for a takedown attempt but Toby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Toby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toby jabs Raban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toby misses with a straight left.
Raban is looking to counter punch.
Toby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Raban
and Toby counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Toby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Raban just misses with a punch to the body.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Toby swings for the body but Raban moves out of range.
Raban is looking to clinch but Toby is avoiding it.
Toby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raban.
Raban punishes Toby's body with a nice straight punch.
Raban connects with a single shot there.
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Raban. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Toby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raban attempts a counter takedown but Toby avoids it well and moves away.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raban.
Toby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toby wants it to stay on the feet.
Raban throws a low kick but Toby moves out of range easily.
Toby misses with a looping right.
Raban dodges the punch combination from Toby.
#T2#
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toby loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
Raban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Toby does it's job there.
Toby darts in trying to clinch
and Raban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raban rather than just go for the knockout.
Raban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Toby does no damage. #T3#
Raban tries to clinch but Toby is having none of it.
Toby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raban.
As Raban backs off Toby throws a huge counter combo but Raban manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Toby does no damage.
Toby tries to clinch #TD#
and Raban counters with a shoot takedown. Toby fights it but they end up in guard.
Raban content to stall in guard here.
James Toby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raban prevents Toby from getting back to his feet.
Raban slips nicely into half guard.
Toby wants to control but Raban is keeping busy.
#T4#
Toby is trying to stand back up but Raban is controlling him
Raban stalling away here and it's allowed Toby to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES2#
Toby has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Raban has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short left from Raban.
Toby misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raban misses with a punch on the inside.
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raban has a couple of punches blocked by Toby.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Toby.
Well Toby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Toby!
Post fight, James Toby stared into the camera and said 'Thanks Bobby B. And The SkrapBox
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Event:
Destiny 166: Tucker vs Margera
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Raban misses with a series of wild punches.
Barishkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raban fails with the takedown
and Barishkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barishkov misses with a leg kick.
Barishkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raban.
Raban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barishkov throws a leg kick that misses.
And Raban tries to counter it with a takedown but Barishkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raban throws a hook to the side of Barishkov's head but Barishkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barishkov works Raban's body with a nice hook.
Raban takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Barishkov misses.
Barishkov misses with a wild body shot.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Raban.
Barishkov loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
We've been told by Barishkov's head coaches at Hugs & Kisses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raban lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Nice body kick there by Barishkov.
Barishkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barishkov 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.
Raban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Barishkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Raban has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barishkov 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.
Barishkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raban.
No luck for Raban with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Barishkov moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Raban.
Raban throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Raban wants a takedown.
Krug Barishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Raban.
Come on Raban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
Barishkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raban.
Raban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raban tries to score a body lock takedown but Barishkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raban lands a hook that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Raban.
Raban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Raban.
Raban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Barishkov is rocked!
Barishkov throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Raban has Barishkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barishkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barishkov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Raban.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Barishkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raban lands a left hand.
Raban connects with a knee right up the middle! Barishkov tumbles to the floor and Raban stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Raban!
James Raban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Krug Barishkov was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 53
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Raban lands a head shot.
Shavershian throws a series of punches but Raban moves out of range.
Raban delivers a nice body kick.
Raban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shavershian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shavershian connects with a nice looking jab.
Shavershian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raban.
#TD2#
Raban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shavershian's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavershian is looking to improve his position.
Shavershian is looking to control Raban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shavershian avoid being mounted?
Raban takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Shavershian wants to control but Raban is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Raban looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#ES#
Shavershian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shavershian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban with the counter takedown but Shavershian avoids it easily.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shavershian throws a shot from downtown. Raban moves away and avoids it.
Raban misses with a jab to the body
and Shavershian counters with a left and a right that stings Raban.
We've been hearing reports that Shavershian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raban moves away from the strike by Shavershian. #T2#
Shavershian slips under a jab from Raban.
Raban lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Raban closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shavershian did well to prevent Raban getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shavershian is trying to get back to full guard.
Raban performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shavershian moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raban postures up.
Raban is working Shavershian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Shavershian looking for a sweep. Not yet Shavershian, not yet.
Raban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shavershian's head.
Raban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Raban thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shavershian keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully.
Raban working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shavershian is keeping the position for now.
Shavershian can't keep his opponent in guard - Raban advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shavershian is looking for a sweep. Raban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shavershian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raban. #T4#
Raban is keen to just control but Shavershian is a slippery customer.
Shavershian is trying to stand.
Shavershian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raban scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shavershian taking some punishment here, with Raban in his half guard.
Shavershian is refusing to be controlled, as Raban sits in half guard.
Shavershian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raban scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raban takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shavershian is trying to get back to full guard.
Raban winds up and cracks Shavershian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raban dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Raban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shavershian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raban jabs Shavershian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavershian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raban is looking to land body kicks.
Raban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shavershian as he avoids it easily.
James Raban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavershian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raban.
Raban with the counter takedown but Shavershian avoids it easily.
Shavershian takes a swing at Raban's ribcage but misses.
Raban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shavershian was well out of range. Poor timing from Raban.
Shavershian defending well as Raban loads up on a big left hand.
Shavershian throws a sloppy head kick and Raban moves out of range easily.
Raban tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Raban does no damage.
Shavershian throwing a counter right hand but Raban manages to avoid it.
Shavershian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shavershian throws a right and a left that Raban avoids nicely. #T1#
Raban scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shavershian lands a nice looking body kick.
Shavershian throws a series of strikes that have Raban backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shavershian takes one to the side of the head.
Shavershian needs to keep his hands up - Raban had a free shot at his head there.
Raban just misses with a punch to the body.
Shavershian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Raban jabs at Shavershian's body.
Raban throws a one two combo.
Raban darts in looking for a takedown but Shavershian gets double underhooks and turns Raban into the cage.
Aziz Shavershian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Raban.
Raban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shavershian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shavershian.
Shavershian throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Shavershian tries a low kick but Raban avoids it.
Raban's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raban duly obliges.
Raban scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Shavershian does no damage.
Raban tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raban misses the shot to the body.
Shavershian slips under a jab.
Raban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raban moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Raban dives in and grabs Shavershian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shavershian pushes down on Raban's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Shavershian as Raban shoots in.
Raban misses with a takedown
and Shavershian counters with a stiff right hand.
Shavershian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raban.
Shavershian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raban takes a step back to recover.
Shavershian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban is looking to chop away at Shavershian's legs. #T3#
Shavershian fails to land with a series of punches.
Raban with a poor takedown
and Shavershian counters with a nice uppercut.
Shavershian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shavershian slips a jab and a cross from Raban.
James Raban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raban misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shavershian.
Shavershian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Raban. Those never looked like landing.
Shavershian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavershian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shavershian.
Raban lands a really nice looking cross but Shavershian seems unphased.
Shavershian tries to land a front kick but Raban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raban misses the body punch
and Shavershian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raban lands the left hand.
Raban has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shavershian slips a jab and a cross from Raban.
Raban keeps Shavershian at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Shavershian gets caught flat footed, as Raban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavershian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shavershian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raban makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavershian has momentary wrist control but Raban slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Shavershian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Raban has gone for a leg lock! Shavershian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raban's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Raban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raban or perhaps it was just good defense by Shavershian, which made it look bad.
Shavershian is looking for a counter combo.
Raban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shavershian.
Some bone on bone action there as Shavershian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavershian misses the shot to the body.
Raban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavershian ducks under a wild hook from Raban.
Shavershian leaves Raban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aziz Shavershian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Raban.
Shavershian scores with a head kick. Raban tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Shavershian lands with a good body shot.
Raban misses with a combination
and Shavershian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raban moves out of range as Shavershian strikes.
Raban has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shavershian lands a glancing blow to the side of Raban's head.
Raban looks to land a body kick but Shavershian moved away.
Raban avoids the head kick by Shavershian.
Raban closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raban lands a high kick!
Shavershian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shavershian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Raban drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Shavershian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Raban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raban lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Shavershian digs a right hand underneath Raban's ribcage. Raban let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shavershian tries to circle away but Raban has him pinned against the cage.
Raban can't find room to land a body shot as Shavershian controls the action.
#BC#
Shavershian manages to break the clinch.
Shavershian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raban with the counter takedown but Shavershian avoids it easily.
Raban misses with an uppercut. Shavershian saw that one coming.
Shavershian tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raban changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Shavershian misses the target.
Raban misses with the combination.
Raban fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Raban looks for a takedown but Shavershian sprawls well.
Shavershian connects with an inside leg kick.
Raban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shavershian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Raban fails with the takedown
and Shavershian counters with an outside leg kick.
Raban throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavershian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Shavershian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shavershian.
Shavershian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raban.
Raban throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Raban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shavershian - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Shavershian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavershian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shavershian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aziz Shavershian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raban throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavershian counters with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Shavershian.
Raban misses with a two punch combination.
Shavershian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shavershian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shavershian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raban lands with a nice combination. Shavershian backs away looking to recover.
Raban misses with a head kick.
Raban just misses with a punch to the body.
Shavershian is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Shavershian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raban has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raban!
A less than humble James Raban misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Destiny 160: Consecration
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Raban drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Raban.
Raban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Raban has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Raban.
Brown pushes Raban away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raban gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raban in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raban is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown is not content to let Raban control the position. #T1##SUB#
Raban is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Raban.
Raban laying and praying for a moment but Brown takes advantage and regains half guard.
Raban is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is trying to stand.
Raban content to control rather than advance.
Raban is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Raban is looking to pass Brown's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
Raban trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Raban thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raban looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Raban shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raban blocks a low kick nicely.
Raban takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brown dips to his left and cracks Raban with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raban.
#T4#
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Raban misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raban throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Raban lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Raban there.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Raban walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Raban is out of range.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Raban sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Raban moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Raban will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raban manages to avoid it.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Raban fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Raban persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Raban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Raban is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raban scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Raban is controlling him well. #SUB#
Raban is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Raban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raban thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Raban winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Raban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raban is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raban is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raban tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raban to the ground. Raban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Brown misses.
Anthony Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raban thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raban.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raban. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raban throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left and a right from Raban both land. Nice combination.
Raban scores with a jab.
Brown swings for the body but Raban moves out of range.
Raban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raban is defended easily by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raban. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Raban slips a jab from Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raban walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Raban avoids it easily.
Raban blocks a head kick by Brown.
Raban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raban lands a jab to the nose.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Raban moves out of range easily. #T4#
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Raban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Raban is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Brown avoids the strikes from Raban.
Raban throws a series of strikes and Brown wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Raban landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raban fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Raban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raban somewhat.
Raban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Raban digs a good hook to Brown's body.
#TD#
Raban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Raban advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Raban is controlling him well.
James Raban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raban.
Raban throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. #T1#
Raban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Raban is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is not content to let Raban control the position.
Raban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raban lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown is not content to let Raban control the position.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raban.
Raban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raban.
Raban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Raban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Raban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Raban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raban throws a big shot that misses.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Brown that sends Raban to the canvas. Raban tries to scramble back to his feet but Brown brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#
James Raban's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Brown tries to stand but Raban is controlling his head.
Brown grinds an elbow into Raban's temple.
Raban is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to get to his feet but Raban is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Brown in his guard.
Anthony Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Raban's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Raban.#SUB#
Raban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Raban's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Raban is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raban's guard.#SUB#
Raban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Brown.
I think Raban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raban!
A less than humble James Raban misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 50
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Beijer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raban is not content to let Beijer control the position.
Beijer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Raban manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Raban sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raban sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beijer defending well though. #SUB#
Raban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beijer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raban.
Beijer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Beijer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beijer.
Raban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raban wants to control from the top but Beijer keeps moving.
Raban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beijer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raban wants to control from the top but Beijer keeps moving.
Raban postures up.
Beijer wants to hit a switch here but Raban passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beijer there!
Raban prevents Beijer from getting the reversal.
Raban lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beijer hang on?
Beijer blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Raban is stalling here but it's allowed Beijer to get half guard.
Raban is taking a breather. Beijer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beijer is looking for a sweep. Raban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beijer is staying active underneath Raban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beijer tries to get to full guard but Raban has control of the leg.
Beijer manages to get to full guard.
Raban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raban throws a big right hand that misses.
Raban stays in close to Beijer's body and controls the position.
Raban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beijer is keeping the position for now.
Raban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beijer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Raban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raban misses the jab.
Beijer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beijer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Beijer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raban is looking to improve his position.
Beijer slips a nice elbow through Raban's hands, connecting with Raban's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban moves into full guard.
Beijer lands a couple of digs.
Raban is trying to control the position but Beijer postures up. #T1#
Raban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beijer trying to control the position from guard on top but Raban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beijer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beijer.
Beijer distracts Raban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beijer preventing the sweep.
Beijer is in close to Raban's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raban striking off his back but it's not causing Beijer any problems.
Raban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beijer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Raban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beijer keeping moving, preventing Raban from controlling successfully. #T2#
Raban being controlled here momentarily.
Raban preventing the sweep.
Raban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beijer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raban manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Raban is looking for a triangle here but Beijer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Raban is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Raban takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Raban takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Raban takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beijer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Raban is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Raban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beijer landing strikes.
Raban is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Beijer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beijer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Beijer is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban is looking to regain half guard here but Beijer keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raban wants to control but Beijer postures up.
Raban tries to bench press Beijer off him but Beijer keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Beijer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beijer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beijer throws the kick towards the body but Raban avoids it.
Raban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beijer misses with a wild body shot.
Raban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beijer feints and then cracks Raban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raban down.
Raban throws a right hand that Beijer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beijer also avoids with ease.
Beijer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raban throws a wild body kick that Beijer sees coming a mile off.
Beijer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raban.
A telegraphed right hand from Raban misses the target.
Raban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James Raban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beijer shoots in and drives through. Raban sprawls well.
Raban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beijer shoots in for a double leg but Raban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beijer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Beijer backs away, Raban returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beijer misses with a hook.
Beijer takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Raban looks to land a combination but Beijer avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Beijer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Beijer finds it's way through Raban's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Raban misses.
Raban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beijer.
Beijer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raban tries to counter with a takedown but Beijer is quick to defend against it.
Beijer lands a nice shot that snaps Raban's head back.
Raban looks to score with a jab to the body but Beijer is just out of range.
Beijer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beijer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beijer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beijer throws a hook to the side of Raban's head but Raban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beijer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beijer circles away quickly and effectively.
Raban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beijer manages to avoid it.
Raban goes for a double leg but Beijer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beijer continues to drive forward.#T2#
Beijer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beijer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raban.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beijer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Beijer looks to move away, Raban throws a big counter combo but Beijer just gets out of the way.
Raban misses the body punch
and Beijer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
James Raban's cut is getting worse.
Beijer throws a big shot that misses.
Beijer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beijer looks to throw the jab but Raban is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raban.
Beijer misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Beijer. #CL2#
Beijer closes the distance and clinches.
Beijer is looking for a takedown.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Beijer.
Raban misses with the head strike.
Beijer misses with the head strike.
Raban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Raban throws a head punch that misses.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beijer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raban is stalling here.
Beijer pushes Raban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raban is working for takedown but Beijer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beijer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beijer.
Beijer controlling the action here for a moment.
Beijer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raban fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Beijer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beijer throws the left hand but Raban avoids the punch easily.
Raban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beijer. That did some damage!
Beijer slips under a jab from Raban.
Beijer closes the distance and clinches up with Raban, looking for a takedown. Beijer pushes Raban against the cage but Raban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raban misses with a kick to the body.
Beijer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raban shoots in looking for a takedown but Beijer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beijer thinks about the counter body kick.
Beijer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beijer looks to land a left hand but Raban moved out of range nicely.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beijer tries to land a front kick but Raban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beijer as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Beijer.
Well Beijer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Beijer!
Hans Beijer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Destiny 155:Jabouin vs Penaali
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Barishkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barishkov is wriggling around but Raban manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Raban sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raban seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov trying to control but Raban postures up.
Raban is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barishkov! #T1#
Raban sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Raban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban tries to control but Barishkov wriggling away.
Barishkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raban wants to control the pace but Barishkov is squirming around nicely.
Barishkov is looking to improve his position but Raban isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Raban tries to control but Barishkov wriggling away.
Raban has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barishkov's face.
Barishkov is squirming around, avoiding Raban's attempts to control the action.
Raban fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Raban dominating with strikes here.
Raban unloads with some shots from mount but Barishkov bucks and avoids them well.
Raban misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barishkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raban landing punches. #T3#
Raban controlling from mount.
Barishkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raban raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barishkov tries to lock up and control but Raban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raban wants to control the pace but Barishkov is squirming around nicely.
Raban content just to control the position here.
Raban unloading with bombs!
Barishkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Raban has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Raban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barishkov is bucking up trying to escape but Raban cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Raban raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raban raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Barishkov is rocked!
A big strike lands for Raban! That's really hurt Barishkov and he's turned his back - Raban keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Raban jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Raban!
James Raban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Krug Barishkov spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.
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Event:
Destiny 152: Supremacy
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Raban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Killer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raban avoids a kick to the body.
Killer lands a jab to Raban's midsection.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raban misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raban has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Killer misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Killer lands a big head kick that sends Raban tumbling to the mat! Killer takes a step backwards and waves Raban back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raban!
We've been informed that Killer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
James Raban's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Raban fails with the takedown
and Killer counters with a low kick, right behind Raban 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raban. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Killer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Raban sprawling to the canvas! Raban rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Killer finish him?!
Raban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
#TD#
Raban closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killer to the mat! Killer manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer wants to stand up but Raban is controlling him.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raban is one step ahead there.
Raban throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Raban tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
Raban throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raban's guard. Nice move by Killer!#REVB#
Killer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Killer advances to half guard.
Killer is looking to stall here but Raban recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Killer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Raban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Raban looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raban's guard.
Killer preventing the sweep.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killer content to stall in guard here.
Killer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raban's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raban regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Killer wants to control from the top but Raban keeps moving.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killer pushing down on Raban's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raban regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raban keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass. #SUB#
Raban is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Killer trying to control but Raban is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Raban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Killer.
Raban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raban looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Raban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer digs a good body shot into Raban's ribs.
Raban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raban blocks a head kick by Killer.
Raban tries to clinch up
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Raban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raban looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
That kick from Killer tenderised Raban's leg. Raban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Raban.
Raban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Killer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Raban throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
Killer avoids the head kick by Raban.
Raban misses with a wild body shot.
Raban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raban misses with a lunging right hand
and Killer counters with a good low kick that Raban was not able to check.
James Raban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raban.
Raban tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raban rather than just go for the knockout.
Killer looks to throw a body kick
letting Raban counter with a right hand. #T2#
Raban blocks the body kick.
Raban throws an off balance right hand
and Killer counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Killer.#CUT2#
James Raban's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Killer lands a right hook to the body.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Killer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
Jeez, James Raban's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Raban lands a front kick.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Raban.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Raban's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Killer!
Eddie Killer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Destiny 147: Swagger vs Manley
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Boschat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Raban clinches up with Boschat and pushes him back against the cage.
Boschat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boschat is trying to force a seperation but Raban has the dominant position.
Raban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boschat wants to get back to striking at distance but Raban won't allow it.
Boschat has had enough of the clinch but Raban keeps him there for the moment.
Raban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boschat is trying to break the clinch but Raban is controlling him.
Boschat tries to circle away but Raban has him pinned against the cage.
Raban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boschat backwards.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Boschat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raban throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boschat counters with a nice body shot.
Raban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Raban misses.
Raban throws a combination that misses
and Boschat counters with a straight right hand.
Raban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Nice combo by Raban! Oh, that's hurt him - Boschat falls to the canvas and Raban follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Thor Boschat has been cut.
Boschat is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Raban controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boschat pushes Raban away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raban gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raban in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boschat is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Raban is controlling him well.
Raban working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Raban wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boschat, who protects the arm well.
Raban is looking to take a break and control but Boschat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boschat tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Boschat is trying to get back to his feet but Raban has full control of the position and if anything, Boschat has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Raban goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Boschat escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SU#
Boschat stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A jab from Boschat does it's job there.#T4#
Nice jab there from Boschat.
Boschat misses with a series of wild punches.
Boschat blocks the body kick.
Raban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raban there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Boschat jabs at Raban's body.
Boschat just misses with a punch to the body.
And Raban tries to counter it with a takedown but Boschat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boschat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boschat misses with a series of wild punches.
Boschat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raban's hands.
Raban closes the distance and clinches up with Boschat, looking for a takedown. Raban pushes Boschat against the cage but Boschat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raban lands a leg kick that knocks Boschat off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Raban closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Raban will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boschat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Boschat.
Raban looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boschat lands a body shot.
Raban connects with a nice looking jab.
Boschat throws a jab when Raban was well out of range.
Boschat slips a jab from Raban.
Raban misses with a body kick.
Boschat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boschat throws an off balance right hand
and Raban counters with a series of strikes. Boschat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boschat dodges the punch combination from Raban.
A jab from Boschat misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boschat tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Boschat.
Raban misses with a low kick. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Raban 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Boschat.
Boschat throws a one two combo.
Boschat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raban looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Boschat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boschat. Raban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boschat's corner calls for a 1-2. Boschat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raban throws a right hand that Boschat ducks under and follows up with a left that Boschat also avoids with ease.
Boschat connects with a single shot there.
Raban shoots in but no luck this time.
Raban tries to clinch there but Boschat circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raban wants to clinch.#T2#
Raban darts in looking for a takedown but Boschat gets double underhooks and turns Raban into the cage.
Boschat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boschat looks to land a combination. Raban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boschat moves out of range as Raban throws a body kick.
Boschat misses with a hook.#CL2#
Raban rushes Boschat and presses him up against the cage.
Raban misses with a body punch.
Raban stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boschat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boschat is trying to break the clinch but Raban has him pressed against the cage.
Raban controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Raban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raban keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boschat's efforts to push away.#T3#
Boschat is trying to push Raban away but Raban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boschat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raban keeps control of Boschat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Raban has clasped his hands together around Boschat's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Raban is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boschat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boschat is pushing Raban's head away, looking to escape. Raban manages to hold on to the position though.
Boschat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes there by Raban.
Boschat is pushing Raban's head away, looking to escape. Raban manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Raban has Boschat up against the cage in a clinch.
Boschat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boschat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raban has him pressed against the cage.
Raban trying to stall but Boschat improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Boschat will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Raban misses with a few strikes there.
Raban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boschat cracks a nice hook into Raban's ribs.
Raban looks to clinch
and Boschat counters with a left and a right that stings Raban.
Raban misses with a body kick.
Boschat misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Boschat.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Boschat.
Boschat throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
Boschat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boschat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Boschat tries to keep at a distance but Raban has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Boschat breaks the clinch.
Boschat connects with a body shot.#T1#
Donk. Boschat catches Raban right on the button with a cross.
Raban ducks under a wild hook from Boschat.
Raban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boschat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boschat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boschat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raban.
A jab lands there for Boschat.
Boschat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raban. That one must have hurt.
Boschat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Raban slips a jab and a cross from Boschat.
Thor Boschat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raban throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boschat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boschat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raban backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raban closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boschat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Raban tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Boschat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boschat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boschat misses with an uppercut. Raban saw that one coming.
Raban throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raban swinging wildly here.
Boschat walks into a straight right hand from Raban.
Raban feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Raban walks into a straight right hand from Boschat.#CUT#
The cut above James Raban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boschat looks to land a combination but Raban avoids it well. #T3#
Boschat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boschat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Raban takes the fight into the clinch.
Raban is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Raban.
Boschat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raban will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boschat up against the cage.
Raban struggles to land a body shot inside as Boschat controls his hands.
Boschat wants to break free but Raban has control.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boschat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boschat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raban misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Raban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boschat is defending well for now.
Raban prevents Boschat from breaking the clinch.
Boschat tries to break the clinch but Raban is controlling the position.
Raban tries to work over Boschat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boschat can't break the clinch.
Raban tries to throw a body punch but Boschat avoids it by throwing Raban back against the cage.
Boschat is trying to force a seperation but Raban has the dominant position.
Boschat is trying to force a seperation but Raban has the dominant position.
Raban lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boschat.
Boschat wants to break free but Raban has control.
Boschat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raban leaning against his opponent.
Boschat is trying to break free.
Boschat is trying to break free.
Raban is trying to stall.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raban is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Boschat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boschat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Boschat!
Thor Boschat gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Raban misses with a double jab
letting Moon counter with a right hand.
Moon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raban.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raban has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raban tries to land a leg kick but Moon saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Raban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raban or not.
Raban prevents a body shot from Moon.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Raban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raban.
Raban tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon prevents a body shot from Raban.
Moon presses Raban against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moon working aggressively here.
#T1#
Raban tries a body shot but Moon blocks it.
Moon looking for a takedown.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Moon cracks Raban with a nice body shot.
Raban misses with a punch to the body.
Moon is trying to break free.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raban's elbow. #TD2#
Raban has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moon regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Raban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon controls Raban momentarily but Raban frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon pulls Raban in to control the position. #T2#
Raban looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raban's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Moon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moon pulls Raban in close to his closed guard and prevents Raban from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raban wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon wants to improve his position but instead Raban has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Raban content to control rather than advance.
Moon wants to improve his position but Raban is controlling well.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
Raban wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Raban is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position.
Raban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raban drops an elbow to the side of Moon's head.
Moon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moon keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raban in particular looking to stall.
Raban stalling away here and it's allowed Moon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Raban will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moon lands with an overhand left.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raban.
Raban throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Moon as he connects with a hook.
Moon blocks a leg kick.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Raban.
Raban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Monsun Moon has been cut.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Raban looks to move away, Moon throws a big counter combo but Raban just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon dips to his left and cracks Raban with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Moon slips a jab from Raban.
Raban avoids the head kick by Moon.
#KD2#
Raban sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Moon to the ground! Raban dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Moon is rocked!#T1#
Raban postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moon badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Raban around the waist but Raban pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Raban is the winner by TKO! Raban jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Raban!
In his post fight interview, James Raban started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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