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Event:
LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wolfbreath rushes Banga and presses him up against the cage.
Wolfbreath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolfbreath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banga avoids it.
Banga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wolfbreath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banga.
#BC2#
Wolfbreath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfbreath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banga avoids a kick to the body.
Banga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfbreath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Wolfbreath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banga throws a nice looking combination but Wolfbreath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Banga blocks the body kick.
Benga Banga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfbreath tries a head kick but it misses.
Banga checks a leg kick.
Banga throws a big counter combination but Wolfbreath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolfbreath circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolfbreath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wolfbreath misses with a low kick as Banga jumps back.
Banga checks a low kick from Wolfbreath.
Banga is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Wolfbreath moves into range and clinches up with Banga.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Wolfbreath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfbreath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolfbreath tries to work over Banga's front leg with a kick but Banga checks it.
Banga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfbreath misses with a body punch
and Banga counters with a two punch combo.
Banga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banga moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Banga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wolfbreath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banga.#T3#
Banga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfbreath throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Banga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfbreath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banga blocks a low kick nicely.
Banga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Banga throws a combination that misses
and Wolfbreath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolfbreath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick, looking for Banga's leg but Banga calmly moves out of range.
Banga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wolfbreath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Banga finds it's target.
Cherokee Wolfbreath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wolfbreath has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banga avoiding damage as Wolfbreath throws knees to the body.
Wolfbreath has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banga after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cherokee Wolfbreath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick but Banga moved away.
Wolfbreath is looking to slow Banga down with leg kicks.
Wolfbreath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banga moves out of range as Wolfbreath throws a body kick.
Cherokee Wolfbreath seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Wolfbreath has closed the distance and engaged Banga in a clinch.
Banga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Banga would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfbreath trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banga.#BC2#
Wolfbreath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick but Banga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfbreath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Banga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfbreath has time to react.
Wolfbreath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banga moves out of range of the body kick.#T2##CL2#
Wolfbreath closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfbreath using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banga is pressed up against the cage. Wolfbreath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banga down to the mat. Banga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wolfbreath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolfbreath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Wolfbreath clinches with his opponent.
Wolfbreath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banga avoids it.
Banga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfbreath controls his hands.
#T3#
Banga misses with a punch on the inside.
Banga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfbreath lands a knee to the body.
Banga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banga misses with a body punch.
Wolfbreath displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banga up against the cage.
Wolfbreath scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolfbreath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banga.
Banga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banga struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfbreath controls his hands.
#BC2#
Wolfbreath breaks the clinch.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick
and Banga counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfbreath scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Wolfbreath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wolfbreath. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wolfbreath misses with a left hand
and Banga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfbreath manages to avoid it.
Banga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWolfbreath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfbreath is looking to slow Banga down with leg kicks.
Wolfbreath throws a solid leg kick but Banga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick
and Banga counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cherokee Wolfbreath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Wolfbreath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfbreath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Banga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath misses with a takedown
and Banga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Wolfbreath misses
enabling Banga to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfbreath throws a chopping leg kick but Banga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolfbreath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Wolfbreath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banga takes a swing at Wolfbreath's ribcage but misses.
Wolfbreath throws out a leg kick but Banga moves out of range and Wolfbreath only half commits.
Wolfbreath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banga was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfbreath.
An attempted straight right counter from Banga misses the target.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banga.
Banga slips a jab from Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick, looking for Banga's leg but Banga calmly moves out of range.
Banga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#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.
Wolfbreath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banga is able to avoid easily.
Wolfbreath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Banga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolfbreath looks to score with a jab to the body but Banga is just out of range.
Banga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Banga blocks the leg kick.
Banga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfbreath flicks out a counter leg kick but Banga steps away.
Wolfbreath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banga throws out the jab.
Wolfbreath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A slow jab from Wolfbreath misses its intended target.
Banga moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfbreath.
A quick step to the side and Banga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfbreath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banga.
Wolfbreath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banga.
Banga stuns Wolfbreath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolfbreath counters with a big head kick but Banga shrugs it off.
Banga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banga is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Wolfbreath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banga misses with a looping right.
Wolfbreath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banga throws a big counter combination but Wolfbreath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolfbreath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Banga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfbreath slips a jab from Banga.
Banga blocks a head kick by Wolfbreath.
An attempted straight right counter from Banga misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cherokee Wolfbreath really 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.
#R4#
Banga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfbreath.
Wolfbreath raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banga lands a two punch combo.
Banga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolfbreath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfbreath lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolfbreath tries to clinch up
and Banga counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Banga throws a shot to the body.
Wolfbreath is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banga rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfbreath tries to work over Banga's front leg with a kick but Banga checks it.
Wolfbreath is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banga.
Banga missing with a left hand there. Wolfbreath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfbreath. #T2#
A solid body kick from Wolfbreath.
Banga throws a hook but Wolfbreath blocks it.
Banga scores with a shot to the body.
Banga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banga lands with a hook. Wolfbreath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolfbreath is looking to clinch.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick
and Banga counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Banga connects with a right hand. Wolfbreath shakes it off.
Banga jabs at Wolfbreath's body.
Wolfbreath moves to clinch but Banga breaks away
letting Banga counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Banga.
Banga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolfbreath tries to land a leg kick but Banga saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Banga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolfbreath counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolfbreath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Banga blocks the leg kick.
Banga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolfbreath scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banga misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benga Banga had his way with Cherokee Wolfbreath in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Banga misses the body punch
and Wolfbreath counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wolfbreath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfbreath doesn't manage to clinch there - Banga circles away.
Wolfbreath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banga.
Wolfbreath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banga lands a two punch combo.
Wolfbreath throws a leg kick which misses Banga's front leg but catches the back leg as Banga tries to avoid it. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Wolfbreath misses.
Banga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wolfbreath will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Wolfbreath moves into the clinch successfully.
Banga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfbreath's elbow. #BC2#
Wolfbreath breaks from the clinch.
Wolfbreath fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Banga scores with a hook to the body. Wolfbreath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolfbreath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfbreath shoots for a double leg takedown but Banga sprawls well. He's pushed Wolfbreath's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cherokee Wolfbreath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfbreath is defended easily by Banga.
Benga Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cherokee Wolfbreath.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Banga. Wolfbreath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfbreath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banga scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Wolfbreath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banga misses with the head strike.
Banga misses with the head strike.
Banga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banga throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfbreath lands a good knee to the midsection. Banga won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Banga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Banga fails to land. #BC2#
Wolfbreath breaks from the clinch.
Wolfbreath misses with a low kick.
Wolfbreath is looking to land body kicks.
Benga Banga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolfbreath.
It looked like Banga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolfbreath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banga scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benga Banga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wolfbreath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cherokee Wolfbreath!
Cherokee Wolfbreath is the new heavyweight champion!
Cherokee Wolfbreath was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Benga Banga had this to say: 'Next time i will hit you with my "hammer" instead...dam your head is hard'.
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Event:
LKO13 Belive
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Banga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Banga counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banga defends it nicely.
Banga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
Benga Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oberst Herzog.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Banga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banga wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Banga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oberst Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herzog fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Banga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into Banga's guard.
Herzog looks winded!
Herzog postures up.
Banga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Banga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herzog defends it easily.#SUB2#
Herzog has gone for a leg lock! Banga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herzog's guard.#REVR#
Banga wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Banga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herzog's guard.#SUB2#
Herzog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banga preventing the sweep.
Banga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Banga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Herzog looking for subs off his back but Banga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banga wants to control but Herzog is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Banga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Herzog.
Herzog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Banga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herzog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banga.
Banga wants to pass the guard but Herzog is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Banga is trying to work for a kimura but Herzog is defending well.
#SUB#
Banga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Herzog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banga trying to control from half guard but Herzog is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Herzog looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banga pushes past his half guard into mount! #SU#
Banga get's back to his feet.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Banga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Herzog takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Oberst Herzog has been cut.
Banga lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Herzog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banga lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banga.
Banga scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banga lands a body shot.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD#
Banga drops Herzog onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Herzog is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Herzog is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Banga.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banga lands a big right hand that drops Herzog! The killer instinct kicks in and Banga finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Banga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benga Banga!
Benga Banga is the new heavyweight champion!
Benga Banga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LKO7 The Legends
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Vladimirovich misses with a double jab
and Banga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Banga.
Vladimirovich feints the counter takedown.
Vladimirovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banga backs up against the cage.
A combination from Vladimirovich does no damage.
Banga scores with a body shot.
Banga slips a jab and a cross from Vladimirovich.
Banga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vladimirovich slips a jab and a cross from Banga.
A shot to the liver by Banga. Beautiful body shot.
Banga 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.
Some wild striking there from Vladimirovich.
Banga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banga.#T1#
Vladimirovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banga as he jumps to the side.
Vladimirovich looks winded!
Vladimirovich throws a nice looking combination but Banga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimirovich closes the distance and clinches up with Banga, looking for a takedown. Vladimirovich pushes Banga against the cage but Banga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vladimirovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banga circles away quickly and effectively.
Banga lands a jab to Vladimirovich's midsection.
Banga connects with a body shot.
Banga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Banga lands a left and a right that send Vladimirovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Banga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Vladimirovich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banga moves in close and cracks Vladimirovich with a massive right hand! Vladimirovich, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Banga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benga Banga!
A victorious Benga Banga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 39:Ranieri vs Martin
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banga as he avoids it easily.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Banga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banga misses with a series of wild punches.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Banga gets a clinch.
Banga tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Banga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov tries to break free but Banga pushes him back against the cage.
Banga presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banga has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov. #T1#
Markov wants to get back to striking at distance but Banga won't allow it.
Banga lands with a right to the head.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov blocks a body shot from Banga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banga.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Markov throws a head punch that misses.
Banga scores with a hook to the body.
Banga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Banga lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markov looks winded!
Banga lands a body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Banga - that landed with a thud.
Banga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Banga prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Banga lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Vadim Markov's cut even more.
We've been hearing reports that Banga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Banga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga lands a right hand.
Banga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Vadim Markov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands a body punch.
Markov takes a shot to the head.
Banga lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards. #KD#
Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!#CUT#
Vadim Markov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A body shot lands from Banga.
#T3#
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?#KD#
Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vadim Markov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benga Banga!
A victorious Benga Banga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 36:Tarasov vs Nonu
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Banga pushes him off.#CL#
Banga instigates a clinch.
Banga prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Kuznetsov drags the fight down to the ground.
Banga is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Banga controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Banga forces his way into half guard.
Banga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banga stops Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov is trying to control but Banga manages to pass to mount!
Banga thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov tries to lock up and control but Banga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB#
Banga throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kuznetsov has his hands clasped together but Banga breaks the hold and Kuznetsov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Banga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benga Banga!
In his post fight interview, Benga Banga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks God!'.
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Event:
HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Banga sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Banga finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Banga looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Banga.
Banga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Banga.
Banga cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Banga's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kuznetsov drives through with a takedown into Banga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Banga to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuznetsov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Banga pulls down on the head and he's put Kuznetsov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benga Banga!
In defeat, Ivan Kuznetsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks God!'.
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