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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 4
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Job has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fernandes is on him like a limpet, forcing Job back against the cage.
Job lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Job letting Fernandes take a breather here.#TD2#
Fernandes has picked Job up - he's going for a ride! Fernandes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Job tries to roll over but Fernandes keeps him under control.
Fernandes moves into full mount! Job won't be happy about that!
Fernandes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fernandes is landing with some decent strikes but Job is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fernandes controlling from mount.
Fernandes working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Fernandes controlling the position easily from mount.
Job knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandes on the ground.
Job is in a horrible position here. Fernandes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fernandes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fernandes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Job really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Fernandes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fernandes lands a big elbow.
Job is bucking up trying to escape but Fernandes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fernandes lands a big shot there that rocks Job but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Job is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fernandes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fernandes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes with the ground and pound from mount.
Fernandes lands a big shot there that rocks Job but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Job taking shots to the head.
Fernandes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job is trying desperately to improve position.
Fernandes won't let Job get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Fernandes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fernandes lands a heavy elbow.
Fernandes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernandes with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been informed that Fernandes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Job can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Job is trying desperately to improve position.
Job taking shots to the head.
Fernandes controlling from mount.
Fernandes raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Fernandes controlling from the full mount.
Fernandes landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Fernandes looking for a guillotine from mount but Job is having none of it.
Fernandes working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes scoring with strikes but Job is staying in there.
Job is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernandes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandes scoring with strikes but Job is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Fernandes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fernandes thuds his right hand into Job's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Oscar Fernandes has been cut.
Fernandes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Job counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandes backing up. Fernandes nods at Job to acknowledge the strikes.
Job lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandes circles away quickly and effectively.
Job throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but Job slips the punch.
Job seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Job misses
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oscar Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes throws a lazy uppercut
and Job counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Fernandes is rocked!#T1#
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a big right hand! Oh Fernandes is in trouble here! Job follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Job! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Snake.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Snake gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Snake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fernandes lands a good elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fernandes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snake wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Fernandes is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake has wrist control.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by Snake.#T3#
Fernandes misses with a looping left.
Snake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snake after a bit of a struggle.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Snake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes is stalling here.
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Snake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage, preventing Snake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Fernandes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernandes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Panished Snake will probably get the nod.
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#
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Fernandes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes throws an off balance right hand
and Snake counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandes misses with a looping right.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Snake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes looks to land a left hand but Snake moved out of range nicely.
Snake slips under a jab from Fernandes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Fernandes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.
Snake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Snake clinches up with Fernandes and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fernandes prevents Snake from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Fernandes.
Fernandes trying to control the position but instead, Snake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernandes into the cage.#T2#
Fernandes stalls.
Fernandes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandes goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Panished Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes misses the jab.
Panished Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick by Snake misses #CL2#
and Fernandes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandes.
Snake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandes tries to stall but Snake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Fernandes stalling in the clinch but Snake improves position.
Snake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernandes has Snake pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snake as Fernandes tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Fernandes.
Fernandes dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Fernandes's head and hops out.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fernandes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake slips a jab from Fernandes.
Snake moves away from the strike by Fernandes. #T4#
Fernandes misses with a double jab
and Fernandes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandes 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandes on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Fernandes has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snake. #ROC#Fernandes is rocked!#CL#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Snake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fernandes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snake to the mat. Snake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snake pushes Fernandes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Fernandes'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#
Snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
Snake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernandes.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandes as he jumps to the side.
Snake doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Fernandes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snake's guard.
Fernandes trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Snake wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to get back to his feet but Fernandes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernandes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes throws a hook but Snake blocks it.#CL#
Snake closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snake is keeping busy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snake lands an uppercut.
Fernandes wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Snake manages to get underhooks.
Snake has Fernandes pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Snake decides to pull guard.
Fernandes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Snake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fernandes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snake stays in close to Fernandes's body and controls the position.
Fernandes looking to control.
Fernandes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fernandes 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.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Snake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernandes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snake.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Oscar Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snake has one foot on Fernandes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake 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.
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snake 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake! |
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