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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hawkins Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bafote digs a right hand into Hawkins Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins Jr's gas tank.
Bafote creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins Jr's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mason Hawkins Jr has been cut.
Hawkins Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Hawkins Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bafote digs a right hand underneath Hawkins Jr's ribcage. Hawkins Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bafote stalling in the clinch.
Hawkins Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bafote lands an elbow inside.
Bafote lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bafote has Hawkins Jr pressed against the cage. He pushes Hawkins Jr back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bafote throws a beautiful elbow that sends Hawkins Jr crashing to the floor! Bafote piles on the pressure with more strikes! Hawkins Jr is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obah Bafote!
After winning the bout, Obah Bafote 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hawkins Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dragosavac wants to control from the top but Hawkins Jr keeps moving.
Dragosavac stands up out of Hawkins Jr's guard for a moment - Hawkins Jr manages to land a nice upkick.
Dragosavac throwing strikes from guard but Hawkins Jr blocks nicely.
Hawkins Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Hawkins Jr pushes Dragosavac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dragosavac connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Dragosavac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawkins Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stefan Dragosavac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Hawkins Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Dragosavac's guard.
Dragosavac pushes Hawkins Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dragosavac jabs Hawkins Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawkins Jr blocks a head kick by Dragosavac.
Dragosavac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawkins Jr's waist but Hawkins Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dragosavac off to one side. #CL#
Dragosavac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragosavac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dragosavac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Hawkins Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragosavac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dragosavac scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefan Dragosavac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.#T2#
Good leg kick by Dragosavac.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawkins Jr under the eye.#CL2#
Hawkins Jr clinches up with Dragosavac and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragosavac walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Dragosavac pushes Hawkins Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dragosavac pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dragosavac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragosavac tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Dragosavac blocks a head kick by Hawkins Jr.
Dragosavac throws a head kick that Hawkins Jr semi-blocks.
Dragosavac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins Jr backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Hawkins Jr gets caught flat footed, as Dragosavac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawkins Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins Jr is retaining full guard.
Hawkins Jr seems keen to control Dragosavac's posture.
Dragosavac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dragosavac postures up.
#T4##SU#
Dragosavac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hawkins Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragosavac circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragosavac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragosavac darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkins Jr gets double underhooks and turns Dragosavac into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins Jr has had enough of the clinch but Dragosavac keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Dragosavac gets control of Hawkins Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dragosavac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawkins Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawkins Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawkins Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Dragosavac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dragosavac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawkins Jr slips a jab and a cross from Dragosavac.
Dragosavac thuds his right hand into Hawkins Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawkins Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragosavac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Dragosavac.
Hawkins Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragosavac is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Hawkins Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragosavac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragosavac is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Dragosavac looking to pass the guard.
Dragosavac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragosavac is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Dragosavac gets to his feet - Hawkins Jr follows without any prompting. #CL#
Dragosavac clinches. #BC#
Dragosavac breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Hawkins Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dragosavac defends well and Hawkins Jr ends up having to push Dragosavac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dragosavac thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stefan Dragosavac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.#TD#
Dragosavac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawkins Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawkins Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawkins Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragosavac passes Hawkins Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkins Jr pushes Dragosavac off but Dragosavac dives into side control.
Hawkins Jr tries to buck Dragosavac off but Dragosavac is having none of it.#SUB#
Dragosavac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawkins Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dragosavac cracks Hawkins Jr with a big right hand but Hawkins Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hawkins Jr struggling a bit here.
Hawkins Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Dragosavac is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hawkins Jr looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dragosavac gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hawkins Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dragosavac lets go of the hold and Hawkins Jr can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stefan Dragosavac!
Stefan Dragosavac took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins Jr pinned against the cage. Hawkins Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins Jr is able to avoid easily.
Hawkins Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawkins Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawkins Jr sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hawkins Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Hawkins Jr's guard.
Hawkins Jr has his feet on Davis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hawkins Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Hawkins Jr misses with a hook.
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Hawkins Jr goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis tries to counter with a takedown but Hawkins Jr is quick to defend against it.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Hawkins Jr sprawls well.
Hawkins Jr wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins Jr's head back.
#CL2#
Hawkins Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Hawkins Jr tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Davis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hawkins Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis is breathing heavily.#SU#
Davis stands and steps away. Hawkins Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis dives in and grabs Hawkins Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins Jr pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins Jr pinned against the cage. Hawkins Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL2#
Hawkins Jr closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Hawkins Jr fails to pull guard.
Hawkins Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Hawkins Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawkins Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins Jr, which made it look bad. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawkins Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Hawkins Jr sprawls well.
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hawkins Jr has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Hawkins Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawkins Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins Jr is looking to clinch.
Jab by Davis.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Hawkins Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins Jr moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Hawkins Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavis.
Hawkins Jr tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkins Jr.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hawkins Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Hawkins Jr jumps guard.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawkins Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Davis pushing down on Hawkins Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis prevents Hawkins Jr from standing back up.
Davis wants to take a breather but Hawkins Jr is having none of it.
Hawkins Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Hawkins Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Davis is staying active.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawkins Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawkins Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawkins Jr jumps guard but Davis stands there with Hawkins Jr around his waist. Hawkins Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Davis pulls Hawkins Jr into guard.
#T3#
Hawkins Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins Jr pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawkins Jr trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis tries to roll over but Hawkins Jr keeps him under control.
Hawkins Jr winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawkins Jr is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Davis is staying active underneath Hawkins Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Hawkins Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins Jr looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins Jr's shoulder, as Hawkins Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tre Davis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawkins Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Hawkins Jr fails with the takedown.
Hawkins Jr tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins Jr moves out of range easily.
Hawkins Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Davis steps away.
Davis 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.
Hawkins Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tre Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Hawkins Jr.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawkins Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Hawkins Jr's guard.
Hawkins Jr wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkins Jr gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Hawkins Jr tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hawkins Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis goes for a double leg but Hawkins Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawkins Jr continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hawkins Jr tightens his grip and picks Davis up, before dumping him to the ground. Davis manages to land in guard.
Hawkins Jr wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Hawkins Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Davis has his foot on Hawkins Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins Jr controlling from the top position.
Hawkins Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawkins Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hawkins Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawkins Jr.
As Hawkins Jr looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Hawkins Jr just gets out of the way.#T3#
Hawkins Jr shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawkins Jr - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawkins Jr. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Hawkins Jr shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis. #T4#
Hawkins Jr swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Hawkins Jr fails with the takedown.#CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hawkins Jr breaks from the clinch.
Davis shoots in but Hawkins Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis sets himself, and Hawkins Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Davis avoids it this time.
Hawkins Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hawkins Jr clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Hawkins Jr.
I think Hawkins Jr 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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