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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Luna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Luna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luna trying to control the position but King is working away. #SUB2#
Luna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, King has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luna but great work by King.
King tries to advance position but instead Luna slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Luna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is taking a breather. Luna 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.
Luna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.#T1#
King trying to mount his opponent but Luna defends it.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King trying to mount his opponent but Luna defends it.
King trying to control from half guard but Luna is working away.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Luna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
King 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.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luna is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Luna trying to control here.
#T3#
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
King 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.
King stalling away here and it's allowed Luna to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
King has gone for a leg lock! Luna slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.#REVB##SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luna passes into half guard.
Luna slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is not content to let Luna control the position.
Luna slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Luna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King blocks a head kick by Luna.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Luna on that attempt.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick. #TD#
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but King is on him like a limpet, forcing Luna back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Luna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luna as he avoids it easily.
Luna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.#T1#
Luna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Isaiah King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luna feints the counter takedown.
Luna misses with a body kick.
Luna dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Luna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
Luna is breathing heavily.
King trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Luna got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luna has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Luna wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King pulls Luna in close to his closed guard and prevents Luna from doing any damage or advancing position.
King continues to stall.
Josue Luna has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Luna got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luna has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#T3#
King controls Luna momentarily but Luna frees himself.
Luna wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
Luna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
King has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Luna should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King has tightened it up now! Luna should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isaiah King!
A victorious Isaiah King 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:
BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Drummond clinches with his opponent.
Drummond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling him.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Drummond has him pressed against the cage.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
Walls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drummond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Walls's head.
A short body shot lands from Drummond as the two fighters clinch.
Walls looks winded!
Walls tries to break free but Drummond pushes him back against the cage.
Walls tries to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling the position.
Drummond lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Drummond.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
A short left from Drummond.
Drummond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Drummond.
#T1#
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Drummond.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Walls's head.
Drummond lands a right hand.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drummond lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drummond.
Drummond stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
Drummond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallss head.
Drummond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walls or not.
Drummond slowing the pace effectively.
Drummond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walls backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drummond.
Drummond pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond lands with a right to the head.
Drummond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walls up against the cage.
Drummond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drummond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drummond lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Drummond.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Drummond drops Walls onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walls is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Walls is rocked!
Drummond lands a big right hand that drops Walls! The killer instinct kicks in and Drummond finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drummond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond! |
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Event:
MAX G1
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johan Ragnvald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seth Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnvald sprawls well. Ragnvald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnvald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johan Ragnvald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Quinn.
Ragnvald leaves Quinn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quinn shoots in and drives through. Ragnvald sprawls well.#TD#
Ragnvald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quinn's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ragnvald (2) vs (0) Quinn
Ragnvald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Quinn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ragnvald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ragnvald (5) vs (0) Quinn
Quinn prevents Ragnvald from improving position.
Quinn wants to control but Ragnvald postures up.#T2##SUB#
Ragnvald tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn tries to buck Ragnvald off but Ragnvald is having none of it.#SUB#
Ragnvald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Quinn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ragnvald's guard! Nice work there by Quinn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ragnvald (5) vs (2) Quinn#SUB#
Ragnvald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ragnvald is tightening it up a little... Quinn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Quinn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Quinn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ragnvald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Ragnvald! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Ortega misses with the combination.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortega scores with a one two! Richardson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juan Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Richardson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richardson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
It looked like Richardson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Ortega connects with the punch.
Richardson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Richardson slams his shin into Ortega's torso.
Ortega 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.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
We've been told by Richardson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Richardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Ortega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richardson scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson lands a head shot.#TD2#
Ortega closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richardson to the mat! Richardson manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ortega won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richardson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Richardson's brow. #T3#
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Ortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richardson backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Ortega.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Juan Ortega has been cut.#CL2#
Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Richardson backs off Ortega throws a huge counter combo but Richardson manages to avoid it all.
Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Ortega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richardson.
#TD2#
Ortega gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richardson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Ortega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Richardson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richardson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Ortega darts in and clinches Richardson up against the cage.#BC#
Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Richardson tries to keep at a distance but Ortega has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richardson tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richardson. #CL2#
Ortega has Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega wants to break free but Richardson has control.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Ortega throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
#T2#
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roy Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Ortega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Ortega passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Juan Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Richardson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ortega is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Richardson as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.
Ortega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Richardson throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Ortega's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ortega tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Ortega swinging wildly here.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Richardson.
Richardson motions for Ortega to come forward. Richardson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortega momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Richardson. Ortega shrugs it off though.
Roy Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Richardson!
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head. #T1#
Ortega throws a series of punches but Richardson avoids them all with ease.
Ortega lands a really nice looking cross but Richardson seems unphased.
Ortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Roy Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson misses with a head kick.
Ortega slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richardson tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson misses with a jab to the body
and Ortega counters with a left to the body.
Ortega throws a series of strikes that have Richardson backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Ortega clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Richardson is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.#BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ortega throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Ortega tries to land a body kick
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson throws a front kick that sends Ortega stumbling back into the cage.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortega tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.#T3#
Richardson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ortega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Richardson.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Good leg kick by Richardson.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ortega has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Richardson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson throws a quick counter head kick but Ortega was just out of range.
Richardson thumps Ortega with a low kick.
Richardson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Roy Richardson.
I think Richardson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Richardson!
A relieved looking Roy Richardson 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:
SSDFN 4
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Maximin throws a right and a left that Heddwyn avoids nicely.
Maximin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heddwyn misses with a body shot.
Heddwyn punishes Maximin's body with a nice straight punch.
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin lands a nice looking body kick.
Maximin delivers a nice body kick.
Maximin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heddwyn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maximin - the referee stops the clock and Heddwyn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maximin. Heddwyn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheers as Heddwyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximin doesn't seem phased though.
Maximin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heddwyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximin circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heddwyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximin moves away.
A solid body kick from Maximin.
Maximin cracks Heddwyn with a good jab.
Heddwyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximin off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Maximin avoids the body shot from Heddwyn.
Maximin thuds his shin into the meat of Heddwyn's side.
Maximin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heddwyn throws a series of strikes that have Maximin backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Matthieu Maximin has been cut.
Heddwyn 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.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heddwyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin unleashes a big counter combination but Heddwyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heddwyn swinging wildly here.
Maximin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Heddwyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximin! But no joy.
Maximin thuds his shin into the meat of Heddwyn's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heddwyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heddwyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximin on the side of the head.
Heddwyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Heddwyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Maxen Heddwyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heddwyn looks to throw the jab but Maximin is out of range.
Maximin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heddwyn throws out the jab.
Maximin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heddwyn.
Maximin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximin throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heddwyn. Maximin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heddwyn with a body shot.
Maximin fakes the leg kick and cracks Heddwyn in the body.
Heddwyn throws a series of punches but Maximin avoids them all with ease.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Maximin moves out of range as Heddwyn strikes.
Heddwyn misses with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Maximin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heddwyn throwing a counter right hand but Maximin manages to avoid it.
Heddwyn looks to land a right hand but Maximin moved out of range.#T3#
Maximin lands a lovely overhand right.
Maximin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heddwyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heddwyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximin.
Heddwyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximin moves away.
Maximin slips a jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heddwyn will feel that in the morning.
Heddwyn is breathing heavily.
Maximin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heddwyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximin keeps Heddwyn at a distance using the push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Heddwyn. Those never looked like landing.
Maximin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Maximin.
Maximin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximin misses with a wild combination.
Maximin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximin.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Heddwyn avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Heddwyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heddwyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maximin lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Maximin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heddwyn misses with the combination.
Maximin throws a combination. Heddwyn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T5#
Maximin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heddwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Maximin slips under a jab.
Maximin moves out of range as Heddwyn strikes.
Maximin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heddwyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Heddwyn misses
and Maximin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heddwyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maximin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Heddwyn clobbers Maximin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heddwyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximin.
Maximin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maximin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heddwyn will feel that in the morning.
Maximin throws a front kick that sends Heddwyn stumbling back into the ropes.#T6#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heddwyn.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Maximin connects with a high kick.
Maximin moves out of range as Heddwyn strikes.
Maximin unleashes a big counter combination but Heddwyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Maximin.
Heddwyn looks to land a right hand but Maximin moved out of range.
Heddwyn jabs Maximin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heddwyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximin was well out of range. Poor timing from Heddwyn.
Maximin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heddwyn misses with a shot to the body
and Maximin counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heddwyn. Maximin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximin looks to score with a jab to the body but Heddwyn is just out of range.
It looked like Heddwyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T7#
Maximin blocks a jab.
Maximin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heddwyn lands a really nice looking cross but Maximin seems unphased.
Heddwyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximin! But no joy.
Heddwyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximin slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Maximin. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Maximin.
Heddwyn loads up on a big right hand but Maximin slips the punch.
Maximin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heddwyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximin counters with a one-two to the body.
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Maximin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heddwyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximin counters with a big head kick but Heddwyn shrugs it off. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heddwyn misses with an uppercut. Maximin saw that one coming.
Maximin slips under a jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Heddwyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximin slips a jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maximin to counter with a crisp jab.
Heddwyn swings for the body but Maximin moves out of range.
Heddwyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximin is looking for the big counter here.
Heddwyn connects with a jab.
Maximin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maximin, as that shot connected.
Maximin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heddwyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heddwyn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heddwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot. #T9#
Maximin throws a shot to the body.
Maximin misses with a head kick.
Maximin slips a jab from Heddwyn.
Maximin is looking for the big counter here.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximin misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heddwyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heddwyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heddwyn takes a step back to recover.
Maximin throws a series of strikes that have Heddwyn backpedaling.
Heddwyn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Maximin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Maximin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Heddwyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthieu Maximin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heddwyn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maximin counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maximin!
Maximin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heddwyn throws out the jab.
Heddwyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maximin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heddwyn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Heddwyn misses with an uppercut. Maximin saw that one coming.
Crunch! Maximin slams his shin into Heddwyn's torso.
Maximin scores with a shot to the body.
Maximin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximin moves away from the strike by Heddwyn.
Heddwyn misses with a wild body shot.
Maximin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maximin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximin lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Heddwyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heddwyn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maximin. That one must have hurt.
Heddwyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximin lands a nice shot that snaps Heddwyn's head back.
Maximin throws a sloppy head kick and Heddwyn moves out of range easily.
Maximin moves out of range of the strikes.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
Heddwyn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maximin.
Maximin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maximin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heddwyn will feel that in the morning.
Maximin throws a head kick that half lands.
Heddwyn throws a body punch but Maximin moves out of range.
Heddwyn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maximin swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Maximin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heddwyn throws a hook to the side of Maximin's head but Maximin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heddwyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heddwyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matthieu Maximin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heddwyn dodges the punch combination from Maximin.
Nice defenses there by Maximin.
Maximin ducks under a wild hook from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn ducks under a wild hook from Maximin.
Maximin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heddwyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximin counters with a good low kick that Heddwyn was not able to check.
Heddwyn throws the left hand but Maximin avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
As Heddwyn backs off Maximin throws a huge counter combo but Heddwyn manages to avoid it all.
Maximin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heddwyn.
Maximin thinks about the counter body kick.
Maximin throws a head kick that Heddwyn semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Heddwyn misses the target.
Heddwyn digs a good body shot into Maximin's ribs.
Maximin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a looping overhand right but Maximin ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Maximin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Heddwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Heddwyn throws a series of punches but Maximin avoids them all with ease.
Heddwyn throws a series of punches but Maximin moves out of range.
Maximin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Maximin, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Maximin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heddwyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heddwyn thinking.
A solid body kick from Maximin.
Maximin throws out a powerful jab.
Heddwyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximin.
A head kick misses from Maximin.
Maximin slips under a jab.
Maximin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximin scores with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maximin. Heddwyn shrugs it off though.
Heddwyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximin.
Heddwyn misses with a right hand
and Maximin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T5#
Heddwyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximin.
Heddwyn is looking to counter punch.
Heddwyn lands a nice hook to Maximin's body. Maximin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heddwyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heddwyn lands a jab to Maximin's midsection.
Maximin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heddwyn lands the left hand.
Maximin defending well as Heddwyn loads up on a big left hand.
Maximin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heddwyn.
Maximin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heddwyn.#T6#
Heddwyn scores with a jab to the body.
Heddwyn misses with a straight left.
Heddwyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximin misses with an uppercut. Heddwyn saw that one coming.
Heddwyn avoids the head kick by Maximin.
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!
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
A telegraphed right hand from Heddwyn misses the target.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
A big left from Heddwyn misses.
Heddwyn lands a head shot.
Maximin connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Maximin.
Heddwyn looks to throw the jab but Maximin is out of range. #T7#
Heddwyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximin throws a counter combo.
Heddwyn blocks a head kick by Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a body punch but Maximin moves out of range.
Heddwyn throws a hook to the side of Maximin's head but Maximin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heddwyn lands with a cross.
Maximin swings for the body but Heddwyn moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Heddwyn misses the target.
Maximin moves away from the strike by Heddwyn.
And Maximin responds with a good body kick, but Heddwyn manages to step out the way in time.
Heddwyn throws a big shot that misses.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Heddwyn avoids it well. #T8#
Heddwyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximin unleashes a big counter combination but Heddwyn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heddwyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heddwyn.
Heddwyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximin in his tracks.
A big right from Heddwyn misses.
Maximin defending well as Heddwyn loads up on a big left hand.
Heddwyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximin.
Heddwyn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximin avoids the body shot from Heddwyn.
A big left from Heddwyn misses.
A jab from Heddwyn misses.
Heddwyn throws a nice looking combination but Maximin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heddwyn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T9#
Maximin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heddwyn's head.
A jab from Heddwyn misses.
Maximin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heddwyn misses with an uppercut
and Maximin counters with a left and a right that stings Heddwyn.
Maximin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heddwyn.
Maximin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximin throws a head kick but Heddwyn moves out of range.
Heddwyn throws a lazy right hand but Maximin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heddwyn slips a jab from Maximin.
Heddwyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heddwyn throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.
Maximin misses with a head kick.
Heddwyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximin manages to avoid it.
Maxen Heddwyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthieu Maximin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximin throws a lazy right hand but Heddwyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthieu Maximin.
Well Maximin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 18:20
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Maximin!
After winning the bout, Matthieu Maximin 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:
NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Tooogood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Blaze Cunningham has been cut.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Tooogood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cunningham throws a low kick but Tooogood avoids it.#TD2#
Tooogood gets a double leg takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooogood is looking to work some ground and pound but Cunningham has wrist control.
Tooogood postures up.
#SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cunningham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tooogood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tooogood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Tooogood defends it easily.
#T1#
Tooogood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tooogood tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tooogood tries to stand but Cunningham is controlling from the bottom.
Tooogood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Tooogood defends it easily.
Tooogood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cunningham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tooogood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cunningham scrambles back to his feet.
Tooogood needs to keep his hands up - Cunningham had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cunningham.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Tooogood moves out of range. #T3#
Cunningham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tooogood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tooogood.
Cunningham thuds his shin into the meat of Tooogood's side.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Tooogood moves out of range.
Tooogood with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Tooogood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Tooogood clinches with his opponent.
Tooogood tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tooogood with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tooogood wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Tooogood decides to pull guard.
Tooogood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cunningham trying to control but Tooogood is working from the bottom.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tooogood's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Cunningham.
Tooogood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tooogood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tooogood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cunningham thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tooogood lands with a good body shot.
Tooogood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tooogood can do to turn this around?
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood throws a wild body kick that Cunningham sees coming a mile off.
It appears Cunningham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tooogood is defended easily by Cunningham.#T1#
Tooogood misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood 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.
Cunningham scores with a jab. Tooogood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cunningham lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Tooogood shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham has his feet on Tooogood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tooogood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooogood is breathing heavily.
Tooogood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Tooogood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham scores with a body shot.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Tooogood looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tooogood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cunningham - the referee stops the clock and Tooogood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cunningham. Tooogood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tooogood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cunningham!
Tooogood tries to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Tooogood.
Cunningham lands a head kick. Tooogood smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Tooogood is rocked!
Cunningham scoring well with a low kick there.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Tooogood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tooogood down.
Cunningham throws a series of strikes that have Tooogood backpedaling.
Tooogood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood wants to clinch but Cunningham slips to the side
and Cunningham counters with a series of strikes. Tooogood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Cunningham lunges at Tooogood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tooogood's hand.
Tooogood walks into a left hand.
Tooogood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body.
Tooogood is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Tooogood seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Tooogood closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Tooogood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tooogood rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Tooogood breaks from the clinch.
Tooogood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cunningham!
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tooogood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tooogood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cunningham. That snapped Tooogood's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham lands a high kick!
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Tooogood.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Tooogood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tooogood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a three punch combo that has Tooogood backing up. Tooogood nods at Cunningham to acknowledge the strikes.
Tooogood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Cunningham blocks the low kick.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tooogood has time to react.
Tooogood shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood takes one to the side of the head.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tooogood darts in trying to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Tooogood shoots in but no luck this time.
Tooogood throws a combination that misses
and Cunningham counters with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Tooogood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Tooogood drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Cunningham seems keen to control Tooogood's posture.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Tooogood controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tooogood stops Cunningham from standing up. #T3#
Cunningham controls Tooogood momentarily but Tooogood frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tooogood is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cunningham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tooogood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Tooogood shoots for a takedown but Cunningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Tooogood shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tooogood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tooogood's hands.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tooogood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Owen Tooogood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
Blaze Cunningham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Aleksandar scores with a hook to the body. Boss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aleksandar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aleksandar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boss throws the kick towards the body but Aleksandar avoids it.
Aleksandar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aleksandar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aleksandar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boss.
Boss throws a leg kick but Aleksandar moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss blocks the body kick.
Aleksandar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aleksandar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Boss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aleksandar.
Boss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boss moves out of range as Aleksandar throws a body kick.
Boss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boss slips a jab and a cross from Aleksandar.
Boss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss tries to clinch there but Aleksandar circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aleksandar.
Aleksandar throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Aleksandar thows a leg kick but Boss checks it #KD2#
and Boss counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Boss looking to finish! #ROC2#Aleksandar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Boss drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boss as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aleksandar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boss! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Big Boss! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024 |
DeAndre Ward really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 143.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blake Melendez was cancelled. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walls, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov is trying to push Walls away but Walls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Walls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Walls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walls blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Walls breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Walls catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Walls keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves away
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
Walls tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Walls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walls.
Walls loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walls! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Walls releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Walls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Walls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov tries to counter with a takedown but Walls is quick to defend against it.
Walls with the inside leg kick.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Walls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kozlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Walls leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walls - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Walls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Walls improves his position.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
Walls misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Walls.
A low kick lands for Walls.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls with a nice calf kick.
Walls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Walls.
Walls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walls blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander Walls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Walls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls 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:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Noburu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noburu!
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Noburu as Stewart shoots in.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noburu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
As Noburu backs off Stewart throws a huge counter combo but Noburu manages to avoid it all.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Noburu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart looks winded!
Stewart tries to clinch there but Noburu circles away.
#T1#
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noburu. #CUT#It looks like Raiden Stewart has been cut.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noburu moves out of range.
Noburu throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Noburu misses with a few strikes there.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Noburu lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Noburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Noburu misses.
Noburu lands a slapping body shot.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noburu scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noburu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Noburu.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Noburu.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Noburu.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noburu connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Stewart throws a right and a left that Noburu avoids nicely.
It looked like Noburu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noburu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentaro Noburu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Noburu does no damage.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Stewart rushes Noburu and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Noburu breaks from the clinch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noburu lands with an overhand left.#T4##CL2#
Stewart moves into the clinch successfully.
Noburu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Stewart pulls guard successfully.
Noburu chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noburu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart is trying to control the position but Noburu postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noburu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentaro Noburu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Stewart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Noburu throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Noburu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Noburu scores with a four punch combination!
Noburu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noburu lands with a nice combination. Stewart backs away looking to recover.
Noburu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Noburu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noburu.#TD2#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart wants to control from the top but Noburu keeps moving.
Stewart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noburu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Noburu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Noburu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Stewart closes the distance and clinches.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Noburu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Noburu keeps it at a distance.
Noburu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Noburu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noburu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kentaro Noburu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noburu throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
Noburu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Noburu gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch. #T3#
Stewart has Noburu pressed against the cage, preventing Noburu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noburu prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.
Noburu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noburu tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noburu's efforts to push away.
Stewart avoiding damage.
Noburu is trying to break the clinch but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Noburu has had enough of the clinch but Stewart keeps him there for the moment.
Noburu tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Stewart decides to pull guard.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noburu is one step ahead there.
Noburu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Stewart has his foot on Noburu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noburu works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noburu is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentaro Noburu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Stewart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noburu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentaro Noburu is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart tries to clinch up
and Noburu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noburu lands a nice looking body shot.
Noburu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart tries to clinch but Noburu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Noburu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noburu lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Noburu misses with the combination.
Noburu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart swings for the body but Noburu moves out of range.
Noburu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Noburu.
Noburu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentaro Noburu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Noburu counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
Noburu throws a one two combo.
Noburu tries to bum rush Stewart with a series of wild strikes but Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noburu looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noburu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart checks a low kick from Noburu.
Noburu connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Noburu throws a combination. Stewart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Noburu is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noburu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noburu duly obliges.
Noburu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Noburu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kentaro Noburu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiden Stewart.#T3#
Noburu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noburu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noburu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Noburu works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
As Stewart looks to move away, Noburu throws a big counter combo but Stewart just gets out of the way.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Noburu gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage.
Noburu misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart is looking for the big counter here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noburu but Noburu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noburu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noburu misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Noburu throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Noburu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stewart.
Noburu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stewart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noburu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noburu sets himself, and Stewart steps forward looking for the clinch! Noburu avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noburu sprawls well. Noburu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Raiden Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentaro Noburu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Noburu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentaro Noburu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noburu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentaro Noburu!
A very excited looking Kentaro Noburu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Buha throws the left hand but Jewel avoids the punch easily.
Jewel throws a body punch but Buha moves out of range.
Jewel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jewel throws a right and a left that Buha avoids nicely.
Buha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jewel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jewel misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Jewel ducks straight into an uppercut from Buha and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jewel manages to regain guard straight away.
#CUT#It looks like Zayden Jewel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buha throwing strikes but missing.
Buha tries to free his leg and advance position but Jewel is retaining full guard.
Jewel pulls Buha in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jewel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jewel throws a big right hand that misses.
Jewel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Buha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Jewel stands up from Buha's guard - Jewel perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice combination there by Buha.
#T2#
Jewel tries to bum rush Buha with a series of wild strikes but Buha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buha is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Buha shuts the power down on Jewel. Lights out, game over! Buha is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bosko Buha! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Christensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gas.
Christensen throws a head kick but Gas moves out of range.
Christensen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Ben Gas has been cut.
Christensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christensen counters with a two punch combo.
Christensen throws a sloppy head kick and Gas moves out of range easily.
Gas misses with a combination
and Christensen counters with a series of strikes. Gas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gas is looking to clinch but Christensen is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Christensen misses.
Gas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christensen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas connects with a solid leg kick.
Christensen swinging wildly here.
Gas throws a counter combo.
Gas misses with a wild combination.
Christensen is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Christensen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gas misses with a low kick.
Gas swinging wildly here.
Gas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gas has Christensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Christensen breaks from the clinch.
Christensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gas.
Christensen throws a one two combo.
Christensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Christensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christensen misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christensen is breathing heavily.
Christensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas tries to work over Christensen's front leg with a kick but Christensen checks it.
Gas tries to clinch but Christensen moves out of range.
Gas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gas misses with a wild combination.
Christensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gas moves in looking to clinch but Christensen pushes him off.
Christensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Gas. Gas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Gas. That snapped Christensen's head back.
Gas tries to bum rush Christensen with a series of wild strikes but Christensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Christensen tries to bum rush Gas with a series of wild strikes but Gas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gas moves in looking to clinch but Christensen pushes him off.
Gas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christensen defends it nicely.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gas.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Gas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gas misses with a series of wild punches.
Christensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christensen scores with a leg kick.
Gas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gas. #T4#
Gas misses with a two punch combination.
Gas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gas blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Gas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christensen moves out of range as Gas throws a body kick.
Christensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gas just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Christensen.
Christensen lands a high kick!
Gas 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.
Gas misses with the combination.
Christensen is looking for a counter combo.
Christensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Christensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gas's cut.
That's time! Christensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gas looks to move away, Christensen throws a big counter combo but Gas just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christensen moves away from the strike by Gas.
Asa Christensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gas is looking to land body kicks.
Gas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christensen catches Gas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gas darts in looking for a takedown but Christensen gets double underhooks and turns Gas into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen swings for the body but Gas moves out of range.
Gas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christensen throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Christensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Christensen as Gas shoots in.
Gas swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Gas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Gas misses with the combination.
Gas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gas is breathing heavily.
Gas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christensen staying out of range there.
Gas swinging wildly here.
Gas tries to clinch up.
Asa Christensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Christensen misses with a head kick.
Gas is looking for the big counter here.
Gas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gas doesn't manage to clinch there - Christensen circles away.
It looked like Christensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Gas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Christensen.
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!
Christensen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ben Gas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Despite the aggression on Gas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Gas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas misses with a few strikes there.
Christensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Christensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Gas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christensen is trying to break free.
Christensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##BC#
Christensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Gas with that takedown attempt.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gas.
Christensen tried to score with a low kick but Gas checks it.
Christensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christensen.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Gas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gas throws a one two combo.
Gas doesn't manage to clinch there - Christensen circles away.
Christensen appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Gas moves into the clinch.
Gas taking a breather. #BC2#
Gas breaks from the clinch.
Christensen throws a combination that misses
and Gas counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Gas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gas lands a jab-cross combination.
Christensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christensen as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gas!
Gas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Gas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Christensen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gas misses with a wild combination.
Christensen slips a jab and a cross from Gas.
Christensen with a jab.
Gas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Gas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas tried to score with a low kick but Christensen checks it.
Christensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gas.
Gas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christensen counters with a series of strikes. Gas will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gas wants to clinch up but Christensen keeps it at a distance.
Christensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gas dodges the punch combination from Christensen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gas misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Gas shoots for a double leg takedown but Christensen sprawls well. He's pushed Gas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gas.
Gas misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christensen throws a head kick but Gas moves out of range.
Gas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gas tries to clinch but Christensen is having none of it.
Christensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gas.
Christensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gas.
Christensen throws a wild body kick that Gas sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Gas looks to land a combination. Christensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gas looks to land a combination but Christensen avoids it well.
Gas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gas misses with a few strikes there.
Gas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gas feints a jab promting Christensen to slip. Gas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gas throws an overhand right that lands on Christensen's shoulder, as Christensen tries to avoid the shot.
Christensen throws a head kick that misses.
Gas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gas tries to clinch up.
Gas blocks a head kick by Christensen.
Christensen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gas eats them both and turns towards Christensen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gas misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Gas throws a solid leg kick but Christensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gas.
Gas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Gas does no damage.
Christensen lands with a slapping head kick.
Gas wants to clinch up but Christensen keeps it at a distance.
Gas shoots in for a double leg but Christensen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christensen misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Gas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christensen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gas looks to land a combination but Christensen avoids it well.
Asa Christensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gas tries to clinch up but Christensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Christensen throws a big counter combination but Gas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Gas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gas.
Christensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gas misses with a body kick.
Christensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gas.
Gas throws a right hand that Christensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Christensen also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christensen thows a body kick. Gas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christensen backs up against the cage.
Christensen works over Gas's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Gas drives through and clinches with Christensen against the cage.
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 Asa Christensen.
I think Christensen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Christensen!
An out of breath Asa Christensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Kampf throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Kampf misses with the combination.
Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Kampf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kampf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kampf duly obliges.
Snow throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease.
Kampf misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kampf misses.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Kampf misses.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.#CUT#It looks like Maurice Kampf has been cut.
Kampf throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kampf tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snow works Kampf's body with a nice hook.
Kampf looks winded!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kampf's head.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow feints a jab promting Kampf to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kampf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Kampf is rocked!
Kampf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampf is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kampf stumbling backwards into the cage! Kampf bounces back off the cage towards Snow, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Snow lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Snow celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makhi Snow!
Our winner, Makhi Snow, 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wyatt gets a double leg takedown into Mathis's guard.
Wyatt is in close to Mathis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathis pulls Wyatt in to control the position.
Mathis wants to get back to his feet but Wyatt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wyatt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wyatt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mathis for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wyatt is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Wyatt wants to pass the guard but Mathis is keeping the position.
Wyatt 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.
Wyatt looking to pass the guard.
Wyatt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wyatt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wyatt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathis wants to stand and escape but Wyatt is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wyatt postures up in Mathis's guard and throws a big left but Mathis blocks it.
Wyatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wyatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathis is keeping the position for now.
Mathis is trying to keep Wyatt in close.
Wyatt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathis looks for a takedown but Wyatt sprawls well.#TD#
Wyatt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wyatt lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyatt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wyatt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Wyatt lands a couple of elbows.
Mathis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyatt cracks Mathis with a solid left hand.
Wyatt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mathis's guard.
Wyatt wants to free his trapped foot but Mathis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathis is trying to stand back up but Wyatt is controlling him
Mathis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt slows the pace down in half guard.
Wyatt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mathis is bucking up trying to escape but Wyatt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Wyatt is landing with some decent strikes but Mathis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wyatt raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Wyatt throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mathis has his hands clasped together but Wyatt breaks the hold and Mathis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wyatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Messiah Wyatt!
A relieved looking Messiah Wyatt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Boston Mathis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 1
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Alkahal misses with a hook.
Maximin defending well as Alkahal loads up on a big left hand.
As Alkahal backs off Maximin throws a huge counter combo but Alkahal manages to avoid it all.
Alkahal misses the shot to the body.
Maximin flicks out a counter leg kick but Alkahal steps away.
Maximin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alkahal's head.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Alkahal avoids it well.
Maximin blocks a jab.
Alkahal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maximin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximin looks winded!
Alkahal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal lands an overhand right.
Alkahal throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Alkahal throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximin counters with a series of strikes. Alkahal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximin slips a straight right by Alkahal.
Maximin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alkahal throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.#T1#
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin slips a jab from Alkahal.
Maximin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alkahal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Maximin responds with a good body kick, but Alkahal manages to step out the way in time.
Alkahal misses with a two punch combination.
Alkahal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alkahal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alkahal misses with a looping left.
Maximin throws a fast counter high kick but Alkahal manages to duck under it in time.
Alkahal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alkahal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alkahal blocks it well.
Maximin slips a straight right by Alkahal.
Nice defenses there by Maximin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Alkahal lands a left and a right that send Maximin crashing to the mat, dazed. Alkahal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Maximin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthieu Maximin has been cut.
Alkahal weaves into range and cracks Maximin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maximin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Alkahal is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isjus Alkahal! |
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Event:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Moorehead semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Moorehead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moorehead wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work for a kimura but Cunningham is defending well.
#SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moorehead tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Moorehead off and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cunningham. Moorehead shrugs it off though.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunningham holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Moorehead 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.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Cunningham seems keen to control Moorehead's posture.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Moorehead defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Moorehead 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Moorehead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Moorehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Moorehead down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Moorehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Moorehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Moorehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Moorehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
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!
Moorehead drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moorehead just on the top of the head. Moorehead drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moorehead - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drago throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Richardson tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Richardson slips a jab from Drago.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Drago misses.
Richardson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Drago's body.#T1#
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson connects with an inside leg kick.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Richardson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago cracks Richardson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Richardson has been cut.
Richardson needs to keep his hands up - Drago had a free shot at his head there.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drago's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drago duly obliges. #T2#
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!
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Richardson takes one on the button.#ROC2#Richardson is rocked!
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.#KD2#
Drago drops Richardson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Richardson looks back up at him and smiles so Drago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Richardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson glances at the clock... BAM! Drago nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Richardson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Richardson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parks is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parks defends it well.
Melendez trying to control from Parks's half guard. Parks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parks wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Parks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks managing to control the position.
Parks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parks tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Parks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up with Parks, looking for a takedown. Melendez pushes Parks against the cage but Parks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melendez thinking.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parks throws a one two combo.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Melendez's defenses. #T2#
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Melendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melendez won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Parks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parks is retaining full guard.
Melendez won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Melendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Melendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melendez, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Melendez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parks has picked Melendez up and slammed him! Melendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Parks manages to pass to side control!
Melendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Melendez's face as Parks controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Parks is positioning himself well to prevent Melendez advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Parks is defending well.
Melendez prevents Parks from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
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#
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parks as he avoids it easily.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
Melendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Parks stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parks swivels and escapes.
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks 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.
Melendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Parks there.#T3#
Parks tests Melendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Parks.
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.#ROC#Melendez is rocked!#T4#
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!
Melendez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Melendez scrambles back to his feet.
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Melendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parks pinned against the cage. Parks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Parks misses its target.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melendez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Parks.
Melendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Parks throws a good cross that connects.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Melendez off the cage and back into range.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parks with a jab.#T1#
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Melendez's belly button to the back.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks lands a body shot.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks scores with a decent looking hook.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Blake Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##TD2#
Melendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.
Parks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Melendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks lands a head shot.
Donk. Parks catches Melendez right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks cracks Melendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Parks.
Melendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks thuds a left hand into Melendez's body.#T4#
Parks dips to his left and cracks Melendez with an uppercut!
Parks lands a jab.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Parks cracks Melendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Melendez seems unphased.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parks 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 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Noburu moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Alpha Elit has been cut.
Elit doesn't manage to clinch there - Noburu circles away.
Elit looks to clinch
and Noburu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noburu swinging wildly here.
Noburu lands with a nice body punch.
Elit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elit tries to clinch but Noburu is having none of it.
Noburu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noburu fails to land with a series of punches.
Noburu just misses with a punch to the body.
Noburu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noburu cracks Elit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Noburu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Elit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noburu, pushing him back against the cage.
Elit struggles to land a body shot inside as Noburu controls his hands.
Elit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elit digs a right hand underneath Noburu's ribcage. Noburu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noburu being controlled against the cage.
Elit scores with a shot to the side of Noburu's head.
Noburu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elit lands a nice uppercut.
Noburu is breathing heavily.
Elit misses with a punch to the body.
Elit lands a left hand.
#T2#
Elit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noburu is trying to break free.
Elit stalling the fight.
Elit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noburu wants to break free but Elit has control.
Elit misses with the head strike.
Elit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noburu wants to break free but Elit has control.
Noburu is looking to break free of the clinch but Elit has double underhooks.
Noburu blocks a body shot from Elit.
Noburu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noburu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elit tries to throw a body punch but Noburu avoids it by throwing Elit back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elit.
Elit lands a hook that snaps the head of Noburu backwards.
Elit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Elit is leaning against Noburu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noburu's elbow.
Elit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elit looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Elit.
A hook to the body from Elit.
Elit misses with a punch on the inside.
Elit digs a right hand underneath Noburu's ribcage. Noburu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noburu blocks a body shot from Elit.
Elit pushes Noburu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noburu or not.
Elit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noburu prevents a body shot from Elit. #T4#
Elit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elit swings wildly with an uppercut but Noburu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Elit.
Elit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noburu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elit lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elit lands a body punch.
Elit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elit tries to work over Noburu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elit tries a body shot but Noburu blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Noburu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elit misses with the head strike.
Elit tries to throw a body punch but Noburu avoids it by throwing Elit back against the cage.
Good body shot from Elit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Elit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpha Elit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Elit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Noburu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elit moves in looking to clinch but Noburu pushes him off.
Noburu throws a right hand that Elit ducks under and follows up with a left that Elit also avoids with ease.
Noburu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elit was well out of range. Poor timing from Noburu.
Elit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Noburu.
Elit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noburu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noburu throws a series of punches but Elit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elit blocks a jab.
Elit avoids the body shot from Noburu.
Noburu swats away the attempt to clinch by Elit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Elit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Elit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Noburu throws a nice looking combination but Elit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elit is looking to clinch but Noburu is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noburu. Elit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noburu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Elit moves into range and clinches up with Noburu.
A short body shot lands from Elit as the two fighters clinch.
Alpha Elit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elit looking to stall.
Noburu working hard to break the clinch.
Elit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elit lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Kentaro Noburu has been cut.
Elit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noburu is keeping busy.#T2#
Elit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elit tries to work over Noburu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elit digs a right hand underneath Noburu's ribcage. Noburu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noburu's elbow.
Elit tries to work over Noburu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Elit.
Elit lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Noburu senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alpha Elit!
Our winner, Alpha Elit, 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Tasahigo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tasahigo duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Asa Christensen has been cut.
Tasahigo throws a nice looking combination but Christensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tasahigo has knocked Christensen down with a huge combo! Tasahigo steps away and waves a wobbly Christensen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Christensen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasahigo dances in with a quick combination. Christensen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tasahigo snaps Christensen's head back. Christensen stumbles backwards against the cage. Tasahigo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Christensen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Christensen just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hizuki Tasahigo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hizuki Tasahigo made sure he mentioned BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Nejc.
Nejc cracks a nice hook into Wyatt's ribs.
Nejc scores with a shot to the body.
Nejc scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Nejc.
#CUT2#It looks like Messiah Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nejc connects with the punch.
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!
Nejc connects with a jab.
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#Wyatt is rocked!#T1#
Wyatt gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nejc points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wyatt wakes up just in time to hear Nejc thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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