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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1189 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Love shoots in but no luck this time.
Love shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
May drops down looking for a counter takedown but Love sprawls and moves away.#TD#
May shoots in and gets a takedown into Love's guard.
May postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
May pushing down on Love's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
May throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
May is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
May passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May content just to control the position here. #T1#
Love is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
May throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
May breaks from Love's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
May has hold of Love's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Love manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
May thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
May sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
May with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2##SU#
May stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Love tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
May shoots in and bounces Love off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
May controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
May has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
May postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Love looking to hit a scissor sweep but May is one step ahead there.
May is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
May scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Love tries to improve position but can't.
Love managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by May.
#SU#
May decides to stand back up.
Love looks for a takedown but May sprawls well.
May May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoa Love.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Love! But no joy.#CL#
May gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Love is trying to break the clinch but May has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
May May dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Love tries to clinch up.
May May is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Love tries for a takedown but May sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Love shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts May as he jumps to the side.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Love can do to turn this around?#TD#
May decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Love is looking to get back to is feet but May passes into side control.
Love is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
May content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Love is trying to control May's posture but May avoids it.
May is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Love's shoulder. That is not cool.
Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
May is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
May thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
May gets to mount! Love was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
May controlling his opponent.
May throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
A nice elbow there by May.#SUB#
May working for a submission but Love is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
May is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Love to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Love shrugs it off.
May working away from the top, dropping strikes.
May throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Love because May loaded up on that one.
May controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
May looking to secure an arm triangle but Love defends it well.
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.
May moves to the back position.
Good control from May.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
May May dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
May gets a double leg takedown into Love's guard.
May is stalling in the full guard.
May sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Love's guard.
Nice strikes from May there. #SUB#
May is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Love sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, May seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May May overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
May gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Love dives in and grabs May's left leg, looking for a takedown. May pushes down on Love's head and hops out.#CL2#
Love gets a clinch. #TD#
May pulls guard. #SUB#
May had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Love defends it easily.
May lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Love working a defensive guard here.
May working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
May passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Love really doesn't want to stay on the ground with May. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
May in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Love is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
May landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
May is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Love has escaped the position, nice work there.
May taking a breather here. #SUB#
May tries for a kimura but Love is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Love is trying to get back to half guard.
Love is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but May has just dragged him back down to the mat.
May moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
May advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
May May showed his dominance in that final round.
Well May 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for May May!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for May May!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for May May!
May May wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Harvey throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Drummond counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drummond - that landed with a thud.
Drummond gets through Harvey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kelvin Harvey has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Drummond.
Harvey is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Drummond drops Harvey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harvey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Harvey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Drummond.
Oh Harvey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drummond pushes Harvey against the cage. Drummond is working some dirty boxing. Drummond pushes off with a quick right hook! Harvey goes down! Harvey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drummond moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond! |
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Event:
Bone Benders TEST
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kingston has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Heights to work.
Heights stalling the fight.
Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavion Heights.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
Heights throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heights. That did some damage!
Heights motions for Kingston to come forward. Heights throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heights throws a chopping leg kick but Kingston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kingston instigates a clinch.
Heights taking a breather.
Kingston being controlled against the cage.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Heights slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heights.
Stalling in the clinch from Heights.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavion Heights.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Heights tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Heights tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Heights to work.
Come on Heights - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heights seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights stalling against the cage.
Heights stalling the fight.
Kingston trying to stall but Heights improves his position.
#T2#
Kingston trying to stall but Heights improves his position.
Kingston is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Heights has denied him.
Heights stalls.
Kingston letting Heights take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavion Heights.#CL2#
Heights tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingston looking to slow down the pace here.
Kingston taking a breather.
Heights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heights stalling in the clinch.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heights is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jumba Kingston.
I think Kingston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 10:10
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jumba Kingston! |
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Event:
Bone Benders TEST
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamada. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kamada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingston stalling.
Kingston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kingston receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Kamada tries to tie him up.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston stalling in the clinch.
Kingston leaning against his opponent.
Kingston has Kamada pressed against the cage.
Kingston continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koen Kingston.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamada checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamada.#CL#
Kamada has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kingston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kamada stalling in the clinch but Kingston improves position.
Kamada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamada seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kingston is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kamada blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kamada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingston leaning against his opponent.
Kamada wants to stall.
Kingston stalling against the cage.
Kamada tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Kamada wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sonosuke Kamada.
Kingston 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.
Kamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamada misses with a body shot.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamada lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Kamada moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kingston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamada's elbow.
Kingston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kingston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kingston avoiding damage.
Kamada tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonosuke Kamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamada 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 10:9
Judge Josh West scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonosuke Kamada! |
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Event:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Odom Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antukis.
Odom Hunt's coach down at Honu Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Odom Hunt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Odom Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Antukis eats them both and turns towards Odom Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Antukis connects with a jab.
Odom Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antukis half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt lands a jab to Antukis's midsection.
Antukis scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Odom Hunt misses the target.
Antukis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antukis misses with an uppercut.
Odom Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Antukis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odom Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antukis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odom Hunt misses with a body punch
and Antukis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antukis ducks under a wild hook from Odom Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Antukis misses the target.#T2#
Antukis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odom Hunt.
Antukis loads up on a big right hand but Odom Hunt slips the punch.
Odom Hunt is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Antukis looks to land a left hand but Odom Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Odom Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Odom Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Antukis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odom Hunt.
Antukis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Antukis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odom Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
No joy there for Odom Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odom Hunt throws a one two combo.
Antukis throws a lazy right hand but Odom Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odom Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Odom Hunt misses with a looping right.
It looked like Antukis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Odom Hunt.
Antukis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Odom Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Antukis scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Antukis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Antukis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Odom Hunt in his tracks.
Antukis throws a lazy right hand but Odom Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Odom Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antukis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Odom Hunt tries to clinch
and Antukis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antukis slips a jab from Odom Hunt.
It appears Antukis was looking to counter with a kick there.#T5#
Antukis connects with a right hand. Odom Hunt shakes it off.
Antukis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odom Hunt.
Antukis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Antukis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antukis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odom Hunt throws out the jab. #T6#
Odom Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Odom Hunt blocks the low kick.
Odom Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antukis.
Antukis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Antukis misses. #T7#
Antukis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Odom Hunt is out of range and Antukis settles back down.
A nice side step and Odom Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Antukis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Odom Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Antukis with a nice calf kick.
Odom Hunt throws a body punch but Antukis moves out of range.
Antukis misses with a combination
and Odom Hunt counters with a straight right hand.#T8#
Antukis slips under a jab from Odom Hunt.
Antukis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odom Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Odom Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odom Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Antukis slips the punch.
Antukis misses with a straight left. #T9#
Odom Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antukis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Odom Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Odom Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Antukis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antukis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odom Hunt misses with a hook
and Antukis counters with a straight right hand.
Antukis lands a jab to Odom Hunt's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jokubas Antukis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2#
Antukis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Antukis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokubas Antukis is winning the standup battle so far.
Antukis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Antukis is rocked!
Odom Hunt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Antukis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Antukis looks to clinch but Odom Hunt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Antukis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Talen Odom Hunt!
Talen Odom Hunt is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Talen Odom Hunt, 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:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Samaras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Samaras shoots in.
Samaras fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkiviadis Samaras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samaras avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
#TD#
Samaras drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Samaras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Samaras throws a big right hand that misses.
Samaras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Samaras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Samaras 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.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Samaras postures up.
Samaras slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samaras working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is being controlled here.
Samaras in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ferguson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Samaras.
A lull in the action here as Samaras stalls from top position.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but Samaras keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Ferguson tries to bench press Samaras off him but Samaras keeps the position.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Samaras.
Ferguson trying to remain calm as Samaras controls from the top position.
Samaras has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samaras connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson some visible discomfort.
Samaras controlling the position.
Samaras working away.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Samaras is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Samaras moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Samaras seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferguson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Samaras crashes against the mat.
Samaras controls the position.
Ferguson parries the strikes from Samaras easily there. Samaras is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
Ferguson is trying to control Samaras's posture but Samaras avoids it.
Samaras throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ferguson tries to bench press Samaras off him but Samaras keeps the position.
Ferguson parries the strikes from Samaras easily there. Samaras is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
#T5#
Samaras controls the position.
Samaras continues to stall.
Samaras has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Samaras taking a breather here.
Samaras passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferguson!
Samaras controlling his opponent. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samaras throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferguson is bucking up trying to escape but Samaras cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samaras content just to control the position here.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Samaras looking to finish with strikes here!
#T7#
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Samaras looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Samaras controlling from mount.
Samaras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Samaras loaded up on that one. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samaras avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras thowing shots but they're missing.
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Samaras thowing shots but they're missing.
Samaras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Samaras there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T9#
Samaras looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samaras. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samaras throwing strikes here but Ferguson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ferguson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Samaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samaras controlling from the full mount.
Samaras unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Samaras with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samaras tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Samaras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Samaras loaded up on that one.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alkiviadis Samaras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2#
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samaras.
Samaras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samaras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkiviadis Samaras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Samaras on that attempt.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Samaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samaras prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Samaras has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ferguson's face.
Samaras controlling from the full mount.
Samaras looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Samaras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Samaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samaras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samaras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferguson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samaras.
Samaras looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alkiviadis Samaras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Samaras postures up.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Samaras swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferguson is now in Samaras's guard. A big mistake from Samaras there, giving up the dominant position!
Samaras 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.
Samaras keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass. #T4#
Samaras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Samaras tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Samaras controlling from the top position.
Ferguson controls Samaras momentarily but Samaras frees himself.
Samaras controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson controls Samaras momentarily but Samaras frees himself. #T5#
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samaras controls the pace.
Samaras won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Samaras controls the pace.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alkiviadis Samaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samaras shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samaras shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samaras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Samaras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Samaras drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Samaras working the ground and pound but Ferguson is defending the strikes.
Samaras has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!#T7#
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Samaras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Samaras has a good base and remains in mount.
Samaras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samaras's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samaras throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Samaras throws some wild stikes that Ferguson manages to avoid easily.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samaras looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samaras misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T8#
Samaras lands a big shot there that rocks Ferguson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Samaras there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Samaras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Samaras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Samaras.
Ezequiel Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Samaras.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Samaras controlling the pace for now.
Samaras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samaras controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alkiviadis Samaras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alkiviadis Samaras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samaras 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 20:18
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 20:18
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alkiviadis Samaras! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hopgood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hopgood seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Hopgood is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopgood in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopgood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopgood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopgood's back!
Rodriguez avoiding Hopgood 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopgood pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Rodriguez has got one arm under Hopgood's chin. This could be trouble... Hopgood trying to control the other hand but Rodriguez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hopgood has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lunchbag Rodriguez! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Gudmundsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mills. Mills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gudmundsson's waist but Gudmundsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mills off to one side.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gudmundsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mills definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gudmundsson as he jumps to the side.
Gudmundsson's coach down at Honu Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gudmundsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
Oskar Gudmundsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mills clinches with his opponent.
Gudmundsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mills backwards. #ROC2#Mills is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Gudmundsson.
Oh Mills is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gudmundsson stalling in the clinch.
Gudmundsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gudmundsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gudmundsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Gudmundsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gudmundsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mills to his knees! Gudmundsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Gudmundsson! |
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Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeffery Onana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Onana swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshida.
Onana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yoshida.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Onana fails to pull guard.
Yoshida wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Onana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Onana has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Onana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Onana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jeffery Onana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuto Yoshida.#CL#
Onana closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Onana smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Onana moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Yoshida pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Yoshida working a defensive guard here.
Onana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yoshida managing to control the position.
Onana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yoshida being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onana is one step ahead there.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Onana postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida pulls Onana in to control the position.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida is pulling down on Onana's head. It's preventing any offense from Onana, at least for the moment.
Onana looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Onana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yoshida has Onana pulled in close to control his posture.
Onana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yoshida is trying to keep Onana in close.
Onana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position.
Onana looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Onana postures up.
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Onana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Onana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Onana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Onana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
Onana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Onana is pushing down on Yoshida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yoshida is fighting to maintain full guard but Onana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yoshida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshida.
Yoshida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yoshida trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshida can do anything to dispel that myth.#T7#
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onana tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Yoshida 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.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Onana controls the pace.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onana is one step ahead there.
Onana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Onana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Onana (3) vs (0) Yoshida
Yoshida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Onana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Onana is taking a breather. Yoshida 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.
Yoshida wants to control but Onana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Onana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Onana tries to pass to full mount but Yoshida defends it.
Yoshida trying to hold on to Onana's head to control him but Onana postures up.
Onana is pressing down on Yoshida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshida is holding on for now.
Yoshida is looking to control Onana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Onana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Onana trying to pass the guard but Yoshida defending well.
Yoshida wants to control but Onana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Onana stalling.
Yoshida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Onana is very close to passing his half guard.
Onana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Onana is thwarting Yoshida's attempts to control the position.
Onana content to control rather than advance.
Onana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Yoshida trying to hold on to Onana's head to control him but Onana postures up.
Yoshida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onana trying to control the pace.
Yoshida wants to improve his position but Onana is controlling well.
Yoshida trying to control but Onana postures up.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Yoshida wants to control but Onana is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Onana.
Yoshida wants to control but Onana is keeping busy.
Onana wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Onana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Onana keeps him under control.#T14#
Onana not doing much here.
Onana is thwarting Yoshida's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Onana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onana tries to pass to full mount but Yoshida defends it.
Yoshida works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onana takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Jeffery Onana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Yuto Yoshida had this to say: 'I am sorry to not have shown up today. Good luck to the rest of the fighters! AND GOOD LUCK TO BOTTOM FEEDER !!!'. |
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Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Supachok Poomchantuek!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takemura wants to clinch.#CL#
Takemura has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Poomchantuek decides to pull guard.
Takemura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poomchantuek is trying to get back to full guard.
Takemura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poomchantuek keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura stalling away here and it's allowed Poomchantuek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poomchantuek holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Poomchantuek is continuing to stall.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Takemura stopping the sweep attempt from Poomchantuek.
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Takemura's head. It's preventing any offense from Takemura, at least for the moment.
Takemura is pushing down on Poomchantuek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poomchantuek is fighting to maintain full guard but Takemura has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Poomchantuek gets full guard.
Poomchantuek pulls Takemura in close to prevent any damage.
Poomchantuek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takemura pushing down on Poomchantuek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poomchantuek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takemura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poomchantuek is positioning himself well to prevent Takemura advancing to mount.
Takemura is trying to control. Poomchantuek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poomchantuek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takemura wants to control from the top but Poomchantuek keeps moving.
Poomchantuek seems keen to control Takemura's posture.
Poomchantuek keeping moving, preventing Takemura from controlling successfully.
Poomchantuek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poomchantuek wants to sweep but no luck.
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Takemura's head to control his posture. #T4#
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poomchantuek looking for a guillotine here but Takemura defends easily.
Poomchantuek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Let's hope that Poomchantuek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Poomchantuek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takemura wants to control from the top but Poomchantuek keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poomchantuek trying to control the position here. #T6##SUB2#
Poomchantuek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takemura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takemura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takemura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poomchantuek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Poomchantuek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takemura defends it easily.
Takemura being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takemura is one step ahead there.
Poomchantuek has Takemura pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Poomchantuek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takemura defends it easily.#T9#
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Takemura's head to control his posture.
Takemura trying to control the position from guard on top but Poomchantuek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poomchantuek trying to control the position.
Poomchantuek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Takemura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poomchantuek is keeping the position for now.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poomchantuek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takemura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Poomchantuek#T11#
Poomchantuek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takemura looking to control.
#SUB#
Takemura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Poomchantuek stacks Takemura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Poomchantuek! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (5) Poomchantuek
Takemura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Poomchantuek stalls from top position.
Takemura is trying to control Poomchantuek's posture but Poomchantuek avoids it. #T12#
Poomchantuek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Takemura can't do much from the bottom here.
Takemura is letting Poomchantuek control him for a moment.
Takemura is trying to control Poomchantuek's posture but Poomchantuek avoids it. #T13#
Takemura tries to bench press Poomchantuek off him but Poomchantuek keeps the position.
Takemura being controlled for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Poomchantuek.#T14#
The adventures of Poomchantuek the control monster continue. Boring.
Takemura struggling a bit here.
Takemura is trying to escape the position but Poomchantuek is controlling the position.
Takemura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poomchantuek tries to advance position but instead Takemura slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poomchantuek slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchantuek wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Young-Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Price throws a jab when Young-Ho was well out of range.#CL#
Young-Ho gets a clinch.
Young-Ho tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Young-Ho taking a breather.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Young-Ho.
Young-Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
Price blocks a body shot from Young-Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young-Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young-Ho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Young-Ho.
Price controlling the action here for a moment.
Young-Ho slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Young-Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Young-Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Price tries to work over Young-Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young-Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Young-Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
Young-Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young-Ho taking a breather.
Young-Ho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Young-Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Price takes a shot to the head.
Young-Ho blocks a body shot from Price.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Young-Ho.
Young-Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young-Ho backwards. #T2#
Young-Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young-Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young-Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young-Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Young-Ho has him pressed against the cage.
Young-Ho trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Young-Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Price tries to work over Young-Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young-Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young-Ho.
Young-Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Price's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Young-Ho.
#T3#
Young-Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price looking to stall.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Young-Ho.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Young-Ho slows down the pace here.
Young-Ho tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Young-Ho tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Young-Ho back against the cage.
Young-Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Young-Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Young-Ho blocking some punches.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young-Ho.
Young-Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
Young-Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young-Ho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young-Ho.
Young-Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Young-Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young-Ho lands a left hand.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young-Ho is struggling to control the position.
Price lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Young-Ho 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#
A low kick from Price misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Young-Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Price jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Young-Ho is just out of range.
Price connects with a looping right hand.
Price scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young-Ho in his tracks.
Young-Ho wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Young-Ho has Price up against the cage in a clinch.
Young-Ho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young-Ho lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young-Ho 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.
A short body shot lands from Young-Ho as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Young-Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards. #T1#
Young-Ho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
A nice left hand lands by Young-Ho.
Young-Ho is stalling here.
Young-Ho scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young-Ho is struggling to control the position.
Price blocking some punches.
Young-Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Young-Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Young-Ho.
Young-Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Young-Ho stalling the fight.
#T2#
Price is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young-Ho is keeping busy.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young-Ho taking a breather.
Young-Ho misses with some punches.
Young-Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price digs a right hand into Young-Ho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young-Ho's gas tank.
Price blocking some punches.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young-Ho lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Young-Ho controls his hands.
Price throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young-Ho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Young-Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young-Ho. #T3#
Price tries to throw a body punch but Young-Ho avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young-Ho's elbow.
Young-Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Price prevents a body shot from Young-Ho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young-Ho.
Young-Ho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Lee Young-Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young-Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Young-Ho to work.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Young-Ho. #T4#
Young-Ho has Price pushed against the cage.
Young-Ho working aggressively here.
Price can't break the clinch.
Young-Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Price working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young-Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
Young-Ho has Price pressed against the cage.
Price working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
Young-Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young-Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young-Ho lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Young-Ho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Young-Ho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Young-Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price wants to clinch but Young-Ho slips to the side
and Young-Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Young-Ho misses with a head kick.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young-Ho moves away.
Whack! Young-Ho lands a heavy head kick that drops Price. The ref tackles Young-Ho to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Price was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lee Young-Ho!
Lee Young-Ho really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Lab Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Samba.
Frid lands with an uppercut that bounces Samba off the cage and back into range.
Samba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frid scores with a nice right hand.
Frid misses with a left hand
enabling Samba to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Samba closes the distance and pushes Frid back into the cage.
Samba prevents a body shot from Frid.
Samba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frid backwards.
Samba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Samba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samba backwards.
Samba has a couple of punches blocked by Frid.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frid can't break the clinch.
Samba misses with a punch on the inside.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Samba.
Frid is looking to break free of the clinch but Samba has double underhooks.
Frid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frid lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Samba.
#BC2#
Frid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frid scores with a sloppy right hand. Samba should have avoided that one.
Samba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Samba is rocked!
Samba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Samba backs off Frid throws a huge counter combo but Samba manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samba misses with some punches.
Samba blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Frid's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Frid breaks from the clinch.
Samba throws a jab when Frid was well out of range.
Samba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frid slips under a jab from Samba.
Samba looks to land a right hand but Frid moved out of range.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Samba.
Samba throws a lazy right hand but Frid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frid cracks Samba with a good jab.
Samba misses with a straight right.
Samba throws a hook but Frid blocks it.
Frid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samba circles away quickly and effectively.
Frid tries to bum rush Samba with a series of wild strikes but Samba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samba swings for the body but Frid moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Frid.
Samba misses with an uppercut.
Frid misses with a two punch combination.
Samba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Samba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samba tries to work over Frid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samba struggles to land a body shot inside as Frid controls his hands.
Samba lands a body punch.
Frid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sambas head.
Samba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Frid prevents a body shot from Samba.
Samba looking to stall.
Samba misses with a body punch.
Frid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samba up against the cage.
Frid can't find room to land a body shot as Samba controls the action.
Frid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samba can't find room to land a body shot as Frid controls the action.
Samba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samba prevents a body shot from Frid.
Frid has a couple of punches blocked by Samba.
Samba lands with a short shot to the head.
Frid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Samba on the inside.
Samba misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Frid has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Frid.
Samba blocks a body shot from Frid. #T4#
Samba has Frid pressed against the cage, preventing Frid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frids head.
Frid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frid has a couple of punches blocked by Samba.
Samba has a couple of punches blocked by Frid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samba pushes Frid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frid lands an uppercut.
Frid tries to throw a body punch but Samba avoids it by throwing Frid back against the cage.
A short right from Samba on the inside.
Frid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samba is defending well.#T5#
Samba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frid throws a punch but it's blocked by Samba.
A frustrated look appears on Frid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samba tries to work over Frid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frid is looking to break free of the clinch but Samba has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frid.
Samba can't find room to land a body shot as Frid controls the action.
Samba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samba lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Samba.
Frid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frid letting Samba take a breather here.
Samba is leaning against Frid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samba prevents Frid from breaking the clinch.#T6#
Samba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samba prevents Frid from breaking the clinch.
Samba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frid lands a left hand.
Frid can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frid's elbow.
Frid is trying to force a seperation but Samba has the dominant position.
Frid tries to break free but Samba pushes him back against the cage.
Samba misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samba has Frid pressed against the cage.
#T7#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frid.
Samba lands a body punch.
Frid is trying to push Samba away but Samba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samba misses with a punch to the body.
Samba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frid's efforts to push away.
Frid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frid slowing the pace effectively.
Frid lands a shoulder strike.
Samba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samba throws a head punch that misses.
Frid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frid working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Samba.
Samba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samba backwards. #T8#
Frid tries to circle away but Samba has him pinned against the cage.
Samba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frid tries to circle away but Samba has him pinned against the cage.
Samba digs a right hand underneath Frid's ribcage. Frid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samba lands a nice uppercut.
Frid blocks a body shot from Samba.
Frid working aggressively here.
Frid trying to stall but Samba improves his position.
Samba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frid's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frid.
Frid wants to get back to striking at distance but Samba won't allow it.
Samba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frid fails to land.
Frid takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Samba.
Samba misses with a punch on the inside.
#T9#
Samba throws a head punch that misses.
Samba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frid swings wildly with an uppercut but Samba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frid taking a breather.
Frid blocks a body shot from Samba.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frid wants to get back to striking at distance but Samba won't allow it.
Frid scores with a shoulder strike.
Samba blocks an uppercut.
Frid blocks an uppercut.
Samba stalling in the clinch.
Frid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Samba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bo Samba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Frid blocks a jab.
Samba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Frid has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Frid manages to break the clinch.
Samba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Samba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frid missing with a left hand there. Samba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Samba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frid.
Samba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Samba under the eye.
Kalle Frid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Frid misses.
Frid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samba walks into a jab.
Samba loads up on a big right hand but Frid slips the punch.
Frid throws out a counter right but Samba avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samba slips under a jab.
Samba tries to clinch up.
Frid takes a swing at Samba's ribcage but misses.
Frid misses with a body shot.
Samba throwing a counter right hand but Frid manages to avoid it.#T1#
Samba throws a lazy uppercut
and Frid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalle Frid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frid doesn't seem bothered though.
Samba tries to clinch but Frid moves out of range.
Samba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frid is out of range and Samba settles back down.
Samba throws a jab when Frid was well out of range.
Frid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frid walks into a stiff left hand from Samba.
Frid looks to throw the jab but Samba is out of range.
A jab from Samba misses.
Sloppy strikes from Frid. Those never looked like landing.
Samba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samba swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Frid has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Frid misses with some punches.
Samba lands a hook that snaps the head of Frid backwards.
Samba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frid.
Frid is looking to break free of the clinch but Samba has double underhooks.
Samba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frid backwards.
Frid prevents a body shot from Samba.
Samba blocks an uppercut.
Frid is leaning against Samba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frid struggles to land a body shot inside as Samba controls his hands.
Samba misses with a punch on the inside.
Frid just leaning against Samba, taking a breather.
Samba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samba misses with the head strike.
Samba throws a punch but it's blocked by Frid.
Frid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frid up against the cage.
Bo Samba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samba keeps control of Frid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Frid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Samba.
Frid misses with the head strike.
Samba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frid wants a takedown but no success here.
Samba looking to stall.
Samba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samba.
Frid is trying to break the clinch but Samba is controlling him.
Frid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frid backwards.
Samba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samba lands an uppercut.#T4#
Samba tries to throw a body punch but Frid avoids it by throwing Samba back against the cage.
Frid looking to stall.
Frid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Frid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Frid.
Frid moves out of range as Samba strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frid on the side of the head.
Samba loads up on a big right hand but Frid slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Samba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frid doesn't seem phased though.
Samba misses with a straight left.
Frid scores with a body shot.
Samba misses the shot to the body.
Frid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samba's head backwards.
Frid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T5#
Frid misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Samba misses.
Samba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frid defending well as Samba loads up on a big left hand.
Samba drops his hands momentarily and Frid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samba staying out of range there.
Samba is looking for a counter combo.
Frid thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Samba misses the target.
Frid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Frid moves into range and clinches up with Samba.
Frid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samba scores with a shot to the side of Frid's head.
Samba avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frid lands a left hand.
Oh Samba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frid looking to stall.
#T6#
A head punch on the inside from Samba fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frid as Samba tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Frid fails to land.
Frid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samba seems to have got his legs back now.
Samba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frid is trying to maintain a safe position but Samba gets an underhook and turns Frid into the cage.
Samba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frid works on Samba's body with a couple of short punches.
Frid is trying to push Samba away but Samba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samba trying to control the position but instead, Frid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Samba into the cage.
Frid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sambas head.
Samba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samba misses with a punch on the inside.
#T7#
Frid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frid wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samba.
Samba misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Frid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samba moves away.
Samba lands the left hand.
Frid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Frid misses.
A combination from Frid does no damage.
Frid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frid scores with a nice strike.
Samba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frid.
Samba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frid.
Frid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samba clobbers Frid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T8#
Jab, jab by Frid - just one landing.
Samba misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samba.
A big left from Samba misses.
Samba throws a good cross that connects.
Frid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samba ducks under a wild hook from Frid.
Frid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samba misses the shot to the body.
Samba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samba.
Frid throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Samba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samba throws a body shot but no joy. #T9#
Samba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frid backs up against the cage.
Samba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samba looks to land a right hand but Frid moved out of range.
Bo Samba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samba throws a shot from downtown. Frid moves away and avoids it.
Frid moves away from the strike by Samba.
Frid throws a right and a left that Samba avoids nicely.
Frid throws a right and a left that Samba avoids nicely.
Samba scores with a sloppy right hand. Frid should have avoided that one.
Frid scores with a body shot.
Frid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samba.
Frid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samba throws a hook but Frid blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalle Frid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samba misses with a body shot.
Frid scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalle Frid.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 19:19
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 19:20
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 19:20
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kalle Frid! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Ford tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Ford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Ford passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington is holding on to half guard well.
Ford prevents Washington from improving his position.#SUB#
Ford 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Ford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ford is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Washington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogan Ford!
Rogan Ford 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Puikkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okwi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okwi's knee momentarily.
Puikkonen lands a slapping body shot.
Puikkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okwi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puikkonen.
Okwi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puikkonen avoids the head kick by Okwi.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi misses with an uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a low kick, right behind Okwi 's knee.
Puikkonen scores with a body shot.
Okwi throws a hook to the side of Puikkonen's head but Puikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okwi motions for Puikkonen to come forward. Okwi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okwi looks for the body kick but Puikkonen saw that one coming.
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!
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okwi throws a hook but Puikkonen blocks it.
Okwi slips under a jab from Puikkonen.
A head kick misses from Okwi. #T1#
Okwi misses with a hook.
Okwi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puikkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Puikkonen staying out of range there.
Okwi misses with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Okwi
and Puikkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puikkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okwi manages to avoid it.
Okwi jabs Puikkonen right on the nose. Puikkonen blinks but takes it well.
Puikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Okwi moves away and avoids it.
Okwi lands with an uppercut that bounces Puikkonen off the cage and back into range.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick.
Okwi slips a straight right by Puikkonen.
A left lands for Puikkonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Puikkonen.
#T2#
Okwi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okwi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okwi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okwi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puikkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puikkonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okwi's head.
Puikkonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Okwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi misses with a lunging right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okwi thinking.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Puikkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Okwi catches Puikkonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puikkonen dips to his left and cracks Okwi with an uppercut!
Okwi throws a head kick but Puikkonen moves out of range.
It looked like Puikkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Puikkonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okwi doesn't seem phased though.
Puikkonen tests Okwi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puikkonen connects with a body shot.
Puikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Okwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puikkonen throws a hook but Okwi avoids it easily.
Donk. Okwi catches Puikkonen right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Okwi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puikkonen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okwi misses with a straight left.
Okwi lands a head kick. Puikkonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jari Puikkonen has been cut.#T4#
Jab from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okwi.
Okwi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okwi.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Puikkonen.
Okwi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puikkonen.
Okwi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Okwi counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okwi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puikkonen is out of range and Okwi settles back down.
Andrew Okwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puikkonen cracks Okwi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puikkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okwi.
Okwi misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Puikkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Puikkonen'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#
Okwi thows a leg kick but Puikkonen checks it
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okwi scores with the left hand. Puikkonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Okwi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Puikkonen counter with a right hand.
Okwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puikkonen throws out a loose jab but Okwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okwi swings widly with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okwi thinking.
Okwi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puikkonen can pounce on him.
Puikkonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puikkonen digs a good body shot into Okwi's ribs.
Puikkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puikkonen cracks Okwi with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Puikkonen catches Okwi right on the button with a cross.
Okwi throws a poor cross that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okwi throws a chopping leg kick but Puikkonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Puikkonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okwi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okwi misses the shot to the body.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puikkonen throws out the jab.
Puikkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puikkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okwi can do to turn this around?
Puikkonen avoids the body shot from Okwi.
Puikkonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Okwi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okwi misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okwi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Puikkonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puikkonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puikkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puikkonen.
A little jabbing left from Okwi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okwi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Okwi.
Okwi throws a solid leg kick but Puikkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okwi.#T2#
Puikkonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okwi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okwi 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.
A jab from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi throws a looping overhand right but Puikkonen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Puikkonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puikkonen misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okwi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jari Puikkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Okwi ducks under a wild hook from Puikkonen.
Okwi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Okwi.
Puikkonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Puikkonen.
Okwi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okwi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Puikkonen misses the jab.
Puikkonen misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Okwi misses.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick.
Okwi moves away from the strike by Puikkonen.
Okwi misses with a body shot.
Okwi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okwi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puikkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okwi is looking to chop away at Puikkonen's legs.
Okwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Puikkonen misses with a hook.
A big right from Puikkonen misses.
Okwi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puikkonen.
Puikkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okwi.
It seemed like Okwi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Okwi misses with a looping left.
Okwi throws a solid leg kick but Puikkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okwi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puikkonen misses the target.
Puikkonen clobbers Okwi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puikkonen 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.
Puikkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okwi throws the left hand but Puikkonen avoids the punch easily.
Okwi misses with a hook.
Okwi takes one to the chin there.
Okwi lands a jab.
Okwi misses with an uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a leg kick.
Okwi looks for the body kick but Puikkonen saw that one coming.
Puikkonen connects with a single shot there.
Okwi slips under a jab from Puikkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Puikkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jari Puikkonen'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#
Puikkonen lands a jab.
Okwi swings widly with a right hand
and Puikkonen counters with a left to the body.
Okwi throws a poor cross that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okwi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puikkonen is just out of range.
Okwi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puikkonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okwi misses with a double jab
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puikkonen misses with the combination.
Okwi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okwi throws a lazy uppercut
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puikkonen moves away.
Okwi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Okwi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okwi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puikkonen misses with a hook.
Okwi misses with a left hand
and Puikkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okwi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puikkonen misses with a hook. Okwi ducked under it nicely.
Puikkonen throws out a loose jab but Okwi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okwi stuns Puikkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puikkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okwi.
A low kick from Okwi misses
enabling Puikkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Okwi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okwi slips a straight right by Puikkonen.
Puikkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okwi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okwi lands an overhand right.
Puikkonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okwi. Okwi obviously looking to wear him down.
Okwi misses with a leg kick.
Okwi lands with a shot to the body.
Okwi tries a head kick but it misses.
Puikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okwi works Puikkonen's body with a nice hook.
Okwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puikkonen lands with a right hand.
Okwi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okwi. Puikkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okwi throws a leg kick
and Puikkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okwi throws an overhand right that lands on Puikkonen's shoulder, as Puikkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Puikkonen checks a leg kick. #T3#
Puikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Puikkonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Okwi off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puikkonen. Okwi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puikkonen throws a hook but Okwi blocks it.
Puikkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puikkonen digs a good body shot into Okwi's ribs.
Okwi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okwi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puikkonen.
As Okwi looks to move away, Puikkonen throws a big counter combo but Okwi just gets out of the way.
Okwi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okwi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puikkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Okwi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puikkonen cracks a nice hook into Okwi's ribs.
Okwi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okwi motions for Puikkonen to come forward. Okwi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Puikkonen misses. #T4#
Okwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Puikkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okwi misses with a low kick.
Andrew Okwi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okwi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okwi tries a low kick but Puikkonen avoids it.
Okwi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okwi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okwi connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okwi there.
Okwi misses the jab.
A low kick from Okwi misses
and Puikkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Okwi throws a low kick but Puikkonen avoids it.
It looked like Puikkonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okwi.
A low kick from Okwi is predictable there
and Puikkonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okwi throws a right hand that misses
and Puikkonen counters with a left to the body.
Okwi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Jari Puikkonen.
Well Puikkonen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Puikkonen!
A relieved looking Jari Puikkonen 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:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 4
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Buck scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Fright moves into the clinch.
Fright blocks a body shot from Buck.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck can't find room to land a body shot as Fright controls the action.
Fright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buck misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Fright gets control of Buck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fright looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fright has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Buck doesn't defend quickly enough and Fright has managed to lock this one up! Can Buck escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fright on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Night Fright! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 3
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Buck.
Nice straight punches there by Wan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wan.
Wan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buck.
Buck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buck connects with a looping right hand.
Buck drops his hands momentarily and Wan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vargas Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wan throws a push kick but Buck slaps the foot to one side.
Wan lands the left hand.
Buck throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wan counter with a right hand.
Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wan throws a shot from downtown. Buck moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Buck gets a clinch.
Buck gets through Wan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
Wan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wan is trying to break the clinch but Buck is controlling him.
Wan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wan can't break the clinch.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wan's efforts to push away.
Buck lands with a short shot to the head.
Wan is trying to break the clinch but Buck has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Buck.
Wan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Wan is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Buck lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck keeps control of Wan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Wan's head. #ROC#Wan is rocked!
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Wan is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?
Buck cracks Wan with a nice body shot.
Buck unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Buck is unloading with more strikes now! Wan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vargas Buck! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Buck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Swain misses its target.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Swain ducks down to avoid it.
Swain throws a right and a left that Buck avoids nicely.
Buck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buck.
Nice defenses there by Buck.
Swain lands an overhand right.#CL#
Swain gets a clinch.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Swain moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#T1#
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swain working aggressively here.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain is trying to pull guard but Buck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
Swain fails to pull guard.
Buck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck blocks a body shot from Swain.
Swain blocks an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
Swain stalling in the clinch but Buck improves position.
Swain is breathing heavily.#T2#
Swain tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Buck lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Buck lands with a left to the head.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck tries to land a knee to the head but Swain blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A left hand lands to the body for Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
Buck lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck has Swain pressed against the cage.
Buck is working Swain over against the cage.
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vargas Buck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swain swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck throws an overhand right that lands on Swain's shoulder, as Swain tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck stalling the fight.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
Buck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas Buck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Buck lands a body punch.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Swain looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Vargas Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Buck clinches up against the cage.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Buck lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Buck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swain or not.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Buck as the two fighters clinch.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a hook that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buck.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Swain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head.
Buck stalling against the cage.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Swain's ribcage. Swain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buck.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vargas Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Swain counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck tries to work over Swain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Buck rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck lands a left hand.
#T1#
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buck.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Buck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands with a light punch inside.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck. #T3#
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swain up against the cage.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head. #T4#
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
A short right from Buck.
Vargas Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards. #ROC2#Swain is rocked!
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A short right from Buck.
Swain takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vargas Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Vargas Buck wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Buck lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buck moves out of range as Chapman strikes.
Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Buck.
Buck moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Nice shot lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a nice head shot.
Chapman throws a hook but Buck blocks it.
Chapman misses with a body shot.
Chapman stuns Buck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buck lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck misses with a body shot.
Buck jabs Chapman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buck. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range.
Buck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Buck jabs at Chapman's body.
Buck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buck scores with a body shot.
Chapman thuds his right hand into Buck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Chapman drives through and clinches with Buck against the cage.
Chapman missing with knees to the body.
Chapman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buck is defending well for now.
Chapman pushes Buck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck being controlled against the cage.
Chapman misses with a knee strike.
Chapman prevents a body shot from Buck.
Buck swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck cracks Chapman with a nice body shot.
Chapman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman blocks a body shot from Buck.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapman misses with a knee to the head.
Buck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman looking to throw knees to the head but Buck is blocking nicely.
Chapman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Buck presses Chapman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Chapman.
Chapman misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck cracks Chapman with a nice body shot.
Buck lands a body punch.
Chapman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chapman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buck blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Chapman with a knee to the head.
Chapman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chapman tries to land a knee to the head but Buck blocks with his arms.
Buck is working Chapman over against the cage.
Buck lands a shoulder strike.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck throws a head punch that misses.
Buck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buck.
Chapman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buck avoids it.
Chapman blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chapman keeps control of Buck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chapman tries to work over Buck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Buck breaks the clinch.
Chapman looks to land a right hand but Buck moved out of range.#T4#
Buck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chapman.
Chapman throws a solid leg kick but Buck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chapman.
Buck scores with a jab. Chapman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chapman throws a body punch but Buck moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buck connects with a looping right hand.
Chapman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buck's head backwards.
Chapman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chapman walks into a stiff left hand from Buck.
Jab by Buck.#ROC#Chapman is rocked!
Buck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chapman.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?
Buck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck cracks Chapman with a hook to the temple - Chapman is on wobbly legs here! Buck swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chapman falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Buck wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vargas Buck! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Carp misses with an uppercut.
Osborne thuds a left hand into Carp's body.
Carp misses with an uppercut. Osborne saw that one coming.
Carp misses with a wild body shot.
Osborne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Osborne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Osborne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carp misses with a looping right.
Osborne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carp tests Osborne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Osborne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Osborne misses with a straight right.
Osborne misses the jab.
Osborne misses the jab.
Carp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osborne flicks out a counter leg kick but Carp steps away.
Osborne keeps Carp at a distance using the push kick.
Carp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Carp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osborne scores with a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Osborne lands a big head kick that sends Carp tumbling to the mat! Osborne takes a step backwards and waves Carp back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Carp is rocked!#T1#
Osborne lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakin Osborne!
Anakin Osborne is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Boyka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boyka misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hopgood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boyka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopgood dives into side control.
#REVR#
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.
Hopgood working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hopgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopgood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Hopgood drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopgood looks up at the clock and then as Boyka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopgood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopgood landing strikes. #ROC2#Boyka is rocked!#SUB2#
Hopgood is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyka is defending well.
Oh Boyka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyka is trying to escape the position but Hopgood is controlling the position.
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Hopgood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopgood is looking to take a break and control but Boyka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Hopgood drags him back down.
Hopgood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyka to see if he's OK.
Hopgood prevents Boyka from escaping the position.
Hopgood controlling the position from side mount.
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet.
Boyka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LNDN that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hopgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopgood lands a nice forearm strike.
Hopgood in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Boyka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hopgood turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oreo Hopgood! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.#CUT#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Nuevos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuevos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuevos avoids the head kick by Washington.
No joy there for Nuevos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuevos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Nuevos misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nuevos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington with a nice calf kick.
Nuevos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nuevos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Nuevos was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Nuevos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuevos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuevos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nuevos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Nuevos is proving a slippery customer.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuevos on the ground.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Nuevos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Washington is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nuevos is working away from the top position though.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuevos is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Washington is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nuevos fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Washington from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nuevos! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignacio Nuevos!
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