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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Banzai misses with a low kick.
Lombarge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banzai.
#TD#
Lombarge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lombarge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banzai trying to hold on to Lombarge's head to control him but Lombarge postures up.
Lombarge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Banzai has one foot on Lombarge's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombarge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lombarge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banzai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombarge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banzai somewhat.
Lombarge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Banzai closes the distance and clinches.
Banzai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banzai stalling the fight.
Banzai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banzai tries to pull guard but Lombarge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lombarge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banzai smiles and moves away.
Lombarge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombarge attempts a counter takedown but Banzai avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Banzai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lombarge defends it nicely.
Viktor Lombarge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Banzai.
Banzai fails with a takedown attempt.
Lombarge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Banzai closes the distance and clinches.
Banzai throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombarge.
Banzai's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banzai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Banzai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banzai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombarge after a bit of a struggle.
Lombarge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banzai to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Banzai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Lombarge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lombarge 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.
Lombarge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lombarge working over Banzai with some ground and pound. Banzai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombarge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banzai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lombarge.
Lombarge thows a huge punch but Banzai dodges it nicely.
Lombarge winds up and cracks Banzai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lombarge thows a huge punch but Banzai dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Lombarge is nestled in close to Banzai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombarge working Banzai over with strikes.
Banzai trying to control from the bottom.
Lombarge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lombarge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lombarge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banzai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombarge.
Banzai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lombarge is working away from the top position though.
Lombarge slips a nice elbow through Banzai's hands, connecting with Banzai's forehead.
Banzai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lombarge.
Banzai tries to roll over but Lombarge keeps him under control.
Lombarge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Viktor Lombarge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Banzai forces Lombarge back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Banzai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lombarge. No joy for Banzai on that attempt.
Banzai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lombarge swivels and escapes.
Lombarge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banzai fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Lombarge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Banzai.#TD#
Lombarge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banzai is trying to defend but Lombarge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombarge working over Banzai with some ground and pound. Banzai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lombarge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banzai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Banzai is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombarge slips a nice elbow through Banzai's hands, connecting with Banzai's forehead.
Banzai is still in real trouble! Can Lombarge finish him?
Lombarge is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Banzai is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lombarge fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Banzai from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lombarge! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Lombarge!
Jojo Banzai spoke after the fight, saying ' i m going to train more & more.'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jojo Banzai and Andrew Henry . Henry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. down for my niggas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jojo Banzai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banzai sprawls well. Banzai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry looks for a takedown but Banzai sprawls well.
Banzai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henry dives in and scores a takedown into Banzai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banzai (0) vs (2) Henry
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banzai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry 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.
Banzai working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Henry .
Banzai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry passes Banzai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Banzai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henry wants to pass to mount but Banzai is defending the position.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry is taking a breather. Banzai 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.
Henry works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banzai (0) vs (5) Henry
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling from side mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henry working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Banzai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banzai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banzai (0) vs (7) Henry
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Henry with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banzai wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Henry 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banzai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Banzai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banzai tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banzai is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Henry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Banzai can't escape the position.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is trying to escape the mount.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banzai working to try and regain half guard.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banzai tries to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 7 to 0.
Andrew Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jojo Banzai had this to say: ' i m going to train more & more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Moritz and Jojo Banzai. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Moritz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jojo Banzai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moritz forces Banzai back against the cage and clinches.
Banzai fails to pull guard.
Moritz pulls guard.
Banzai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banzai trying to control but Moritz is working from the bottom.
Moritz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moritz is controlling Banzai's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moritz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moritz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banzai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moritz (2) vs (0) Banzai
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moritz looking to pass the guard.
Moritz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moritz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moritz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banzai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moritz is stalling in the full guard.
Banzai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moritz is aware though and is defending well.
Moritz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moritz is looking to advance position but Banzai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moritz (2) vs (4) Banzai
Moritz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moritz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moritz is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banzai looking to control but Moritz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moritz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moritz tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moritz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banzai wants to control the pace but Moritz is squirming around nicely.
Moritz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banzai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Banzai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moritz tries to hold on but Banzai pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moritz is squirming around, avoiding Banzai's attempts to control the action.
Banzai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moritz tries to reverse the position but Banzai maintains control.
Moritz is squirming around, avoiding Banzai's attempts to control the action.
Banzai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banzai prevents Moritz from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moritz is just holding on here. Banzai manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moritz (2) vs (7) Banzai
Banzai avoiding Moritz 's attempts to control his hands.
Banzai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Moritz tries to break free.
Banzai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Moritz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banzai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Moritz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Moritz trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banzai controlling well, preventing Moritz from escaping the position.
Moritz trying to control but not successfully.
Banzai is hanging on to Moritz's back as he tries to escape.
Moritz trying to control but not successfully.
Moritz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banzai's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moritz trying to control the hands but Banzai breaks the grip.
Moritz tries to roll but Banzai sticks to his back.
Banzai wants to control but Moritz is keeping busy.
Banzai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moritz is defending well though. Banzai let's go of the attempt for now.
Moritz rolls, trying to escape but Banzai keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moritz prevents Banzai from getting a body triangle.
Moritz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Moritz biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Banzai avoiding Moritz 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Moritz right now.
Banzai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moritz is in bad spot here.
Moritz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banzai.
Moritz wants to escape the position.
Banzai looking for the choke from the back.
Moritz is really stuck here.
Banzai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moritz can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banzai has good solid back control here.
Moritz trying to control the hands but Banzai won't let him.
Banzai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moritz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moritz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banzai's arms.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moritz is trying to break free.
Moritz trying to control the action but Banzai just sinks the hooks in.
Moritz tries to escape but Banzai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banzai looking to break Moritz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moritz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banzai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moritz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Moritz tries to roll but Banzai sticks to his back.
Moritz trying to control the hands but Banzai breaks the grip.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moritz rolls, trying to escape but Banzai keeps control of the position.
Moritz staying busy and making it hard for Banzai to control.
Banzai looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Banzai gets his hands free as Moritz looks to control.
Moritz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banzai.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moritz is in bad spot here.
Moritz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banzai's guard. Nice work there by Moritz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moritz (4) vs (7) Banzai
Moritz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moritz looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moritz stands and throws Banzai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moritz (7) vs (7) Banzai
Banzai stops Moritz from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banzai is trying to control Moritz's posture but Moritz avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Banzai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Banzai wins on points by 8 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Jojo Banzai gave a big smile as he said ' YO'. |
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 64
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Banzai finds it's way through Bodahl's defenses.
Banzai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bodahl swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Banzai. No joy for Bodahl on that attempt.
Banzai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bodahl fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banzai sprawls well initially but Bodahl persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bodahl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bodahl is trying to work for a kimura but Banzai is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bodahl is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banzai sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai trying to hold on to Bodahl's head to control him but Bodahl postures up.
Bodahl wants to free his trapped foot but Banzai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Bodahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bodahl.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bodahl 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.
#SUB2#
Bodahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banzai trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banzai keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bodahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Banzai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banzai trying to control but Bodahl postures up.
#SUB2#
Banzai is defending against the submission attempts here by Bodahl.
#SUB2#
Bodahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Banzai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bodahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banzai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Bodahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bodahl. #T3#
Banzai is controlling Bodahl's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Banzai is defending against the submission attempts here by Bodahl.
Banzai is looking to control Bodahl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banzai avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bodahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banzai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Bodahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banzai is just riding it out for now. Bodahl eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bodahl is looking for a kimura here.
Bodahl is pressing down on Banzai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banzai is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bodahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Bodahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bodahl fails with the takedown
and Banzai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Banzai. No joy for Bodahl on that attempt.
Bodahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banzai tries to avoid it but Bodahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banzai to the ground. Banzai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jojo Banzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl.
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown but Banzai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banzai lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Bodahl tries to keep at a distance but Banzai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banzai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bodahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banzai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai lands with a left to the head.
Banzai just leaning against Bodahl, taking a breather.
Banzai taking a breather.
Banzai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bodahl is trying to drag Banzai to the mat but Banzai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Bodahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Banzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banzai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banzai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bodahl is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Banzai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banzai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banzai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bodahl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Banzai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Banzai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bodahl keeping moving, preventing Banzai from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bodahl looking for a guillotine here but Banzai defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bodahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banzai is aware though and is defending well.
Banzai trying to control but Bodahl is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bodahl working for submissions but it's allowed Banzai to get to half guard.
Bodahl wants to improve his position but Banzai is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.
Banzai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Bodahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Banzai.
Banzai trying to control the pace.
Banzai trying to control from half guard but Bodahl is working away. #SUB2#
Bodahl looking for subs from the bottom but Banzai mounts him!
Bodahl working to try and regain half guard.
Banzai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bodahl is looking to improve his position but Banzai isn't that keen on the idea.
Bodahl is squirming around, avoiding Banzai's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Banzai 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.
Bodahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Bodahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.
Bodahl is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Bodahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Banzai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bodahl stuffs the takedown.
And Bodahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bodahl shoots in but Banzai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bodahl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banzai's waist but Banzai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bodahl off to one side.
Banzai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bodahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Banzai moves into the clinch.
Bodahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banzai prevents it.
Jojo Banzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl.
Banzai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Banzai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bodahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bodahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bodahl misses with a takedown attempt
and Banzai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banzai sizes up Bodahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Banzai drops Bodahl with a beautiful combination! Bodahl stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banzai is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Bodahl is rocked!
Banzai ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bodahl out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jojo Banzai!
Jojo Banzai looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'THX for CEFC'.
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Event:
CEFC 198
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Banzai takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jojo Banzai has been cut.
Hills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hills wants it to stay on the feet.
Hills moves out of range of the leg kick from Banzai.
Hills lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banzai at a distance.
Hills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hills lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Banzai is rocked!
Hills connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Banzai to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trey Hills!
Post fight, Trey Hills took to the microphone: 'This is just 1 win. I'm looking at each one individually & staying focused. Going back to the lab asap & continue too put my puzzle together.'.
Jojo Banzai was interviewed post fight and said 'no pain No gain,i m going to train more & more.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 59
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banzai enables Hillman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banzai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hillman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Banzai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Banzai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banzai wants to get back to his feet but Hillman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banzai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hillman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banzai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hillman won't allow Banzai to get back to his feet.
Banzai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hillman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hillman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hillman throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillman is looking to work some ground and pound but Banzai has wrist control.
Hillman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Hillman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banzai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hillman is controlling him.
Hillman throws an elbow that misses. Banzai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hillman's guard. Nice move by Banzai!#REVB##SUB#
Hillman working for a triangle but Banzai defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hillman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banzai passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Banzai decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Banzai lunges at Hillman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hillman's hand.
Banzai lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Banzai misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hillman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banzai's guard.
Hillman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hillman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hillman throwing strikes but missing.
Banzai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hillman.
Banzai wants to get back to his feet but Hillman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hillman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banzai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hillman throwing strikes but missing.
Banzai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hillman throws a big elbow that misses.
Banzai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Hillman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banzai's head.
Hillman prevents Banzai from getting back to his feet.
Hillman throwing strikes from guard but Banzai blocks nicely.
Hillman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hillman lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banzai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hillman.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hillman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hillman landing some decent shots from guard.
Banzai looks winded!
Hillman with a nice head shot there.
Hillman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Hillman cracks Banzai with a solid left hand.
Hillman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hillman stops Banzai from standing up.
Hillman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banzai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hillman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hillman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hillman with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hillman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hillman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banzai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hillman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hillman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hillman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Hillman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banzai did well to prevent Hillman getting side control.
Banzai wants to get back to his feet.
Hillman 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.
Hillman working over Banzai with some ground and pound. Banzai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hillman throwing shots but Banzai is blocking nicely.
Hillman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banzai's head.
Hillman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hillman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hillman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hillman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banzai is breathing heavily.
Hillman winds up and cracks Banzai with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Banzai is rocked!
Hillman scores with a big shot! Banzai's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Banzai! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hillman!
In defeat, Jojo Banzai stepped up to the mic, saying 'no pain No gain,i m going to train more & more.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards tries to move into range but Banzai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banzai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Banzai closes the distance and clinches.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banzai avoids it.
The referee calls for Richards to work.
#TD2#
Richards lands a takedown into guard.
Richards is working Banzai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Banzai is breathing heavily.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Banzai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banzai's head.
Richards advances position into side control!
Richards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Richards works to advance to full mount. Banzai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Richards landing strikes from the mount and Banzai is in trouble!
Richards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Richards avoids the attempt from Banzai to control.
Richards is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Richards looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Banzai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Banzai badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Richards around the waist but Richards pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Richards is the winner by TKO! Richards jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Banzai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banzai is looking to land body kicks.
Banzai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Banzai throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Banzai has a takedown stuffed.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Banzai is just out of range.
Banzai has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a right hand to the body.
Evans really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banzai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Banzai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Banzai. Banzai maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Banzai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banzai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Banzai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banzai wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Banzai.#CL2#
Banzai moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Banzai successfully pulls guard.
Banzai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Banzai is looking for a triangle here but Evans uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Banzai is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans working away.
Evans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banzai has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banzai tries to improve position but can't.
Evans throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banzai works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Banzai is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans prevents Banzai from standing back up.
Banzai is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banzai trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans looks to clinch
and Banzai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Julius Evans has been cut.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Banzai sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Banzai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Evans's cut.
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#
Banzai fails with the takedown.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banzai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banzai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jojo Banzai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banzai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Julius Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Banzai.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banzai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Banzai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banzai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Banzai pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Banzai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banzai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banzai will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Banzai has his hands on Evans's head, controlling the position.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banzai's head.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Banzai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banzai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banzai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banzai is breathing heavily.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Banzai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans wants to clinch up but Banzai keeps it at a distance.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL#
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Banzai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banzai prevents it.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans wants to take the fight to the mat but Banzai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Banzai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banzai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Banzai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banzai is defended easily by Evans.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Banzai shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banzai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banzai circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans leaves Banzai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banzai scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julius Evans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julius Evans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Banzai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Banzai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Banzai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banzai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Banzai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banzai shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Banzai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Banzai rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banzai.
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banzai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Banzai pulls Evans into guard.
Banzai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banzai pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Banzai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Banzai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evans stacks Banzai 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 Evans!
Banzai defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Banzai manages to get back to half guard.
Evans is thwarting Banzai's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banzai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banzai thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Banzai has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banzai is looking for a takedown.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banzai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jojo Banzai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banzai 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jojo Banzai!
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