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Event:
PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Bango throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Bango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Bango's shoulder, as Bango tries to avoid the shot.
Bango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Bango fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Bango lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Bango takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Bango.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas slips a straight right by Bango.
Bango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Bango misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bango thinking.
Bango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Bango on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Bango counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee. #T1#
Bango looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Bango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bango swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Bango counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Bango counters with a nice body shot.
Bango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bango throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Bango throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bango.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Bango's belly button to the back.
Bango misses with a left hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Bango tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Bango counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Bango thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Bango misses the jab.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Bango lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Thomas crumples to the floor! Bango milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DJ Bango!
A very excited looking DJ Bango made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Lincekum misses.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
Lincekum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Bango.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango scores with a hook.
Bango punishes Lincekum's body with a nice straight punch.
Bango is looking to land body kicks.
Bango ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bango's head backwards.
Lincekum misses the body punch
and Bango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Bango.
Bango scores with a jab.
Bango throws a lazy head kick
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bango misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bango misses with a hook
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Bango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bango.
Bango misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick from Bango misses.
Lincekum throws a right hand that Bango ducks under and follows up with a left that Bango also avoids with ease.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lincekum scores with a decent looking hook.
Bango misses with a hook. Lincekum ducked under it nicely.
Lincekum dips to his left and cracks Bango with an uppercut!
Bango misses with a looping left.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bango throws a head kick that Lincekum semi-blocks.
Lincekum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincekum throws a hook but Bango blocks it.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bango.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Bango connects with a looping right hand.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Bango scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Bango staying out of range there.
Lincekum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Bango feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lincekum sprawling to the canvas! Lincekum rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bango finish him?!
#ROC#
Lincekum is rocked!
Bango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincekum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Bango cracks Lincekum with a hook to the temple - Lincekum is on wobbly legs here! Bango swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lincekum falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bango wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Bango!
An out of breath DJ Bango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.
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Event:
PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Prophet blocks a head kick by Bango.
#CL2#
Prophet rushes Bango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bango tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Bango back against the cage.
Bango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bango.
Bango looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bango working aggressively here.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bango.
Prophet avoids a wild elbow strike from Bango.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet.
Prophet misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bango.
Prophet is leaning against Bango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bango.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Prophet. #T1#
Bango misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Bango scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bango lands a hook that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet.
A head punch on the inside from Bango fails to land.
Bango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bango throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prophet dodges an elbow strike from Bango.
Prophet dodges an elbow strike from Bango.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses.
Bango blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prophet scores with a jab. Bango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prophet scores with a nice right hand.
Bango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bango has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Prophet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bango looks to land a right hand but Prophet moved out of range.
Prophet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bango was well out of range. Poor timing from Prophet.#T2#
Prophet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prophet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bango.
Prophet scores with a nice right hand.
Prophet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bango is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Prophet.
Prophet missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prophet moves out of range as Bango strikes.
Prophet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bango.
Prophet loads up on a big right hand but Bango slips the punch.
A jab from Prophet finds it's way through Bango's defenses.
Prophet throws a lazy uppercut
and Bango counters with a stiff right hand.
Bango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Bango is rocked!
Bango misses the jab.
Prophet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Bango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Bango seems to have got his legs back now.
Bango slips a straight right by Prophet.
Bango on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Bango.
Prophet throws out a counter right but Bango avoids it with no problem.
Bango connects with a leg kick. Prophet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bango throws a sloppy head kick and Prophet moves out of range easily.
Prophet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prophet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bango's hands.
Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Prophet misses with a hook. Bango ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Prophet moves into range and clinches up with Bango.
Bango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bango fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
Prophet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bango's efforts to push away.
Bango blocking some punches.
Prophet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bango stalling the fight.
Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bango has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Bango has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Bango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prophet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet misses with a punch to the body.
Bango blocks an uppercut.
Prophet lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bango.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Prophet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bango seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prophet can turn it around.
Bango lands a hook that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
Bango swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bango misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet 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#
Bango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Prophet moved out of range nicely.
Prophet lands a body shot.
Bango misses with a looping left.
Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet.
Prophet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bango to score with a decent uppercut.
Prophet moves out of range as Bango throws a body kick.
Prophet takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
Prophet throws a jab when Bango was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prophet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prophet blocks a jab.
Bango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prophet's sensitive parts.
Prophet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prophet misses with a jab to the body
and Bango counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bango takes one on the button.
Bango misses with a straight right.
Bango clobbers Prophet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prophet lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Prophet misses with an uppercut. Bango saw that one coming.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Bango is out of range.
Bango lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Prophet is rocked!
Prophet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prophet defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand.
Prophet is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Bango moved out of range nicely.
Bango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Prophet seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Bango cracks Prophet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Prophet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bango finish him?
Prophet lands with a right hand.
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!
Bango throws an off balance right hand
and Prophet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prophet misses with a hook to the body
and Bango counters with a big right hand! Oh Prophet is in trouble here! Bango follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
A relieved looking DJ Bango 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:
PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Pinea blocks a jab.
Pinea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Bango moved away.
Bango has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Bango.
Pinea attempts a counter takedown but Bango avoids it well and moves away.
Bango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Pinea gets a takedown into half guard.
Bango is controlling Pinea's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bango won't allow Pinea to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Pinea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Bango is having none of it.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bango tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Bango works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Bango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Bango is pulling down on Pinea's head to control his posture.
Bango keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Pinea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinea lands a nice forearm strike.
Pinea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bango tries to bench press Pinea off him but Pinea keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Pinea are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Pinea tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bango is looking for a sweep.
Bango parries the strikes from Pinea easily there. Pinea is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bango to escape.
Pinea cracks Bango with a big elbow.
An elbow from Pinea crashes against the mat.
Pinea lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bango is trying to improve his position.
Bango taking a bit of punishment here - Pinea scoring with strikes.
Pinea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pinea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bango's legs. #T3#
Bango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bango is still trying to improve position.
Pinea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Bango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinea lands some shots froms side control.
Pinea 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.
Bango is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pinea connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Pinea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pinea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pinea working the ground and pound but Bango is defending the strikes.
Pinea wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy.
Pinea working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Bango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinea controls the position.
Bango is trying to control Pinea's posture but Pinea avoids it.
Bango is looking for a sweep.
Bango parries the strikes from Pinea easily there. Pinea is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bango to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bango sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pinea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bango knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bango is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bango misses with a body kick.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Pinea moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Pinea shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bango manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Bango is retaining full guard.
Bango is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinea is looking to control Bango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinea avoid being mounted?
Pinea wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea is trying to maintain the position but Bango is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Bango prevents Pinea from improving his position.
Bango wants to free his trapped foot but Pinea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinea moves into full guard.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
Bango throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely.
Pinea controls Bango momentarily but Bango frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pinea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinea wants to sweep but no luck.
Bango trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bango.
Bango throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bango throws a jab when Pinea was well out of range.#CL#
Pinea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Bango.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Bango tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Bango prevents the takedown attempt.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bango blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Pinea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pinea scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bango can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Pinea are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pinea controlling the position from side mount.
Pinea looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bango is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Pinea.
Check out the look on Pinea's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pinea scoring with punches from side control.
Pinea in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea cracks Bango with a big right hand but Bango just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bango manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bango tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Bango avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinea.
Bango is controlling Pinea's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bango keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bango walks into a straight right hand from Pinea.
Pinea wants to clinch up but Bango keeps it at a distance.
Bango throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Bango throws a body punch but Pinea moves out of range.
Bango misses with a low kick.
Pinea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bango circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinea checks a leg kick.
Pinea slips under a jab from Bango.
Pinea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango misses with a low kick as Pinea jumps back.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinea.
Bango sneaks back into half guard.
Bango controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bango can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koko Pinea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bango wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy.
Pinea wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy.
Bango is looking for a sweep. Pinea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pinea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bango defending well though.
Pinea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bango moves into full guard.
Pinea won't allow Bango to sweep him here.
Pinea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Bango blocks nicely.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Bango has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bango has his hands on Pinea's head, controlling the position.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bango throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bango enables Pinea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bango manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinea stays in close to Bango's body and controls the position.
Bango 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.
Pinea is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Pinea is pushing down on Bango's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bango is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinea has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pinea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pinea seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bango for as long as he can get away with.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DJ Bango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bango regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pinea distracts Bango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinea 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
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Event:
PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Bango throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Bango staying out of range there.
Bango defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bango staying out of range there.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bango throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Bango misses with a body kick.
Bango throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Bango walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Bango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bango comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bango tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bango throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Bango throws a leg kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand. #T1#
Thomas lands a jab to Bango's midsection.
Bango swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Bango was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bango defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Bango swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bango misses with an uppercut.
Bango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Bango's ribs.
Bango delivers a nice body kick.
Bango looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bango misses with a head kick.
Bango misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bango attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bango doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bango.
Bango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Bango loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bango throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bango tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Bango is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bango.
Bango misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas slips a jab from Bango.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bango throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bango looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Bango lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bango at a distance.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Bango slips the punch.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bango misses the target.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Bango moved out of range nicely.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bango had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bango doesn't seem bothered though.
Bango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bango staying out of range there.
Bango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bango lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bango looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bango takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Bango misses with a head kick.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Bango with an uppercut!
Bango throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Bango needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Bango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bango on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bango looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Bango throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bango throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Bango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Bango moved out of range.
Bango misses with a body shot.
Bango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas jabs at Bango's body.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Bango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Bango counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bango might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bango throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bango misses with a straight right.
Bango works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas lands a jab to Bango's midsection.
Bango blocks a jab.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas moves out of range as Bango strikes.
Bango misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Bango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bango throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bango 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Bango.
Bango throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Bango takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Bango just misses with a punch to the body.
Bango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas jabs Bango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bango stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Bango saw that one coming.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Bango's belly button to the back.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Bango.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bango moves out of range of the strikes.
Bango looks to throw a body kick
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Bango cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bango off the cage and back into range.
Bango throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Bango tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bango looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bango throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Bango slips a straight right by Thomas.
Bango misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters circling a little - Bango finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bango looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bango on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bango misses its intended target.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas slips under a jab.
Bango throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Bango only half commits.
Bango takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Bango had a free shot at his head there.
Bango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bango 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.
Bango fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Bango.
Bango throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Bango lands.#T1#
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Bango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a jab when Bango was well out of range.
Bango slips a straight right by Thomas.
Bango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Bango scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Bango 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bango.
Bango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bango.
Bango walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Thomas takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
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!
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bango momentarily.
Bango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bango.
Bango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Bango's head but Bango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bango throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bango.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Bango swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bango walks into a jab.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Thomas throws a hook but Bango avoids it easily.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bango.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Bango walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Bango doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bango was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Bango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Bango's belly button to the back.
Bango misses with a looping right.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Bango fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Bango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Bango ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Bango is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Bango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bango defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Bango ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Bango slips the punch.
Thomas swings for the body but Bango moves out of range.
Bango misses with a right hand
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DJ Bango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Bango.
Bango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
A relieved looking Tom Thomas 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:
PFC 43 Breaking Point*
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Bango throws a solid leg kick but Manuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bango.
Bango lands with a straight right. Manuel didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Manuel has been cut.
Bango walks into a left hand.
Bango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Bango off the cage and back into range.
Manuel tries to clinch but Bango moves out of range.
A big right from Bango misses.
Manuel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bango momentarily.
Bango on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Bango misses.
Manuel slips under a jab from Bango.
Manuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
Manuel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manuel connects with a right hand. Bango shakes it off.
Manuel throws a right hand that Bango ducks under and follows up with a left that Bango also avoids with ease.
Bango throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Bango digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bango loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.#CL#
Manuel rushes Bango and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manuel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bango to keep the fight standing.
Bango gets through Manuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bango creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manuel pushes Bango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bango.
Manuel fails to pull guard.
Bango throws a head punch that misses.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Bango holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bango lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Bango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manuel presses Bango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bango pushes Manuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Manuel successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bango doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bango manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Manuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manuel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bango has managed to get both his arms back between Manuel's legs - danger averted.
Bango 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.
Bango postures up in Manuel's guard and throws a big left but Manuel blocks it. #SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Bango's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bango works his way back into a safe position though.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Manuel is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bango has his hands clasped together but Manuel extends and breaks Bango's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manuel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel 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:
PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bango lands a head kick!
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Bango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bango tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Bango's guard.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Bango has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bango with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Bango defends easily.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bango defends it easily.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz has his hands on Bango's head, controlling the position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bango being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bango moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bango throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Bango regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Bango is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bango avoid being mounted?
Bango is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Bango works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz distracts Bango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bango keeps moving.
Bango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bango keeps moving.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bango works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bango is keeping the position for now.
Bango seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
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 DJ Bango will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Bango sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bango bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Bango cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz misses the body punch #KD#
and Bango counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bango finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bango - that will leave a mark!
Bango drops Cruz with a big left hand! Cruz is injured, injured bad! Bango jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
Our winner, DJ Bango, 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:
PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Bango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincekum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincekum! But no joy.
Bango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bango throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bango cracks Lincekum with a good jab.
Bango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bango has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bango has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bango there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bango sizes up Lincekum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Bango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand.
Bango misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Lincekum.
Bango lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincekum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lincekum is looking to slow Bango down with leg kicks.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Bango avoids them all with ease.
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bango misses with a straight left.
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bango throws a right hand that misses
and Lincekum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lincekum.
Bango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lincekum lands a glancing blow to the side of Bango's head.
Bango scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bango swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Bango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Bango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincekum.
Bango is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bango ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
It looked like Bango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bango misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bango throws out the jab.
Lincekum throws out a counter right but Bango avoids it with no problem.
Bango slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Danga de danga de dang - Bango scores with a four punch combination!
Bango throws a lazy uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a right hand to the body.
Bango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lincekum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bango.
Bango slips under a jab.
Lincekum blocks a jab.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bango.
Bango misses with a wild combination.
Lincekum with a hook.#T3#
Bango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bango digs a good hook to Lincekum's body.
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bango throws a big shot that misses.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bango throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lincekum throws an overhand right that lands on Bango's shoulder, as Bango tries to avoid the shot.
Bango throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Bango cracks Lincekum with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum scores with a one two! Bango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lincekum slips a straight right by Bango.
Bango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lincekum jabs Bango right on the nose. Bango blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Bango walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bango scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lincekum in his tracks.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Bango misses with a looping right.
Lincekum takes one on the button.
Bango slips under a jab.
Bango swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
As Bango backs off Lincekum throws a huge counter combo but Bango manages to avoid it all.
Bango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
Bango is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Lincekum misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bango misses the target.
Bango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Bango misses the target.
Lincekum misses with a combination
and Bango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bango misses.
Bango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bango works Lincekum's body with a nice hook.
Bango misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Lincekum there.
Lincekum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bango counters with a stiff right hand.
Bango punishes Lincekum's body with a nice straight punch.
Lincekum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Bango there.#ROC#
Lincekum is rocked!
Bango missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bango throws a body shot but no joy.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Lincekum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Bango moved out of range.
Lincekum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bango at a distance.
Bango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Bango.#T1#
Bango steps in with a hook that catches Lincekum right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bango follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lincekum looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.
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Event:
PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Bango misses the jab.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordignon Miyao is just out of range.
Bango scores with a three punch combo!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bordignon Miyao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bango rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bordignon Miyao's guard! Nice work there by Bango!
My spies in The Beast inform me that Bango has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bango trying to control but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.
Bango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bango postures up.
Bango with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bordignon Miyao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep here but Bango controlling him for the moment.
Bango won't allow Bordignon Miyao to get back to his feet.
Bango looking to sit in guard and control but Bordignon Miyao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bordignon Miyao wants to pass the guard but Bango is keeping the position.
Bango trying to control the position here.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to pass into half guard but Bango pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bango is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Bango defends easily.
Bango throws an elbow that misses. Bordignon Miyao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bango's guard. Nice move by Bordignon Miyao!#REVR##T2#
Bango keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bango pulls Bordignon Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Bordignon Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bango swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bordignon Miyao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bango is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bordignon Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bango is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bordignon Miyao holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bango postures up in Bordignon Miyao's guard and throws a big left but Bordignon Miyao blocks it.
Bango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bordignon Miyao walks into a stiff left hand from Bango.#ROC2#
Bordignon Miyao is rocked!
Bordignon Miyao throws a shot from downtown. Bango moves away and avoids it.
Oh Bordignon Miyao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bordignon Miyao jabs Bango right on the nose. Bango blinks but takes it well.
Bordignon Miyao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bango throws out the jab.
Bordignon Miyao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao seems to have got his legs back now.
Bango misses with a hook.
Bango scores with a jab to the head.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bango.
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses its target.
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Bango counters with a crisp right that sends Bordignon Miyao to the canvas! Bango follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
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Event:
PFC 12 Kwon vs Jenner
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Sirven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bango misses with a body shot.
Bango lands a jab to the nose.
Bango keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sirven slips a straight right by Bango.
Sirven throws a series of punches but Bango avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Sirven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bango is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Sirven seems content to control.
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bango wants to get back to full guard.
Sirven not doing much here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirven is looking to advance position but Bango won't allow it. #T1#
Sirven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirven wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sirven is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bango's head.
Sirven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sirven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bango wants to control but Sirven is keeping busy.
Bango tries to roll over but Sirven keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bango is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sirven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bango defends it well.
Sirven throwing shots but Bango is blocking nicely.
Sirven is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sirven slips under a jab from Bango.
Sirven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Sirven feints the counter takedown.
Bango connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirven. Sirven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirven checks a low kick from Bango.#T3#
Sirven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Sirven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bango is looking to counter punch.
Bango connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirven. Sirven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Bango does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirven.
Sirven thuds his right hand into Bango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirven moves away from the strike by Bango.
Sirven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirven jabs Bango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirven throws a body kick that misses.
Sirven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bango's sensitive parts.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirven is just out of range.#T4#
Bango takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DJ Bango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirven takes one to the side of the head.
Bango throws a jab when Sirven was well out of range.
Sirven shoots in for a takedown but Bango shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Sirven.
Bango takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sirven counters with a good low kick that Bango was not able to check.
Sirven connects with a nice looking jab.
Bango defending well as Sirven loads up on a big left hand.
Bango lands with a shot to the body.
Sirven lands a nice shot that snaps Bango's head back.
Bango throws an off balance right hand
and Sirven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirven shoots in looking for a takedown but Bango manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sirven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bango scores with a nice strike.
Bango connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirven lands with a straight right. Bango didn't see that one coming.
Bango throws a looping overhand right but Sirven ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Sirven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bango throws out a loose jab but Sirven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirven jabs Bango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DJ Bango is winning the standup battle so far.
Bango ducks under a wild hook from Sirven.
Sirven looks to throw the jab but Bango is out of range.
Sirven throws a head kick but Bango moves out of range.
Sirven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bango throws a series of punches but Sirven avoids them all with ease.
Bango misses with a straight left.
Bango cracks Sirven with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Sirven is rocked!
Bango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sirven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bango under the eye.
Sirven connects with a body shot that sends Bango's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirven shoots in and drives through. Bango sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bango. Sirven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirven.
Sirven defending well as Bango loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bango. Sirven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bango.
Sirven throws a hook but Bango avoids it easily.
Bango seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sirven plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Bango.
Sirven throws a head kick that misses.
Sirven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sirven has time to react.
Sirven is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Sirven throws a chopping leg kick but Bango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirven throws a hook but Bango avoids it easily.
Bango tried to counter with a leg kick but Sirven avoided it.
Bango drops Sirven with a big left hand! Sirven is injured, injured bad! Bango jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
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Event:
PFC 3 Tournament showcase
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bango blocks a jab.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Bango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Bango.
Bango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Bango swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Bango moves away and avoids it.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bango walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bango.
Bango misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bango.
Bango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Some wild striking there from Bango.
#T1#
Thomas cracks Bango with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bango.
Bango misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Bango throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Bango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bango throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bango misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bango with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a hook. Bango ducked under it nicely.
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bango avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Bango.
#T2#
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bango had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Bango avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Bango misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Bango missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bango.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Bango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bango misses the jab.
Thomas throws the left hand but Bango avoids the punch easily.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bango thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Bango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bango drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Bango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Bango throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Bango.
Thomas throws a body punch but Bango moves out of range.
A jab from Bango finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bango.
It looked like Bango wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bango throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bango throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Bango looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Bango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bango.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bango misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bango moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bango misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
Bango takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas lands a jab to Bango's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Bango misses the target.
Bango drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bango throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Thomas misses with a hook. Bango ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Bango throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Bango on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bango slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Bango's ribs.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bango moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bango was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango misses with a looping right.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Bango saw that one coming.
Bango is looking to counter punch.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bango might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Bango counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Bango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Bango.#T1#
Bango throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Bango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bango scores with a hook.
Bango throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Bango misses the shot to the body.
Bango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas cracks Bango with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Bango's head but Bango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bango misses with a straight right. #T2#
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bango.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Bango misses with a body shot.
Bango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bango off the cage and back into range.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Bango misses with a straight left.
Bango misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bango takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bango throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Bango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Bango counters with a nice uppercut.
Bango misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Bango is looking to counter punch.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bango slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
Bango moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A jab from Thomas misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bango.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Bango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bango takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Bango's body. Bango takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bango misses with an uppercut
and Bango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bango throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Bango scores with a nice strike.
Bango takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bango lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bango scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bango stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bango misses with a jab to the body
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Bango seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Bango ducks down to avoid it.
Bango is looking for a counter combo.
Bango slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bango misses its intended target.
Thomas lands with a hook. Bango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Bango.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Bango defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Bango looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Bango with an uppercut!
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bango.
Thomas slips a straight right by Bango.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bango misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A big left from Bango misses.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Bango takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bango's head.
Bango blocks a jab.
Thomas takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
Bango connects with a body shot.
Bango looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Bango finds it's target.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Bango's head.
Thomas catches Bango with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Bango uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bango misses the target.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas takes a swing at Bango's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Bango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bango.
Bango takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bango misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas digs a good hook to Bango's body.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Bango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bango misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas tests Bango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bango throws a combination that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Bango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bango lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas tests Bango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bango misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Bango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Bango looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Bango throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bango swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bango looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bango misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Bango had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Thomas catches Bango right on the button with a cross.
Bango throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bango.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bango misses with a straight right.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Bango uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bango missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DJ Bango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bango slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!#KD2#
Bango feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lee sprawling to the canvas! Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bango finish him?!
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Bango delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lee like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). DJ Bango!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Villegas misses with a left hand
enabling Bango to counter with a crisp jab.
Villegas misses with the combination.
Villegas throws a shot to the body.
Bango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Villegas has time to react.
Villegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bango moves away from the strike by Villegas.
Villegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Villegas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bango lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villegas throws the left hand but Bango avoids the punch easily.
Bango walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Villegas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bango swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Villegas's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
Glen Villegas was interviewed post fight and said 'its ok that i lost this fight atleast i give my 110% to this fight . my opponent is tough RESPECT for him. till next time folks goodnight.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 650 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Mate connects with the punch.
Bango checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bango. Mate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bango.
Bango scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Bango misses.
Bango missing with a left hand there. Mate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bango lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Mate gets a clinch.
Mate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bango has a couple of punches blocked by Mate.
A short body shot lands from Mate as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Mate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mate.
Mate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bango's elbow.
Bango swings wildly with an uppercut but Mate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bango taking a breather. #T1#
Mate lands a body shot.
Mate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bango misses with some punches.
Bango throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bango throws an elbow but misses.
Bango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mate.
Mate is working Bango over against the cage.
Mate has Bango pushed against the cage.
Mate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Good body shot from Mate.
Mate is stalling here.
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mate missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mate.
Mate blocks an uppercut.
Mate presses Bango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bango fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bango.
Bango blocks a body shot from Mate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bango throws an elbow but misses.
Mate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Bango lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mate or not.
Bango has a couple of punches blocked by Mate.
Mate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mate slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mate.
Bango avoiding damage as Mate throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mate as the two fighters clinch.
Bango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mate's elbow.
Bango working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mate.
Bango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bango wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Bango is working for takedown but Mate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Mate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bango can't find room to land a body shot as Mate controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mate.
Mate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mate blocks the elbow strike.
Mate blocks an uppercut.
Mate presses Bango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mate cracks Bango with a nice body shot.
Bango misses with some punches.
Mate digs a right hand underneath Bango's ribcage. Bango let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mate.
A head punch on the inside from Bango fails to land.
Mate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bango backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bango misses with a straight right.
Bango loads up on a big right hand but Mate slips the punch.
Mate cracks Bango with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bango scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bango has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Bango there.
Bango misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mate! But no joy.
Mate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bango throwing a counter right hand but Mate manages to avoid it.
Bango misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Mate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DJ Bango is winning the standup battle so far.
Mate wants to land a leg kick but Bango is out of range.
Mate moves away from the strike by Bango.
Good shot there by Bango.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bango has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mate tries to work over Bango's front leg with a kick but Bango checks it.
Mate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bango.
Mate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bango throws out the jab.
Bango fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mate throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Bango blocks the low kick.
Mate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bango makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bango misses with a straight left.
As Bango backs off Mate throws a huge counter combo but Bango manages to avoid it all.
Mate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bango was well out of range. Poor timing from Mate.
Bango looks to score with a jab to the body but Mate is just out of range.
Mate works the jab nicely.
Bango staying out of range there.
Mate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mate jabs Bango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mate cracks Bango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Mate throws a chopping leg kick but Bango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Bango misses. #T2#
Mate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mate misses with a leg kick.
Bango connects with a body shot that sends Mate's belly button to the back.
Mate cracks Bango with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bango avoids the body shot from Mate.
Mate throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bango counter with a right hand.
Mate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bango momentarily.
Bango avoids the body shot from Mate.
Mate misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Mate there.
Mate misses with a looping left.
Bango takes a swing at Mate's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bango 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bango throws a jab but it's blocked by Mate. #T3#
Bango throws a shot to the body.
Mate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
Mate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mate misses with a shot to the body
and Bango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bango misses with a low kick.
Bango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mate moves away.
Good work by Bango as he checks the leg kick.
Bango was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mate throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bango to counter with a crisp jab.
Mate throws a hook to the side of Bango's head but Bango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mate cracks Bango with a good jab.
Bango is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bango moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bango connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mate scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mate punishes Bango's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Bango keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mate lands with a nice body kick.
Mate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bango connects with a body shot that sends Mate's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Bango finds it's target.
Mate clobbers Bango with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mate throws out a powerful jab.
Mate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bango moves away.
Bango is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mate throws a head kick that misses.
Bango throws an overhand right that lands on Mate's shoulder, as Mate tries to avoid the shot.
Mate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mate misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Mate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bango takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bango circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Bango.
Bango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bango ducks under a wild hook from Mate.
Nice straight punches there by Bango. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bango.
Mate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mate slips a jab from Bango.
Mate connects with a body shot.
Mate thuds his right hand into Bango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bango misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bango keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bango misses with an uppercut
and Mate counters with a stiff right hand.
Mate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mate dodges the punch combination from Bango.
#T1#
Bango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mate.
The fighters circling - Bango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bango throws out a powerful jab.
Bango throws a right and a left that Mate avoids nicely.
Bango sets himself, and Mate steps forward looking for the clinch! Bango avoids it this time.
Mate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mate wants to land a leg kick but Bango is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bango as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bango.
Mate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Mate moved out of range nicely.
Mate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bango.
Mate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bango.
Mate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Mate with a nice cross.
Bango misses with a looping right.
Mate unleashes a big counter combination but Bango bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mate dodges the punch combination from Bango.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bango on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mate slips a jab from Bango.
Bango throws a hook but Mate avoids it easily.
Mate throws a body shot but no joy.
Mate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bango.
Mate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Mate. That snapped Bango's head back.
A cross from Bango lands.
Mate works the jab nicely.
Mate swinging wildly here.
Bango is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bango closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mate throws a right hand that Bango ducks under and follows up with a left that Bango also avoids with ease.
Mate takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mate. That's going to slow Bango down.
Mate staying out of range there.
Mate ducks under a wild hook from Bango.
Mate scores with the left hand. Bango knows he should have avoided that one.
Mate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bango.
Mate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bango momentarily.
Mate misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bango moves into the clinch.
Bango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mate's elbow. #T4#
Mate pushes Bango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bango blocks the elbow strike.
Bango misses with some punches.
Mate scores with a hook to the body.
Bango throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mate lands a body shot.
Mate works on Bango's body with a couple of short punches.
Mate lands a shot to the body.
Bango throws a head punch that misses.
Mate avoiding damage.
Mate misses with a body punch.
Mate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Mate.
I've got Mate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Dave Mate!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for DJ Bango!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Dave Mate!
Dave Mate wins by split decision!
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