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Event:
DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Dharris has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dharris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dharris manages to end up in side control.
Banahatti tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The referee warns Banahatti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dharris lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Banahatti is rocked!
Dharris lands a big shot to the head and Banahatti winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hafir Dharris !
Hafir Dharris 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:
DMMA 55: Pinkman vs Kamenev
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Bigtitties misses with a shot to the body
and Banahatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigtitties misses with a body shot.
Bigtitties slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bigtitties throws a jab when Banahatti was well out of range.
Bigtitties swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banahatti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bigtitties paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bigtitties throws an uppercut from hell that sends Banahatti clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bigtitties stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meluv Bigtitties!
Meluv Bigtitties decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 47: Alderidge vs Pinkman
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Banahatti counters with a left and a right that stings McCain .
Banahatti misses with an uppercut
and McCain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Banahatti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Banahatti's shoulder, as Banahatti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
Banahatti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banahatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banahatti. That did some damage!
McCain lands with a cross.
Banahatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banahatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCain tries to avoid it but Banahatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCain to the ground. McCain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCain misses the jab.
BOOM! McCain lands a beautiful left hook that drops Banahatti. Banahatti tries to recover but McCain is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Banahatti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain !
After winning the bout, Lucas McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Flijers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Banahatti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banahatti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flijers tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Flijers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flijers tries to reverse the position but Banahatti maintains control.
Flijers's coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flijers is working hard here to advance position.
Banahatti is landing with some decent strikes but Flijers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banahatti lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flijers is looking to get to half guard.
Flijers tries to hold on but Banahatti postures up.
Banahatti landing shots from mount.
Flijers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banahatti on the ground.
Banahatti landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flijers is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Banahatti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Flijers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flijers regains half guard.
Flijers is looking to control Banahatti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flijers avoid being mounted?
Banahatti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banahatti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flijers is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banahatti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banahatti working over Flijers with some ground and pound. Flijers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flijers is controlling Banahatti's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Banahatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Flijers is trying to maintain the position but Banahatti is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Banahatti wants to work for an arm triangle but Flijers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flijers is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banahatti slips a nice elbow through Flijers's hands, connecting with Flijers's forehead.
Banahatti is nestled in close to Flijers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banahatti lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flijers is not content to let Banahatti control the position.
Flijers trying to control but Banahatti postures up.
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banahatti is looking to advance position but Flijers won't allow it.
Flijers is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Banahatti working the head and body with strikes.
Flijers tries to roll over but Banahatti keeps him under control.
Flijers trying to control from the bottom.
Banahatti lands strikes from half guard.
Flijers wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy.
Banahatti scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Banahatti maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Flijers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banahatti has cracked it and Flijers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banahatti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bhima Banahatti!
Bhima Banahatti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DMMA 30: Niaz vs Nansen
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Four tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Banahatti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banahatti. #SUB#
Four working for a triangle but Banahatti defends it easily.
#SUB#
Four has his foot on Banahatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banahatti works his way back into a safe position though.
Banahatti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banahatti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banahatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Four works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banahatti throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banahatti is aware though and is defending well.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banahatti scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Banahatti has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Four to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Banahatti is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Four pulls down on the head and he's put Banahatti to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Panda Four! |
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Event:
DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Banahatti scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Wolf Von Hardenberg has been cut.
Von Hardenberg clobbers Banahatti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Bhima Banahatti has been cut.
Von Hardenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banahatti feinted with a counter takedown.
Banahatti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banahatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Von Hardenberg sends Banahatti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Von Hardenberg is motioning to the referee to let Banahatti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Banahatti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Hardenberg throws a lazy right hand but Banahatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banahatti feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Banahatti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banahatti shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Hardenberg tries to sprawl out of it but Banahatti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Hardenberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Hardenberg misses with a right hand #TD#
and Banahatti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Hardenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti content to stall in guard here.
Banahatti seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hardenberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Von Hardenberg 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Banahatti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Hardenberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Hardenberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Banahatti postures up.
Von Hardenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Banahatti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Banahatti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banahatti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banahatti throws an elbow that misses. Von Hardenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banahatti's guard. Nice move by Von Hardenberg!#REVB##T3#
Banahatti trying to control the position.
Von Hardenberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banahatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hardenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banahatti trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hardenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Von Hardenberg preventing the sweep. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Banahatti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Hardenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Von Hardenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Banahatti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banahatti is looking to control Von Hardenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banahatti avoid being mounted?
Banahatti gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf Von Hardenberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Banahatti moves out of range as Von Hardenberg strikes.
Von Hardenberg misses with a hook.
Von Hardenberg misses with an uppercut.
Von Hardenberg misses with a straight right.
Von Hardenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Hardenberg 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.
Banahatti takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Banahatti gets a double leg takedown into Von Hardenberg's guard.
Banahatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hardenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hardenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Hardenberg, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banahatti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Von Hardenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Banahatti is proving a slippery customer.
Bhima Banahatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Von Hardenberg trying to control the position here.
Von Hardenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banahatti stays in close to Von Hardenberg's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Von Hardenberg! Banahatti is out on his feet! Von Hardenberg rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Banahatti is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Banahatti is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf Von Hardenberg!
Wolf Von Hardenberg 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:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abdul Kaloev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bhima Banahatti!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Banahatti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
And Banahatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaloev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Kaloev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaloev (2) vs (0) Banahatti
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaloev from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev passes Banahatti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banahatti is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Banahatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kaloev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banahatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Banahatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banahatti is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banahatti! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (5) vs (0) Banahatti
Banahatti tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kaloev is working for a guillotine from mount but Banahatti frees his head quite easily.
Banahatti is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB#
Kaloev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banahatti has worked his arm free - good work by Banahatti!
Kaloev wants to control but Banahatti is keeping him busy.
Banahatti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kaloev tries for a kimura but Banahatti is defending well.
Banahatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaloev wants to control for a moment but Banahatti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Banahatti is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaloev.
#T3#
Banahatti is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banahatti is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Banahatti looking to control.
Kaloev passes into half guard. #T4#
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is defending well.
Banahatti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banahatti is trying to control the position but Kaloev postures up.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in to control the position.
Banahatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaloev pushes down on Banahatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banahatti sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banahatti is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Banahatti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banahatti's guard.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Banahatti won't allow it.
Kaloev works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (8) vs (0) Banahatti
Kaloev looking to control but Banahatti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banahatti regains half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be working for a kimura but Banahatti defends the submission attempt.
Banahatti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banahatti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Banahatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Banahatti keeps moving.
Kaloev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Banahatti keeps moving.
Kaloev is really struggling to control Banahatti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banahatti is keeping the position for now.
Banahatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaloev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaloev (8) vs (2) Banahatti
Banahatti forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaloev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banahatti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banahatti's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaloev (12) vs (2) Banahatti#SUB#
Kaloev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Banahatti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaloev's guard. Nice work there by Banahatti.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaloev (12) vs (4) Banahatti#T9#
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaloev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Banahatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kaloev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kaloev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10#
Banahatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaloev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaloev controls Banahatti momentarily but Banahatti frees himself.
Kaloev wants to improve his position but instead Banahatti has moved into half guard.
Kaloev wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Banahatti seems to be working for a kimura but Kaloev defends the submission attempt.
Kaloev regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Banahatti won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Banahatti wants to pass the guard but Kaloev is keeping the position.
Banahatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaloev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banahatti forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev is looking to sweep but instead, Banahatti has passed into half guard.
Banahatti passes into side control, despite Kaloev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (12) vs (7) Banahatti
Kaloev is trying to work for a sweep but Banahatti has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaloev (12) vs (9) Banahatti#T12#
Banahatti controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Banahatti is working for a guillotine from mount but Kaloev frees his head quite easily.
Kaloev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banahatti looking to control but Kaloev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaloev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Kaloev tries to lock up and control but Banahatti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Banahatti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaloev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaloev is looking to improve his position but Banahatti isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaloev tries to hold on but Banahatti postures up.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Banahatti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaloev is squirming around, avoiding Banahatti's attempts to control the action.
Kaloev is desperately trying to improve his position but Banahatti has a good base and remains in mount.
Banahatti trying to control but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banahatti controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaloev takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A very excited looking Abdul Kaloev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ACA 16: Sekera vs Kalishnikov
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Cumhaill slips under a jab from Banahatti.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banahatti.
Cumhaill throws a nice looking combination but Banahatti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Banahatti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Banahatti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cumhaill has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Banahatti is looking to defend but Cumhaill has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Banahatti! Cumhaill pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Banahatti taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fionn Cumhaill!
Fionn Cumhaill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 374 Banahatti Vs Komaroff
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Banahatti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Komaroff to score with a decent uppercut.
Komaroff scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Banahatti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti drops an elbow to the side of Komaroff's head.
Komaroff pushes Banahatti off looking to stand but Banahatti dives back in and keeps control.
Banahatti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banahatti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Komaroff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Komaroff is trying to stand.
Komaroff is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Banahatti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banahatti wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it.
Banahatti stops Komaroff from getting back to his feet.
Banahatti is looking to take a break and control but Komaroff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Komaroff pushes Banahatti off looking to stand but Banahatti dives back in and keeps control.
Banahatti 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komaroff slaps away a takedown attempt from Banahatti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banahatti shoots in looking for a takedown but Komaroff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banahatti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Komaroff throws out a counter right but Banahatti avoids it with no problem.
Banahatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.
Banahatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komaroff pinned against the cage. Komaroff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhima Banahatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Banahatti scores with a takedown into Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Banahatti'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.#T2#
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Komaroff has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banahatti wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banahatti prevents Komaroff from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Banahatti shoots in and gets a takedown into Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banahatti works over Komaroff with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banahatti landing with the ground and pound.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banahatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff is looking to stand up but Banahatti isn't so interested in that idea.
Banahatti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Komaroff is looking to stand up but Banahatti isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff misses with a left hand #TD#
and Banahatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Komaroff won't be happy with that.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti drags him back down.
Komaroff parries the strikes from Banahatti easily there. Banahatti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Komaroff to escape.
Banahatti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Banahatti crashes against the mat.
Komaroff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banahatti is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banahatti is putting a hurting on Komaroff here, landing some big shots from side control.
Komaroff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bhima Banahatti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Komaroff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banahatti manages to avoid it.
Banahatti blocks a jab.
Banahatti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut. Banahatti saw that one coming.#TD#
Banahatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Komaroff's guard.
Banahatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banahatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banahatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banahatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around?
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banahatti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff wants to stand but Banahatti is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Komaroff moves out of range as Banahatti strikes.#TD#
Banahatti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komaroff sprawls well initially but Banahatti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komaroff manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Banahatti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banahatti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komaroff is looking to escape.
Banahatti winds up and cracks Komaroff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff is looking to escape.
Banahatti wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff is looking to escape.
Banahatti working over Komaroff with some ground and pound. Komaroff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Komaroff is trying to stand.
#T2#
Komaroff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banahatti stalling.
Banahatti is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banahatti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Komaroff taking some punishment here, with Banahatti in his half guard. #ROC#Komaroff is rocked!
Banahatti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Komaroff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banahatti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Komaroff is still in real trouble! Can Banahatti finish him?
Banahatti unloads with some huge strikes here! Komaroff is out! Banahatti wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bhima Banahatti!
Bhima Banahatti is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bhima Banahatti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from MacDoughall misses its intended target.
Banahatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacDoughall defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by MacDoughall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacDoughall.
Danga de danga de dang - MacDoughall scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Banahatti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banahatti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banahatti slows the pace down.
Banahatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Banahatti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banahatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes. #T1#
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti landing a few strikes.
Banahatti is working MacDoughall over with some ground and pound from side control.
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banahatti working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes.
Banahatti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacDoughall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Banahatti working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet but Banahatti drags him back down.
MacDoughall gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Banahatti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
BOOM! Banahatti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banahatti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that MacDoughall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
MacDoughall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banahatti on the ground.
Banahatti with shots to the head and body - MacDoughall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Banahatti cracks MacDoughall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#MacDoughall is rocked!
Banahatti with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh MacDoughall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banahatti lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banahatti postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! MacDoughall is out cold - huge knockout for Banahatti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bhima Banahatti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bhima Banahatti thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Banahatti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sobieskiego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banahatti tries to score with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep.
Sobieskiego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banahatti's best efforts.
Sobieskiego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banahatti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banahatti's back!
You can see the frustration on Banahatti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sobieskiego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobieskiego misses with punches from the back. #ES#
Banahatti is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banahatti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banahatti loads up on a big right hand but Sobieskiego slips the punch.
Banahatti looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Banahatti misses. #T1##TD#
Banahatti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banahatti lands in his opponent's guard.
Banahatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sobieskiego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobieskiego wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banahatti is now in half guard.
Banahatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banahatti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sobieskiego with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banahatti working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banahatti lands a nice short elbow.
Banahatti prevents Sobieskiego from standing back up.
Sobieskiego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banahatti.
Banahatti with the ground and pound but Sobieskiego uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Banahatti is working Sobieskiego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobieskiego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banahatti works over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound from guard.
Banahatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banahatti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sobieskiego's head.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banahatti is aware though and is defending well.
Banahatti throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobieskiego trying to keep a closed guard but Banahatti is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Banahatti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sobieskiego's head.
Sobieskiego is trying to hold Banahatti in close to prevent damage but Banahatti has managed to pass into half guard.
Banahatti prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.
Sobieskiego is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banahatti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sobieskiego trying to control from the bottom.
Sobieskiego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti.
Banahatti is trying to control. Sobieskiego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sobieskiego wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy.
Sobieskiego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti. #T4#
Sobieskiego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banahatti winds up and cracks Sobieskiego with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banahatti is looking to take a break and control but Sobieskiego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banahatti pulls his head out easily.
Sobieskiego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti.
Sobieskiego trying to control but Banahatti postures up.
Sobieskiego on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banahatti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhima Banahatti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banahatti shoots in for a double leg but Sobieskiego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Banahatti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sobieskiego did well to prevent Banahatti getting side control.
Banahatti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banahatti working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banahatti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banahatti trying to control the action but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhima Banahatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego tries to kick Banahatti off but Banahatti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sobieskiego gets full guard.#T1#
Banahatti looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobieskiego has wrist control.
Banahatti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banahatti connects with a couple of short punches.
Banahatti lands a couple of digs.
Banahatti wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieskiego lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sobieskiego is fighting to break Banahatti's control of his arms but Banahatti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Banahatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banahatti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sobieskiego looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banahatti is pulling down on Sobieskiego's head to control his posture.
Banahatti wants to sweep here but Sobieskiego controlling him for the moment.
Banahatti is pulling down on Sobieskiego's head to control his posture. #T3#
Banahatti wants to stand but Sobieskiego is controlling the position.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Sobieskiego from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Banahatti scores with a takedown into Sobieskiego's guard.
Banahatti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sobieskiego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Banahatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banahatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieskiego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banahatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banahatti chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobieskiego looking to control.
Sobieskiego is striking from the bottom but Banahatti uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Banahatti trying to control from half guard but Sobieskiego is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhima Banahatti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Banahatti fails to land the takedown.
Banahatti shoots for a takedown but Sobieskiego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banahatti shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhima Banahatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banahatti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sobieskiego counter with a right hand.
Banahatti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego circles away.
Sobieskiego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Banahatti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banahatti lands strikes from half guard.
Banahatti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to full guard.
Banahatti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobieskiego tries to get to full guard but Banahatti has control of the leg.
Banahatti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banahatti working the head and body with strikes.
Banahatti lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banahatti lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Banahatti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sobieskiego has hold of Banahatti's hands but Banahatti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banahatti working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banahatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
Banahatti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Sobieskiego is rocked!
Banahatti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobieskiego is still in real trouble! Can Banahatti finish him?
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banahatti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobieskiego seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Banahatti there.
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!
Nice strikes from Banahatti there. #T3#
Sobieskiego wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobieskiego is staying active underneath Banahatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banahatti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banahatti working Sobieskiego over with strikes.
Banahatti working Sobieskiego over with strikes.
Sobieskiego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banahatti is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banahatti connects with a nice short shot to Sobieskiego's temple.
Banahatti thows a huge punch but Sobieskiego dodges it nicely.
Sobieskiego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobieskiego trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Sobieskiego might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banahatti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sobieskiego taking some punishment here, with Banahatti in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Banahatti.
Banahatti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sobieskiego defending well though.
Nice strikes from Banahatti there.
Bhima Banahatti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobieskiego is trying to stand up here but Banahatti is controlling him well.
Banahatti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sobieskiego is staying active underneath Banahatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobieskiego trying to control here.
Sobieskiego on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhima Banahatti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banahatti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhima Banahatti!
Bhima Banahatti 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:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Banahatti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Komaroff is trying to stand back up but Banahatti is controlling him
Komaroff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Komaroff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banahatti.
Komaroff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banahatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banahatti controlling the action here.
Banahatti prevents Komaroff from standing back up.
Komaroff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti.
Banahatti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komaroff's head.
Komaroff wants to get back to his feet.
Banahatti thows a huge punch but Komaroff dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is trying to stand.
Banahatti trying to control the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Banahatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banahatti 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.#T1#
Banahatti working the head and body with strikes.
Komaroff pushes Banahatti off looking to stand but Banahatti dives back in and keeps control.
Komaroff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banahatti.
Komaroff is trying to stand up here but Banahatti is controlling him well.
Banahatti is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Komaroff is trying to stand up here but Banahatti is controlling him well.
Banahatti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Komaroff is trying to escape back to his feet but Banahatti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Komaroff parries the strikes from Banahatti easily there. Banahatti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Komaroff to escape.
Banahatti throws a strike aimed at the side of Komaroff's head but Komaroff avoids it well.#T2#
Banahatti working the ground and pound.
Banahatti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Banahatti working the ground and pound from side control.
Komaroff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banahatti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Banahatti working the ground and pound.
Banahatti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Komaroff taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komaroff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Banahatti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banahatti controls the position.
Komaroff is trying to buck Banahatti off.#T3#
Banahatti looks up at the clock and then as Komaroff takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banahatti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Banahatti grinds an elbow into Komaroff's temple.
Banahatti lands a strong strike to the head of Komaroff. That's dazed him! Banahatti looking to finish here. Komaroff is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Banahatti lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhima Banahatti!
Bhima Banahatti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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