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Event:
HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Banjo scores with a jab to the body.
Banjo tries to clinch but Lo moves out of range.
Banjo moves away from the strike by Lo.
Banjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Banjo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banjo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lo with a body shot.#CL2#
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Banjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo controlling Lo's posture. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Lo defends easily.
#T1#
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Banjo working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Banjo managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banjo holds on and takes a little breather.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lo uses it to pass to side control.
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Lo controlling from side mount.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Banjo prevents Lo from moving into mount. #T3#
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo tries to advance to mount but Banjo denies him.
Banjo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banjo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lo is staying active.
Banjo tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Banjo is letting Lo control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Banjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banjo is not content to let Lo control the position.
Banjo is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Banjo keeps Lo under control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banjo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lo easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mer Lo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo is just out of range.
Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Banjo throws a shot to the body.
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lo.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Banjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lo tries a body shot but Banjo blocks it.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to pull guard but Banjo won't allow it.
#TD2#
Banjo successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mer Lo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lo trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Banjo controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself. #SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Banjo has momentary wrist control but Lo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into half guard.
Banjo is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Banjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Banjo with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control.
Lo working away.
Banjo is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo landing a few strikes. #T4#
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Lo staying calm.
Banjo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo dominating with strikes here.
Banjo tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banjo is looking to improve his position but Lo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Banjo.
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Banjo's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Banjo clinches.
Banjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olu Banjo.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo stands there with Banjo around his waist. Banjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lo working aggressively here.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Lo misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo. #BC2#
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Banjo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Banjo clinches.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it.
Banjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Banjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Banjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banjo controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Lo working away.
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Lo grinds an elbow into Banjo's temple.
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Banjo tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position. #T3#
Lo trying to control the position but Banjo is working away.
Banjo regains half guard.
Banjo is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Banjo has hold of Lo's hands but Lo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banjo is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Lo is keen to just control but Banjo is a slippery customer.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lo passes to full mount!
Lo avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#T4#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Lo.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Banjo tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
Olu Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lo, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
Mer Lo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Banjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Nice body punch from Banjo.
Banjo throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Savette.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Banjo moves away and avoids it.
Banjo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banjo scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Savette.
Banjo misses with a shot to the body
and Banjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.
Banjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banjo punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette thumps Banjo with a low kick.#T1##CL#
Banjo pushes Savette up against the cage in a clinch.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Savette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savette walks away with a smile on his face. Banjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savette throws out the jab.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Banjo wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Banjo misses its target.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Banjo moves away and avoids it.
Savette throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Savette throws a head kick that misses.
Banjo moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Banjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Banjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Banjo ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Banjo is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Savette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banjo checks it well.
Savette tests Banjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banjo lands a nice looking body shot.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Banjo moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Banjo wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banjo swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banjo counters with a two punch combo.
Banjo lands with a right hand.
Banjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Banjo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Banjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Savette lands a leg kick that knocks Banjo off balance momentarily.
Savette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Banjo digs a good body shot into Savette's ribs.
Savette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
A leg kick checked by Banjo.
Banjo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Nice defenses there by Savette.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savette misses the jab.
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Banjo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Banjo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banjo works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Banjo lands a jab to Savette's midsection.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette thumps Banjo with a low kick.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it.
Banjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Banjo. Beautiful body shot.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Savette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banjo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banjo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savette with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Banjo moves out of range of the body kick from Savette.
Banjo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Banjo jabs at Savette's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Banjo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savette connects with the punch.
Savette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banjo.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banjo at a distance.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo slips a straight right by Savette.
A quick step to the side and Banjo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Savette feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Banjo misses its target.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banjo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette misses with a leg kick
and Banjo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Banjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savette misses with a hook. Banjo ducked under it nicely.
Banjo slips a jab and a cross from Savette.
Banjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Banjo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Banjo is just out of range.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savette lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette throws a push kick but Banjo slaps the foot to one side.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savette. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
and Banjo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savette thinking.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette jabs Banjo right on the nose. Banjo blinks but takes it well.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.
Banjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Banjo slips under a jab from Savette.
Banjo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette throws a jab when Banjo was well out of range.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Banjo scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banjo checks a leg kick.
Savette lands a body shot.
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Savette scores with a jab. Banjo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Savette.
Banjo wants to clinch.
Savette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banjo jabs Savette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Banjo closes the distance and clinches.
Savette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Banjo blocks a low kick nicely.
Savette misses with the combination.
Banjo scores with a hook to the body. Savette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.#T4#
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banjo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette misses with a few strikes there.
Savette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savette scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Banjo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Banjo manages to break the clinch.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette throws a series of punches but Banjo avoids them all with ease.
Savette with a hook.
Savette throws a lazy head kick
and Banjo counters with a left to the body.
Savette is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Banjo.
Banjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Banjo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Banjo.
Banjo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Banjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Banjo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savette.
Banjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banjo checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Banjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Savette misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Banjo clinches.
Banjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savette walks away with a smile on his face. Banjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Savette misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Banjo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banjo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
Savette dodges the punch combination from Banjo.
Savette throws a low kick but Banjo moves out of range easily.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Savette does no damage.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banjos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banjo punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Banjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banjo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savette circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Banjo tries to clinch but Savette is having none of it.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savette tried to score with a low kick but Banjo checks it.
Banjo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Banjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Savette circles away.
Savette lands an overhand right.#CL#
Banjo drives through and clinches with Savette against the cage.
#BC#
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette lands a leg kick that knocks Banjo off balance momentarily.
Savette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banjo on the side of the head.
Banjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Banjo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette scores with a leg kick.
Banjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.#T3#
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Savette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Banjo is out of range.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Savette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banjo is able to avoid easily.
Banjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banjo throws out a loose jab but Savette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
Banjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Banjo swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Savette throws a head kick that misses.
Savette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banjo counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Banjo misses.
Savette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Banjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savette working aggressively here.
#TD#
Banjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banjo is pulling down on Savette's head. It's preventing any offense from Savette, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Banjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olu Banjo.
I think Savette has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Savette! |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
A jab from Banjo does it's job there.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banjo.
Banjo lands a jab to the nose.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Banjo didn't see that one coming.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from Banjo lands.#KD#
Hernandez lands a big right hand that sends Banjo crashing to the mat! Hernandez stays standing though and waves Banjo back to his feet!#ROC#Banjo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Banjo! Hernandez dives in looking to finish! Banjo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez 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:
HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banjo misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Hassan scores with the left hand. Banjo knows he should have avoided that one.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hassan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hassan defends well.#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan passes Banjo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banjo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan. #T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for subs from the bottom but Hassan mounts him!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hassan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hassan avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a guillotine from mount but Banjo frees his head quite easily.
Hassan avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#T3#
Banjo is squirming around, avoiding Hassan's attempts to control the action.
Banjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hassan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banjo tries to lock up and control but Hassan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hassan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Banjo turns into him and now he's in Hassan's guard.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. #T4#
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Banjo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Banjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Banjo.
Banjo looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Banjo.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Banjo takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banjo blocks a jab.
Banjo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##TD#
Hassan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banjo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hassan defends it easily.
Hassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Banjo is retaining full guard.
Hassan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hassan passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hassan pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Banjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banjo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banjo won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
Abdi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banjo is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banjo throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?
Banjo scores with a punch to the head.
Banjo throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Banjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Banjo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Banjo misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Hassan.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Banjo moved out of range.
Banjo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Banjo.
Banjo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banjo misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Banjo didn't expect that.
Hassan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Banjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olu Banjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Banjo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Banjo moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan throws a jab when Banjo was well out of range.
Banjo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banjo throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hassan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hassan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hassan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Hassan wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Banjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hassan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banjo.#SUB#
Hassan tries for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
Banjo is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it.
Banjo is looking to reverse the position.#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.
You can see the frustration on Banjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banjo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banjo wants to control but Hassan postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banjo's waist but Banjo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Banjo's head back.
Banjo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abdi Hassan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Banjo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Banjo cracks Hassan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banjo throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Banjo leaves Hassan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banjo lands with a good body shot.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banjo moves away.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Banjo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Banjo looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
Hassan jabs Banjo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hassan slips a straight right by Banjo.
Banjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Banjo does no damage.
Hassan shoots in and drives through. Banjo sprawls well.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Banjo.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Banjo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Hassan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banjo defends it well. #T3#
Hassan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banjo wants to control but Hassan is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hassan trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hassan is trying to work for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for subs from the bottom but Hassan mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Banjo slips a straight right by Hassan.
Banjo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan shoots for a takedown but Banjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banjo throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Banjo moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Banjo jabs at Hassan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Banjo misses.
Banjo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Banjo didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Banjo has Hassan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
Hassan stands and throws Banjo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hassan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hassan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banjo is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it. #T3#
Banjo manages to get back to half guard.
Hassan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Banjo's thigh. Banjo counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo working for a triangle but Hassan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Banjo has an active guard here but Hassan has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdi Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Abdi Hassan, 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:
HFC 52: Sidorov vs Chai
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olu Banjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banjo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banjo connects with a jab.
Banjo connects with the punch.
Banjo misses with a few strikes there.
Banjo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banjo's corner calls for a 1-2. Banjo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banjo pinned against the cage. Banjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Banjo, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Banjo against the cage but Banjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Banjo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov shoots in but Banjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Banjo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Banjo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banjo scores with a body shot.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Olu Banjo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banjo lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banjo finish him?
Banjo cracks Magomedov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Magomedov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Banjo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Magomedov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olu Banjo! |
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Event:
HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa catches Banjo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Akutagawa drops Banjo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banjo looks back up at him and smiles so Akutagawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Banjo is rocked!
Banjo misses with a left hand
and Akutagawa counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Banjo out cold! What a finish! Akutagawa is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
A less than humble Ryu Akutagawa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Devereaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Banjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banjo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Devereaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo throws a lazy right hand but Devereaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Banjo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Devereaux takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Banjo pulls guard effortlessly.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Devereaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devereaux has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devereaux uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Devereaux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Banjo wants to control but Devereaux postures up.
Banjo is not content to let Devereaux control the position.
Devereaux advances to mount.
Banjo tries to lock up and control but Devereaux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Banjo is looking to get to half guard.
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux pushes him away.
Devereaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux pushes him away.
Banjo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Devereaux tries to control but Banjo wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo wants to hold on but Devereaux pushes him away.
Devereaux trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Banjo working to try and regain half guard.
Devereaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux postures up.
Devereaux controlling from mount.
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux postures up.
Devereaux trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo gets back to half guard.
Devereaux is looking to advance position but Banjo won't allow it.
Banjo wants to control but Devereaux is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Banjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banjo trying to control here.
Banjo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Devereaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devereaux has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devereaux uses it to pass to side control.
Devereaux trying to control the action but Banjo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux just content to control the position.
Devereaux working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Jab from Banjo.
Banjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Devereaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devereaux.
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banjo manages to circle out of the way.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Banjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banjo! But no joy.#T1#
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Banjo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Devereaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devereaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Devereaux moves into the clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Banjo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Banjo drags the fight down to the ground.
Devereaux trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Devereaux advances position into side control!
Banjo is not content to let Devereaux control the position. #T2#
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Devereaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working.
Banjo struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Banjo wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Devereaux seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Banjo is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Patrice Devereaux!
After the big win, Patrice Devereaux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Louis with that takedown attempt.
Banjo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Banjo misses.
Louis throws a counter high kick but Banjo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Louis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banjo to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Banjo misses.
Banjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Banjo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Louis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Banjo gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage.
Banjo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Banjo manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis postures up.
#T1#
Louis trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo has his hands on Louis's head, controlling the position.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Louis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Louis is pushing down on Banjo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banjo is fighting to maintain full guard but Louis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Banjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banjo wants to control but Louis is keeping busy.
Louis is looking to take a break and control but Banjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banjo is looking for a sweep. Louis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Louis wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Banjo wants to control but Louis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Banjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Louis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Louis trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Louis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Louis has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
Louis postures up.
#SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Louis uses it to pass to side control.
Louis trying to control the position but Banjo is working away. #T4#
Banjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Louis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Louis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banjo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banjo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Louis's best efforts.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Louis controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Banjo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Louis gets the takedown into side control.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working.
Banjo tries to improve position but can't.
Banjo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Louis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banjo, who protects the arm well.
Banjo is not content to let Louis control the position.
Banjo tries to buck Louis off but Louis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo is still trying to improve position.
Louis trying to control the action but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo is trying to get back to half guard.
Banjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Louis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banjo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Banjo actively working from the bottom here.
Banjo is not content to let Louis control the position.
Louis slows the pace down in half guard.
Banjo trying to control here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banjo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Banjo has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.
Banjo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Louis trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banjo has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily.
Olu Banjo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louis wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banjo has control of Louis's left arm, preventing Louis from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Banjo has his feet on Louis's thighs here. He's pushed Louis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Louis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olu Banjo! |
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Event:
HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Banjo misses with a left hand
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banjo swings widly with a right hand
and Banjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banjo takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banjo lands the left hand.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banjo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banjo throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banjo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banjo lands a nice hook to Bean's body. Bean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banjo misses with a jab to the body
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banjo!
A punch lands to the side of Banjo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banjo misses with a left hand
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bean throws a jab when Banjo was well out of range.#T2#
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banjo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bean rather than just go for the knockout.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bean slips a straight right by Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it.
Banjo digs a good hook to Bean's body.
Bean slips under a jab from Banjo.
Nice uppercut lands for Banjo. That snapped Bean's head back.
Banjo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Banjo's corner calls for a 1-2. Banjo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Banjo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Banjo is rocked!
Bean misses with a looping right.
Banjo scores with a decent looking hook.
Banjo scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Banjo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Banjo.
Banjo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banjo throws a combination that misses
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean tries to clinch there but Banjo circles away.
Banjo misses with a straight left.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Banjo.
Banjo punishes Bean's body with a nice straight punch.
Banjo throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Banjo manages to avoid it.
Bean throws out a powerful jab.
Banjo misses with a hook
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Banjo misses the target.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Banjo misses with a body shot.
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olu Banjo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Banjo.
Banjo misses with a body punch
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banjo fails to pull guard.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Banjo pulls guard successfully.
Banjo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Bean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bean has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Banjo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bean has his hands clasped together but Banjo extends and breaks Bean's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Banjo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olu Banjo! |
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Event:
HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Be defending well as Banjo loads up on a big left hand.
Banjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Be moves away.
Be is looking to counter the offense by Banjo and move into the clinch.
Kapd Be seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be tries to clinch up but Banjo circles away and keeps his distance.
Be takes a swing at Banjo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Be does a little dance to reset his feet.
Be keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banjo takes a swing at Be's ribcage but misses.
Banjo takes a swing at Be's ribcage but misses.
Be tries to counter by clinching up but Banjo breaks away and moves out of range.
Banjo throws out a powerful jab.
Be tries to clinch up but Banjo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Be throws the left hand but Banjo avoids the punch easily.
Be has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Banjo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Be. #T1#
Banjo throws a hook to the side of Be's head but Be sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Be tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banjo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banjo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Be lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab from Be.#CL#
Be clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Be.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Be holds him up against the cage and eventually Banjo drops back down to his feet.
Be tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Banjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Be has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Be wants to stand but Banjo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Be frees his head nicely. Oh but Banjo has switched to an armbar! Be is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Olu Banjo! |
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