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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night Petersburg
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Kosar misses with an uppercut.
Gamounts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.
Kosar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Gamounts forces Kosar back against the cage and clinches.
Kosar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamounts controls his hands.
Gamounts tries a body shot but Kosar blocks it.
Gamounts tries to throw a body punch but Kosar avoids it by throwing Gamounts back against the cage.
Gamounts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosar.
Kosar tries to work over Gamounts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gamounts tries to throw a body punch but Kosar avoids it by throwing Gamounts back against the cage.
Gamounts slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Kosar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gamounts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kosar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gamounts tries to work over Kosar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gamounts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Gamounts.
Gamounts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gamounts can't find room to land a body shot as Kosar controls the action.
Kosar misses with the head strike.
Kosar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamounts controls his hands.
Kosar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gamounts has a couple of punches blocked by Kosar.
Gamounts tries to throw a body punch but Kosar avoids it by throwing Gamounts back against the cage.
Gamounts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Gamounts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Kosar.
Gamounts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kosar.
Gamounts struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosar controls his hands.
Gamounts struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosar controls his hands.
Kosar prevents a body shot from Gamounts.
Kosar prevents a body shot from Gamounts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gamounts.
Gamounts throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gamounts.
Kosar tries to work over Gamounts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gamounts misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosar blocks an uppercut.
Gamounts throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosar. #T3#
Kosar digs a right hand into Gamounts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamounts's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gamounts.
Gamounts misses with some punches.
Gamounts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gamounts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosar tries to throw a body punch but Gamounts avoids it by throwing Kosar back against the cage.
Kosar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gamounts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosar is keeping busy.
Kosar digs a right hand into Gamounts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamounts's gas tank.
Gamounts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosar's elbow.
Kosar tries to throw a body punch but Gamounts avoids it by throwing Kosar back against the cage.
Gamounts misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kosar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosar missing with a left hand there. Gamounts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gamounts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamounts avoids a kick to the body.
Gamounts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kosar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gamounts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Gamounts clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laar Gamounts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavo Kosar'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.#R2#
Gamounts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gamounts blocks the body kick.
Kosar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kosar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosar throws the kick towards the body but Gamounts avoids it.
Kosar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gamounts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosar's knee momentarily.
Kosar slips under a jab from Gamounts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosar thows a body kick. Gamounts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kosar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamounts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gamounts is breathing heavily.
Kosar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamounts.
#T1#
Kosar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kosar throws a hook but Gamounts avoids it easily.
Kosar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kosar throws a sloppy head kick and Gamounts moves out of range easily.
Gamounts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Gamounts clinches with his opponent.
Gamounts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gamounts has a couple of punches blocked by Kosar.
#T2#
Kosar misses with a body punch.
Kosar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamounts controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gamounts.
Gamounts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laar Gamounts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gamounts can't find room to land a body shot as Kosar controls the action.
Gamounts tries to throw a body punch but Kosar avoids it by throwing Gamounts back against the cage.
Gamounts can't find room to land a body shot as Kosar controls the action.
Kosar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gamounts has him pressed against the cage.
Gamounts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gamounts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kosar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gamounts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gamounts misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gamounts. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Kosar.
Gamounts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kosar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kosar cracks Gamounts with a nice body shot.
Gamounts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gamounts lands with a light punch inside.
Kosar tries to work over Gamounts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosar has a couple of punches blocked by Gamounts.
#BC#
Kosar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosar throws an overhand right that lands on Gamounts's shoulder, as Gamounts tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gamounts! But no joy.
Gamounts misses with a jab to the body
and Kosar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kosar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Kosar's head coaches at D.C. Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Kosar looks to land a left hand but Gamounts moved out of range nicely.
Gamounts flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosar steps away.
Gamounts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kosar throws a poor cross that misses
and Gamounts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gamounts darts in and clinches Kosar up against the cage.
Gamounts struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosar controls his hands.
#BC#
Kosar breaks from the clinch.
Kosar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Gamounts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gamounts.
Kosar throws a hook but Gamounts avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laar Gamounts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pavo Kosar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gamounts ducks under a wild hook from Kosar.
Pavo Kosar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosar misses with a hook to the body
and Gamounts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Gamounts drives through and clinches with Kosar against the cage.
Kosar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gamounts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosar tries to work over Gamounts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gamounts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamounts misses with a body punch.
Kosar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosar misses with a punch to the body.
Gamounts misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Gamounts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamounts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamounts misses with some punches.
Kosar blocks an uppercut.
Gamounts misses with some punches.
Kosar takes a shot to the head.
Kosar tries to circle away but Gamounts has him pinned against the cage.
Gamounts lands a nice uppercut.
Kosar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamounts controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gamounts.
Gamounts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosar backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gamounts scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Kosar digs a right hand underneath Gamounts's ribcage. Gamounts let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Kosar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gamounts counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Kosar is rocked!
Gamounts fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kosar square on the jaw! Damn, Kosar is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laar Gamounts!
In his post fight interview, Laar Gamounts started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosar. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox takes a swing at Kosar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kosar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kosar lands a body shot.
Kosar slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavo Kosar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Kosar counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox avoids the body shot from Kosar.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kosar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kosar. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kosar.#CUT#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.
Kosar tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown. Kosar fights it but they end up in guard.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
Kosar keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox won't allow Kosar to sweep him here. #T2#
Knox wants to control from the top but Kosar keeps moving.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosar wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Kosar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knox.
Knox 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.
Kosar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox is trying to control. Kosar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kosar's thigh. Kosar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kosar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Knox preventing the sweep.
Kosar has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knox lands a couple of elbows.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox passes into half guard.
Knox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knox is trying to control. Kosar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox slips a nice elbow through Kosar's hands, connecting with Kosar's forehead.#T4#
Knox throwing shots but Kosar is blocking nicely.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Kosar is defending well.
Kosar trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Knox is looking to advance position but Kosar won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosar is looking to improve his position.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Kosar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosar won't allow Knox to pass to mount.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavo Kosar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kosar looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Kosar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Kosar lands a jab.
Kosar swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch but Kosar is having none of it.
Kosar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosar throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kosar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosar is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Kosar is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Kosar is rocked!
Knox has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosar is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Knox postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kosar in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kosar to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Knox!
John Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 142
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Foster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foster lands a jab.
Kosar looks to land a body kick but Foster moved away.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Kosar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Benjamin Foster has been cut.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kosar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foster throws out the jab.
Kosar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Foster avoids it.
Kosar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foster misses with a left hand
and Kosar counters with a left to the body.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosar.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosar moves away.
Kosar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kosar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Foster looks winded!
Kosar throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage.
Kosar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Benjamin Foster's cut even more.
Foster walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Foster limp body while Kosar jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar!
Pavo Kosar took some time post fight to say the following; 'Filipo Mirković, my dear friend! There are 2 winners in this fight and 0 losers! Long live our beloved Croatia and our Croatian dream! Stoji Hrvat do Hrvata, mi smo braća svi, nećete u Čavoglave dok smo živi mi! 925. - 2025.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Kosar throws a shot to the body.
Kosar tries to land a body kick
and Mirkovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mirkovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Kosar's head.#CUT2#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.
Mirkovic throws a body kick that misses
and Kosar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Filipo Mirkovic has been cut.
Mirkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kosar counters with a straight right hand.
Kosar moves out of range as Mirkovic throws a body kick.
Kosar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosar moves out of range as Mirkovic throws a body kick.
Mirkovic lands with a straight right. Kosar didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Kosar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirkovic.
Kosar is looking to counter punch.
Filipo Mirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirkovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Kosar misses with the body kick
and Kosar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mirkovic.
Kosar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosar moves away.
Kosar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kosar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirkovic.
Kosar scores with a shot to the body.
Mirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Kosar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mirkovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Kosar avoids a kick to the body.
Kosar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirkovic slips under a jab.
Mirkovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kosar throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Kosar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirkovic throws a body punch but Kosar moves out of range.
Kosar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosar blocks a leg kick.
As Mirkovic backs away, Kosar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Mirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosar should have avoided that one.
Kosar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirkovic.
Kosar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kosar checks it well.
Kosar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Kosar.
Kosar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Kosar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirkovic! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mirkovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mirkovic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kosar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mirkovic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kosar's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipo Mirkovic!
An out of breath Filipo Mirkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Kosar lands a body shot.
Gamounts throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosar.
Gamounts takes a swing at Kosar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosar misses the target.
Kosar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gamounts's head.
Kosar cracks Gamounts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Laar Gamounts has been cut.
Gamounts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gamounts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosar avoids the body shot from Gamounts.
Kosar misses with a body punch
and Gamounts counters with a two punch combo.
Gamounts punishes Kosar's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Gamounts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosar. Gamounts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosar throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kosar connects with a looping right hand.
Kosar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamounts.
Kosar scores with a punch to the head.
Gamounts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosar.
Kosar swings for the body but Gamounts moves out of range.
Kosar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gamounts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosar misses with a hook
and Gamounts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.
Gamounts wants to clinch up but Kosar keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Gamounts throws a hook to the side of Kosar's head but Kosar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosar lands a nice hook to Gamounts's body. Gamounts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosar throws a sloppy body shot
and Gamounts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Kosar lands a body shot.
Gamounts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kosar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kosar misses with an uppercut. Gamounts saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kosar.
Kosar ducks under a wild hook from Gamounts.
Kosar cracks Gamounts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gamounts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Gamounts misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kosar moves out of range as Gamounts throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Kosar.
Gamounts misses with a hook. Kosar ducked under it nicely.
Gamounts scores with the left hand. Kosar knows he should have avoided that one.
Kosar scores with a jab to the body.
Gamounts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kosar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kosar throws a hook to the side of Gamounts's head but Gamounts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavo Kosar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamounts throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Kosar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gamounts! Kosar lets Gamounts back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gamounts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Gamounts looks for the body kick but Kosar saw that one coming.
Kosar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamounts is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kosar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosar misses the jab.
Gamounts needs to keep his hands up - Kosar had a free shot at his head there.
Gamounts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosar.
Kosar looks to land a left hand but Gamounts moved out of range nicely.
Gamounts loads up on a big right hand but Kosar slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kosar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gamounts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kosar misses with a body shot
and Gamounts counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavo Kosar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gamounts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gamounts looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosar is just out of range.
Gamounts throws a wild body kick that Kosar sees coming a mile off.
Gamounts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosar looks to throw the jab but Gamounts is out of range.
Gamounts misses with a looping right.
Gamounts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamounts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosar moves away.
Kosar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kosar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosar misses with a body shot.
Gamounts moves away from the strike by Kosar. #T1#
Kosar throws a body punch but Gamounts moves out of range.
Gamounts misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kosar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kosar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamounts can do to turn this around?
Kosar throws a lazy right hand but Gamounts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosar blocks a jab.#KD#
Kosar lands a left and a right that send Gamounts crashing to the mat, dazed. Kosar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gamounts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosar finish him?
Kosar fakes the body blow, causing Gamounts to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gamounts goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar!
Pavo Kosar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kosar has knocked Fontaine down with a huge combo! Kosar steps away and waves a wobbly Fontaine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Chico Fontaine has been cut.
Fontaine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fontaine doesn't manage to clinch there - Kosar circles away.
Kosar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fontaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Fontaine drives through and clinches with Kosar against the cage.
Kosar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosar can't find room to land a body shot as Fontaine controls the action.
Kosar blocks an uppercut.
Kosar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kosar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontaine lands a shoulder strike.
Fontaine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fontaine's elbow.
Kosar misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kosar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fontaine throws an overhand right that lands on Kosar's shoulder, as Kosar tries to avoid the shot.
Fontaine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chico Fontaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kosar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fontaine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fontaine tries to clinch but Kosar moves out of range.
Fontaine blocks a jab.
Kosar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fontaine is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kosar lands a nice looking body shot.
Fontaine is looking to clinch.
Fontaine tries to clinch
and Kosar counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Fontaine is rocked!
Fontaine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kosar counters with a huge right that knocks Fontaine out cold! Kosar is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar!
Our winner, Pavo Kosar, 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosar misses the target.
Kosar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gijs's hands.
Kosar throws a hook but Gijs blocks it.
Kosar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gijs moves away.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Kosar avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosar. Gijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gijs. #T1#
Kosar misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Gijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kosar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gijs working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gijs scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Gijs trying to control but Kosar is working from the bottom.
Gijs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Gijs cracks Kosar with a solid left hand.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gijs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.
Kosar has momentary wrist control but Gijs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gijs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Gijs pushing down on Kosar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gijs lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kosar quite badly. Kosar pulls Gijs in close trying to recover. Gijs postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kosar on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kosar doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
As Bolle Gijs got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Narimanbeyov coming out on top.
Kosar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Narimanbeyov misses with a double jab.
Narimanbeyov scores with a body shot.
Kosar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a jab when Kosar was well out of range.
Narimanbeyov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kosar has time to react.
Narimanbeyov moves out of range as Kosar strikes.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body punch
and Kosar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narimanbeyov thinking.
Kosar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narimanbeyov counters with a stiff right hand.
Narimanbeyov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosar takes a swing at Narimanbeyov's ribcage but misses.
Narimanbeyov jabs Kosar right on the nose. Kosar blinks but takes it well.
Narimanbeyov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kosar eats them both and turns towards Narimanbeyov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosar. Narimanbeyov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narimanbeyov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narimanbeyov moves away from the strike by Kosar.
Jab from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosar.
Kosar avoids the head kick by Narimanbeyov.
Kosar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Narimanbeyov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Narimanbeyov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kosar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narimanbeyov throws a body kick that misses.
Narimanbeyov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosar.
Kosar swings for the body but Narimanbeyov moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosar moves out of range of the leg kick from Narimanbeyov.
Kosar slips a jab from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov tests Kosar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narimanbeyov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kosar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Narimanbeyov does no damage.
Narimanbeyov misses with an uppercut
and Kosar counters with a right hand to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws out a powerful jab.
Narimanbeyov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taqor Narimanbeyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narimanbeyov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kosar staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Narimanbeyov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Narimanbeyov.
Kosar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kosar dips to his left and cracks Narimanbeyov with an uppercut!
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosar throws a sloppy body shot
and Narimanbeyov counters with a nice body shot.
Kosar throws a poor cross that misses
and Narimanbeyov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosar! But no joy.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narimanbeyov avoids the body shot from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov avoids the body shot from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kosar counters with a three punch combo that has Narimanbeyov backing up. Narimanbeyov nods at Kosar to acknowledge the strikes.
Kosar loads up on a big right hand but Narimanbeyov slips the punch.
Narimanbeyov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kosar throws a body shot but no joy.
Narimanbeyov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosar counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narimanbeyov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kosar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Narimanbeyov rather than just go for the knockout.
Narimanbeyov throws a one two combo.
Narimanbeyov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kosar to counter with a crisp jab.
Narimanbeyov scores with a kick to the body.
Narimanbeyov lands a high kick!
Narimanbeyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosar misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosar lands a right hook to the body.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Kosar moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Narimanbeyov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavo Kosar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Narimanbeyov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov stuns Kosar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narimanbeyov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosar can do to turn this around?
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosar was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosar circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Kosar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narimanbeyov throws out a loose jab but Kosar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosar moves out of range as Narimanbeyov strikes.
Kosar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narimanbeyov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Kosar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kosar lands with a good body shot.
Narimanbeyov throws a right and a left that Kosar avoids nicely. #T1#
Narimanbeyov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Kosar misses with a jab to the body
and Kosar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosar stuns Narimanbeyov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Narimanbeyov. Kosar shrugs it off though.
Narimanbeyov walks straight into a right hand from Kosar - that's dropped him! Kosar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Narimanbeyov from any more punishment! Narimanbeyov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavo Kosar!
Pavo Kosar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 63
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kosar misses the body punch
and Vader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kosar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader is looking for a counter combo.
Kosar scores with a jab to the head.
Kosar throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.
Vader has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kosar lands a jab to the nose.
Kosar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosar moves away from the strike by Vader.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kosar counter with a right hand.
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Kosar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader connects with a body shot.
Vader is looking to wear down Kosar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kosar misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kosar dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Kosar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vader has time to react.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Kosar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kosar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Kosar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kosar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Kosar throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kosar misses with a straight right.
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!#CL2#
Kosar has managed to clinch.
Kosar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kosar lands with a light punch inside.
Kosar swings wildly with an uppercut but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Kosar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosar lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kosar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Vader is rocked!
Kosar scores with a hook to the body.
Kosar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Vader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosar dips a shoulder and cracks Vader with a mighty uppercut! Vader falls back against the cage and Kosar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vader is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kosar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavo Kosar!
A relieved looking Pavo Kosar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 41
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Nanai cracks Kosar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kosar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Nanai finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.
Nanai tries to clinch but Kosar is having none of it.
Kosar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanai wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kosar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanai manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nanai! But no joy.
Pavo Kosar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosar takes a swing at Nanai's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nanai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kosar swings for the body but Nanai moves out of range.
#T1#
Nanai misses with an uppercut.
Kosar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosar.
A left lands for Kosar.#CUT#It looks like Etene Nanai has been cut.
We've been told by Kosar's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kosar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kosar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kosar there.
Nanai misses with a lunging right hand
and Nanai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanai throws out a loose jab but Kosar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Nanai takes one to the chin there.
Kosar scores with a hook to the body. Nanai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#That has opened up Etene Nanai's cut even more.
Nanai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kosar connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#The cut above Etene Nanai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kosar misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Nanai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kosar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kosar.#T3#
Kosar scores with a nice right hand.
Kosar lands a body shot.
Kosar cracks Nanai with a good jab.#CUT#Etene Nanai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kosar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanai manages to avoid it.
Kosar digs a good body shot into Nanai's ribs.
Kosar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Etene Nanai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pavo Kosar!
Pavo Kosar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Thanh Tung throws a head kick but Kosar moves out of range.
#KD#
Kosar drops Thanh Tung with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thanh Tung looks back up at him and smiles so Kosar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Thanh Tung is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nguyen Thanh Tung has been cut.
Thanh Tung tries to get into range but Kosar steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Thanh Tung! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kosar scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kosar jabs Tarenhall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tarenhall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarenhall misses with a body punch
and Tarenhall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Kosar cracks Tarenhall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tarenhall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kosar finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Brom Tarenhall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosar lands a head shot.#ROC#Tarenhall is rocked!
Tarenhall leaves his chin hanging out and Kosar seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tarenhall crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar! |
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