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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.
Deathcrush blocks a jab.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
As Marusic tries to get set, Deathcrush tries to push him back and clinch up but Marusic manages to avoid the attempt.
Deathcrush lands a body shot.
Marusic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marusic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.#TD#
Deathcrush turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deathcrush manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush is putting a hurting on Marusic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deathcrush lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a big right hand but Marusic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic is trying to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Marusic is trying to control Deathcrush's posture but Deathcrush avoids it.
Deathcrush looks up at the clock and then as Marusic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Deathcrush smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position. #T2#
Marusic tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Marusic is still trying to improve position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Marusic is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marusic wants to control but Deathcrush postures up.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marusic to see if he's OK.
Marusic struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deathcrush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #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.
Deathcrush working away.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic tries to buck Deathcrush off but Deathcrush is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic is looking for a sweep.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deathcrush tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marusic's legs.
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deathcrush grinds an elbow into Marusic's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marusic misses with a double jab
and Deathcrush counters with a left to the body.
Marusic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Marusic scores with a nice head shot.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marusic misses.
A quick step to the side and Deathcrush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marusic. Deathcrush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?#CL#
Deathcrush has managed to clinch.
Marusic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deathcrush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deathcrush can't find room to land a body shot as Marusic controls the action.
Deathcrush has a couple of punches blocked by Marusic.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Marusic throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Deathcrush jumps guard.
Marusic throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Marusic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marusic passes Deathcrush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marusic trying to control the pace.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marusic is looking to advance position but Deathcrush won't allow it.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep. Marusic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Marusic wants to free his trapped foot but Deathcrush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marusic is trying to control. Deathcrush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deathcrush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marusic.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Marusic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marusic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Deathcrush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marusic's best efforts.
Deathcrush trying to hold on to Marusic's head to control him but Marusic postures up.
Marusic throwing shots but Deathcrush is blocking nicely.
Deathcrush is in trouble now - Marusic has advanced to mount!
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marusic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marusic working Deathcrush over with strikes here. #T4#
Deathcrush tries to lock up and control but Marusic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deathcrush gets back to half guard.
Marusic is taking a breather. Deathcrush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic 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#
Marusic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deathcrush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marusic scores with a body shot.
Marusic moves away from the strike by Deathcrush.
Marusic swings for the body but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
Marusic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marusic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Deathcrush - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marusic as Deathcrush shoots in.
Marusic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deathcrush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marusic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deathcrush somewhat.
Deathcrush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marusic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Deathcrush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic throws an overhand right that lands on Deathcrush's shoulder, as Deathcrush tries to avoid the shot.
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Deathcrush wants to clinch up but Marusic keeps it at a distance.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marusic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathcrush.
Marusic takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a body punch but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marusic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marusic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deathcrush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Marusic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marusic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deathcrush scores with a hook to the body. Marusic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Marusic tries to clinch up but Deathcrush circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
A left lands for Marusic.
Nice uppercut there from Marusic.
Marusic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marusic wants it to stay on the feet.
Marusic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deathcrush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Deathcrush wants to control but Marusic is keeping him busy.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Marusic dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is looking to take a break and control but Marusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deathcrush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marusic gets full guard.
Deathcrush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there.
Deathcrush chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses.
Deathcrush advances position into side control!
Marusic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush is trying to ground and pound but Marusic uses the momentary lack of control by Deathcrush to regain half guard.
Marusic trying to hold on to Deathcrush's head to control him but Deathcrush postures up.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borislav Marusic.
I think Marusic 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Borislav Marusic! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marusic controls Deathcrush momentarily but Deathcrush frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here. #T1#
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marusic has momentary wrist control but Deathcrush slips an elbow through the middle.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marusic working a defensive guard here.
Deathcrush distracts Marusic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush stopping the sweep attempt from Marusic.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush passes into half guard.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marusic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deathcrush is working away from the top position though.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Deathcrush prevents Marusic from improving his position.
Marusic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marusic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush wants to free his trapped foot but Marusic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking to advance position but Marusic won't allow it.
Marusic tries to roll over but Deathcrush keeps him under control.#T4#
Deathcrush is thwarting Marusic's attempts to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marusic defending well though.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marusic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marusic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Marusic is keeping the position.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Marusic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathcrush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deathcrush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marusic tries to avoid it but Deathcrush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marusic to the ground. Marusic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
It seemed like Marusic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses the body punch
and Marusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook
#TD#
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control.
Marusic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Deathcrush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deathcrush working Marusic over with strikes.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Marusic is controlling Deathcrush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marusic to regain full guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush works over Marusic with some ground and pound from guard.
Marusic wants to stand and escape but Deathcrush is having none of it. #T2#
Marusic pulls Deathcrush in to control the position.
Marusic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marusic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marusic keeping full guard, as Deathcrush tries to pass.
Marusic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Marusic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Marusic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marusic postures up.
Marusic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Deathcrush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marusic wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deathcrush pulls Marusic in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deathcrush fails with a takedown attempt.
Marusic throws out a counter right but Deathcrush avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Deathcrush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Marusic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marusic as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Marusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Borislav Marusic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deathcrush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marusic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathcrush manages to avoid it.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marusic sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Marusic works Deathcrush's body with a nice hook.
Marusic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Deathcrush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deathcrush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marusic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush feinted with a counter takedown.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borislav Marusic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Marusic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Marusic throws out a powerful jab.
Deathcrush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marusic defends well and Deathcrush ends up having to push Marusic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Marusic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marusic lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch
and Marusic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.#T3#
Marusic lands a jab to Deathcrush's midsection.
Marusic misses with a straight left.
Deathcrush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marusic misses the jab.
Deathcrush throws a lazy uppercut
and Marusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deathcrush takes one to the side of the head.
Deathcrush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marusic misses with a straight right.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic has control of Deathcrush's left arm, preventing Deathcrush from doing any damage. #T4#
Deathcrush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here.
Deathcrush postures up in Marusic's guard and throws a big left but Marusic blocks it.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marusic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marusic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathcrush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathcrush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Marusic keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marusic 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marusic misses with a straight left.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Marusic and move into the clinch.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marusic.
Nice defenses there by Elmars.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marusic sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars walks into a left hand.
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Elmars gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marusic misses with a hook
and Elmars counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marusic swings wildly with an uppercut but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marusic swings wildly with an uppercut but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars blocking some punches.
Marusic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Elmars gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Elmars trying to control from Marusic's half guard. Marusic has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Elmars trying to control but Marusic is working from the bottom.
Marusic trying to strike off his back.
Elmars looking to sit in guard and control but Marusic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving.
Marusic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Elmars keeps moving. #T3#
Marusic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marusic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elmars's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marusic cracks Elmars with a solid left hand.
Marusic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marusic throwing strikes from guard but Elmars blocks nicely. #SUB#
Elmars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marusic tries to free his leg and advance position but Elmars is retaining full guard.
Elmars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marusic is looking to work some ground and pound but Elmars has wrist control.#T4#
Marusic slips nicely into half guard.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marusic moves into full mount! Elmars won't be happy about that!
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marusic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marusic working Elmars over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic lands a couple of good shots and Elmars has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marusic avoiding Elmars 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marusic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Elmars knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Elmars for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marusic dips to his left and cracks Elmars with an uppercut!
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Marusic throws a jab when Elmars was well out of range.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marusic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic with a jab.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marusic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
and Elmars counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking. #T1#
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borislav Marusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic connects with a looping right hand.
Marusic stuns Elmars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elmars gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marusic.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elmars manages to avoid it.#T2#
Marusic connects with a single shot there.
Marusic catches Elmars with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marusic misses the shot to the body.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marusic misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars tries to move into range but Marusic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marusic.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elmars staying out of range there.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Marusic lands a head shot.
Marusic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marusic throws a nice looking combination but Elmars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
#T4#
Marusic swings for the body but Elmars moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marusic. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marusic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elmars.
Elmars moves out of range as Marusic strikes.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Marusic misses with a looping right.
Borislav Marusic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marusic lands a really nice looking cross but Elmars seems unphased.
Marusic takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marusic throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Elmars changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marusic.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marusic misses with an uppercut.
Marusic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marusic misses the jab.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Marusic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elmars in his tracks.
A big right from Marusic misses.
Borislav Marusic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marusic lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marusic.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marusic scores with a shot to the body.
Elmars is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elmars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marusic.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Marusic finds it's way through Elmars's defenses.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Marusic breaks away and moves out of range.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marusic scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Marusic works Elmars's body with a nice hook.
Marusic throws a lazy right hand but Elmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marusic.
Marusic throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marusic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elmars avoids the body shot from Marusic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marusic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic!
In defeat, Georgs Elmars stepped up to the mic, saying 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Takehiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marusic has a takedown stuffed.
Takehiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Marusic should have avoided that one.
Marusic misses with a hook.
Takehiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Marusic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takehiko circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takehiko throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takehiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Marusic.
Marusic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takehiko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marusic scrambles back to his feet.
Takehiko connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Marusic slips a straight right by Takehiko.
Marusic defending well as Takehiko loads up on a big left hand.
Takehiko looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.
Marusic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marusic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marusic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marusic slips under a jab from Takehiko.
Takehiko takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic tests Takehiko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marusic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takehiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marusic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takehiko pinned against the cage. Takehiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katashi Takehiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Marusic.#T2#
Takehiko throws a hook to the side of Marusic's head but Marusic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marusic swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic shoots for a double leg takedown but Takehiko sprawls well. He's pushed Marusic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takehiko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takehiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Marusic should have avoided that one.
Marusic misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Takehiko counter with a right hand.
It looks like Takehiko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Takehiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takehiko throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Takehiko is just out of range.
Takehiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
Takehiko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takehiko tests Marusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takehiko throws a leg kick which misses Marusic's front leg but catches the back leg as Marusic tries to avoid it.
Takehiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marusic is out of range. #T3#
A jab lands there for Takehiko.
Marusic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takehiko.
Takehiko lands a nice looking body shot.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takehiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marusic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takehiko as he jumps to the side.
Marusic misses with a takedown
and Takehiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Borislav Marusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takehiko scores with a hook.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Takehiko is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Takehiko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Marusic with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Takehiko misses with a hook
and Marusic counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic tries to clinch but Takehiko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Takehiko misses the target.
Marusic slips a jab from Takehiko.
Takehiko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takehiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marusic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takehiko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marusic momentarily.
Takehiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marusic.
Takehiko throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic swings for the body but Takehiko moves out of range.
Marusic works Takehiko's body with a nice hook.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Takehiko.
Takehiko misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Marusic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marusic trying to control but Takehiko is working from the bottom.
Marusic passes Takehiko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Takehiko cracks Marusic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takehiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marusic manages to avoid it.
Marusic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Marusic clinches up with Takehiko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Takehiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marusic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takehiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marusic on the side of the head.
Marusic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takehiko catches Marusic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takehiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takehiko throws a push kick but Marusic slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Takehiko.
Good shot there by Takehiko.
Marusic looks for a takedown but Takehiko sprawls well.
Takehiko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Marusic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marusic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takehiko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marusic shoots in but Takehiko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takehiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Takehiko takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a hook to the side of Takehiko's head but Takehiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katashi Takehiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takehiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takehiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Takehiko.
Takehiko digs a good body shot into Marusic's ribs.
Marusic thuds his right hand into Takehiko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marusic throws a lazy uppercut
and Takehiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Takehiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marusic with a jab.#T2#
Marusic misses with a lunging right hand
and Takehiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marusic darts in looking for a takedown but Takehiko gets double underhooks and turns Marusic into the cage.
Katashi Takehiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Marusic.
Takehiko walks into a left hand.
Marusic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marusic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takehiko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takehiko misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Takehiko misses the target.
Marusic shoots and misses
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marusic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takehiko avoids it really well and circles away.
Takehiko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Takehiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Takehiko misses with a straight right.
Marusic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Takehiko counter with a right hand.
Takehiko tests Marusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takehiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marusic looks to land a right hand but Takehiko moved out of range.
Takehiko throws a chopping leg kick but Marusic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Takehiko.
Marusic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takehiko with a body shot.
Katashi Takehiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Takehiko throws a hook but Marusic avoids it easily.
Takehiko takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Takehiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marusic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takehiko doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Marusic throws a lazy uppercut
and Takehiko counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marusic throws a right hand that Takehiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Takehiko also avoids with ease.
Takehiko throwing a counter right hand but Marusic manages to avoid it.
Takehiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Takehiko connects with a right hand. Marusic shakes it off.
Takehiko moves out of range as Marusic strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Takehiko misses the target.
Takehiko swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Takehiko.
Takehiko thuds a left hand into Marusic's body.
Marusic checks a leg kick.
Takehiko misses the jab.
Marusic throws a lazy right hand but Takehiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takehiko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takehiko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Takehiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Marusic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marusic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takehiko throws a hook but Marusic avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Marusic misses.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Takehiko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic misses with an uppercut. Takehiko saw that one coming.
Takehiko ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Takehiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takehiko lands a leg kick that knocks Marusic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Takehiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marusic manages to avoid it.
Marusic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Takehiko misses the target. #T1#
Takehiko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marusic staying out of range there.
Takehiko looks to land a body kick but Marusic moved away.
Marusic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marusic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takehiko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takehiko moves out of range of the strikes.
Takehiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
Takehiko scores with a leg kick.
Takehiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Marusic lands a nice shot to the body.
Marusic tries to clinch but Takehiko is having none of it.
Takehiko is looking to counter punch.
Takehiko digs a good body shot into Marusic's ribs.#CL2#
Marusic clinches up against the cage.
Marusic lands a left hand.
Marusic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Takehiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Takehiko is trying to break the clinch but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic lands a right hand.
Takehiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Marusic has double underhooks.
Marusic can't find room to land a body shot as Takehiko controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Takehiko manages to break the clinch.
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takehiko throws out the jab.
Takehiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Takehiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Takehiko punishes Marusic's body with a nice straight punch.
Marusic shoots in but no luck this time.
Marusic tries to clinch there but Takehiko circles away.
Marusic cracks a nice hook into Takehiko's ribs.
Marusic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takehiko as he avoids it easily.
Takehiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Nice body punch from Takehiko.
Takehiko looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.
Marusic misses with an uppercut. Takehiko saw that one coming.
Marusic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice straight punches there by Takehiko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takehiko.
A swing and a miss from Marusic.
Takehiko looks to throw the jab but Marusic is out of range.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Takehiko cracks Marusic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takehiko manages to avoid it.
Takehiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takehiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Marusic takes a swing at Takehiko's ribcage but misses.
Takehiko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Marusic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marusic slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Takehiko.
Marusic swings for the body but Takehiko moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takehiko jabs Marusic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takehiko throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Marusic misses its intended target.
It looked like Takehiko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Takehiko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marusic lands a nice shot that snaps Takehiko's head back.
The fighters circling - Marusic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takehiko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marusic tries to clinch up but Takehiko circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katashi Takehiko clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Takehiko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
A big left from Takehiko misses.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takehiko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Marusic. Beautiful body shot.
Marusic misses with a right hand
and Takehiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Marusic has Takehiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Marusic throws a punch but it's blocked by Takehiko.
Marusic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Marusic.
Marusic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Takehiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takehiko cracks Marusic with an open hand slap.
Marusic tries to clinch up but Takehiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Takehiko misses with an uppercut. Marusic saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic blocks a jab.#T1#
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic misses with a hook. Takehiko ducked under it nicely.
Takehiko misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Marusic counters with a takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marusic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takehiko tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marusic taking a breather here.
Takehiko regains half guard, as Marusic was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic is keen to just control but Takehiko is a slippery customer.#T2#
Marusic wants to free his trapped foot but Takehiko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marusic wants to take a breather but Takehiko is having none of it.
Marusic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marusic not doing much here.
#T3#
Marusic drops an elbow to the side of Takehiko's head.
Takehiko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marusic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takehiko reverses the position - he's now on top in Marusic's guard.
Takehiko preventing the sweep.
Marusic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takehiko tries to stand but Marusic is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Marusic wants to sweep but no luck.
Marusic is trying to control the position but Takehiko postures up.
Takehiko wanted to stand there but Marusic had control of the position.
Marusic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takehiko lands a nice hook to Marusic's body. Marusic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Takehiko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Marusic as he connects with a hook.
Borislav Marusic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Marusic misses
and Takehiko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takehiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Marusic connects with a nice looking jab.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Takehiko is just out of range.
Takehiko throwing a counter right hand but Marusic manages to avoid it.
Takehiko misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Marusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takehiko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takehiko throws a looping overhand right but Marusic ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takehiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takehiko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Marusic clinches with his opponent.
Takehiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic swings wildly with an uppercut but Takehiko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Marusic.
Marusic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Takehiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takehiko looks to throw the jab but Marusic is out of range.
Takehiko misses with an uppercut.
Marusic looks to land a right hand but Takehiko moved out of range.
Jab by Marusic.
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takehiko throws out the jab.
Marusic throws a series of punches but Takehiko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Takehiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takehiko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takehiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marusic misses with a body shot
and Takehiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marusic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takehiko.#T2#
Marusic dips to his left and cracks Takehiko with an uppercut!#ROC2#Takehiko is rocked!
Takehiko lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Takehiko does it's job there.
A big right from Marusic misses.
A little feinted left hand from Takehiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Marusic misses.
A swing and a miss from Takehiko.
A jab from Takehiko finds it's way through Marusic's defenses.
Marusic goes for a double leg but Takehiko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takehiko continues to drive forward.
Takehiko blocks a jab.
Takehiko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Marusic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takehiko scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target. #T3#
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Takehiko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marusic misses the jab.
Marusic misses with a body shot
and Takehiko counters with a nice body shot.
Takehiko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takehiko jabs Marusic right on the nose. Marusic blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Takehiko misses.
Takehiko connects with a jab.
Takehiko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takehiko misses the body punch
and Marusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Takehiko.
Takehiko slips a jab from Marusic.
Marusic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Marusic moves to clinch but Takehiko breaks away
and Takehiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marusic is defended easily by Takehiko.
A good leg kick by Takehiko.
Takehiko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marusic scores with a shot to the body.
Takehiko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marusic momentarily.
Marusic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takehiko.
Katashi Takehiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marusic connects with a single shot there.
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 Katashi Takehiko.
I think Takehiko 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katashi Takehiko!
Katashi Takehiko is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Marusic misses.
Marusic works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black misses the jab.
Marusic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Marusic scores with a jab to the body.
Marusic moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Marusic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marusic throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marusic misses the shot to the body.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Marusic to counter with a crisp jab.
Marusic slips a straight right by Black.
Marusic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marusic misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marusic lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a hook but Marusic avoids it easily.
Marusic lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand. #T1#
Marusic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marusic blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baron Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marusic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marusic throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Marusic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Black rather than just go for the knockout.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Marusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Black misses.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Marusic throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws a hook to the side of Marusic's head but Marusic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marusic slips a jab from Black.
Marusic moves away from the strike by Black. #T2#
Marusic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Marusic looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Marusic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marusic trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marusic.
Marusic controlling the action here.
Marusic is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #T3#
Marusic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marusic works his way into side control.
An elbow from Marusic crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Marusic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marusic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marusic working the ground and pound from side control.
Marusic is staying tight to Black's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marusic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Marusic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marusic wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marusic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Black taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marusic tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs.
Marusic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marusic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black throws the left hand but Marusic avoids the punch easily.
Marusic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Marusic moves out of range as Black strikes.
Marusic moves out of range as Black strikes.
Marusic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marusic or perhaps it was just good defense by Black, which made it look bad.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Marusic manages to avoid it.
Marusic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marusic throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black misses with a right hand
enabling Marusic to counter with a crisp jab.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Marusic had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Black misses.
A nice side step and Marusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marusic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marusic throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marusic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlack.
Marusic defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Borislav Marusic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Marusic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Black misses with a hook. Marusic ducked under it nicely.
Black's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marusic under the eye.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marusic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black throws out a loose jab but Marusic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Black misses.
Black throws a hook but Marusic blocks it.
Marusic throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Marusic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marusic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Black is not content to let Marusic control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that!
Marusic looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
Marusic landing punches.
Black wants to hold on but Marusic pushes him away.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marusic on the ground.
Marusic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marusic lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Marusic.
Marusic lands a heavy elbow.
Marusic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marusic wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Marusic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Black is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Black and Marusic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Black stops Marusic from passing to mount.
Marusic is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marusic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black is not content to let Marusic control the position.
Marusic taking a breather here.
Black stops Marusic from passing to mount.
Marusic wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marusic.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black misses with a left hand
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
Marusic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Baron Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic blocks a jab.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black slips under a jab.
Marusic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black moves out of range as Marusic strikes.
Marusic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marusic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Black backs off Marusic throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.
Black looks to land a right hand but Marusic moved out of range.#T1#
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black misses with a hook. Marusic ducked under it nicely.
Black misses with a hook
and Marusic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marusic moves out of range of the strikes.
Marusic staying out of range there.
Marusic lands the left hand.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marusic connects with a body shot that sends Black's belly button to the back.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Marusic moves out of range as Black strikes.
A swing and a miss from Marusic.
Marusic cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Marusic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black looks to land a right hand but Marusic moved out of range.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marusic slips under a jab.#T2#
Black looks to land a right hand but Marusic moved out of range.
Marusic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
Marusic slips under a jab.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marusic slips under a jab from Black.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marusic throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Marusic swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
A left lands for Marusic.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marusic lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
Marusic looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marusic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Marusic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marusic.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marusic works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Marusic throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Marusic blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marusic! But no joy.
Marusic moves out of range of the strikes.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black throws a hook to the side of Marusic's head but Marusic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Marusic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marusic throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic scores with a decent looking hook.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Marusic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Black takes one to the chin there.
Marusic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marusic scores with a body shot.
Marusic digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Marusic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Marusic cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marusic.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Marusic throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
Black with a hook.
A big left from Marusic misses. #T1#
Black lands with a slapping head kick.
Marusic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marusic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black misses with an uppercut. Marusic saw that one coming.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Black slips a jab from Marusic.
Black misses with a looping right.
Marusic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Black with a body shot.
Marusic scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Marusic finds it's target.
Marusic goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.
Black takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marusic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic throws a counter combo.
A big right from Black misses.
Black slips under a jab.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Marusic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Marusic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marusic working away.
Marusic is chipping away with strikes.
Marusic takes a little break here. Black wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Borislav Marusic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Black takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Marusic is working Black over with some ground and pound from side control.
Black parries the strikes from Marusic easily there. Marusic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Black to escape.
Marusic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marusic working away.
Marusic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marusic is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marusic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marusic lands an elbow.
Marusic trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Marusic throws a strike aimed at the side of Black's head but Black avoids it well.
Black taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Black, as that shot connected.
Baron Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borislav Marusic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot by Marusic.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Marusic to counter with a crisp jab.
Marusic slips a straight right by Black.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marusic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marusic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Marusic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marusic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marusic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marusic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black!
Marusic can't control as he wanted to and Black manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Marusic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black trying to hold on to Marusic's head to control him but Marusic postures up.
Marusic tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Marusic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black is not content to let Marusic control the position.
Black won't allow Marusic to pass to mount.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Marusic wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Marusic wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Marusic thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Marusic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Marusic content to control rather than advance.
Black is staying active underneath Marusic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marusic clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Black misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Marusic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marusic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Black prevents Marusic from improving position. #T4#
Marusic trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Black tries to buck Marusic off but Marusic is having none of it.
Black takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marusic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Black's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marusic happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marusic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic! Borislav Marusic retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Marusic darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Marusic lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Parks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Marusic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Marusic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Marusic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Marusic stuns Parks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Marusic blocks it.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marusic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Parks looks to land a right hand but Marusic moved out of range.
Parks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marusic.
Marusic swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Marusic misses with a hook to the body
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Marusic misses with an uppercut
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marusic shoots in but no luck this time.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
A shot to the body from Marusic misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic is looking to wear down Parks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Marusic there.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Marusic scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marusic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parks jabs Marusic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.#CL#
Marusic rushes Parks and presses him up against the cage.
Marusic gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marusic has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parks wants to get back to striking at distance but Marusic won't allow it.
Parks tries to break free but Marusic pushes him back against the cage.
Marusic lands a left hand.
Marusic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Parks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Marusic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks swats away the attempt to clinch by Marusic.
Marusic misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic scores with a hook.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Marusic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parks doesn't seem phased though.
Parks connects with the punch.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
#T4#
Parks slips a jab from Marusic.
Marusic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Marusic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Marusic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is looking to clinch. #CL#
Marusic moves into the clinch.
Marusic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marusic misses with a body punch.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marusic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marusic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marusic prevents Parks from breaking the clinch.
Marusic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parks tries to break the clinch but Marusic is controlling the position.
Marusic misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
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#
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks throws a hook but Marusic avoids it easily.
Parks throws a hook to the side of Marusic's head but Marusic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
Marusic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marusic throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marusic has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Parks misses with a double jab.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Marusic gets a clinch.
Marusic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marusic has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Good body shot from Marusic.
Marusic lands with a left to the head.
Parks tries to circle away but Marusic has him pinned against the cage.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marusic looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range. #T2#
Parks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Parks misses.
A punch combination from Parks misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks scores with a hook.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marusic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks walks into a left hand.
Parks lands a head shot.
Marusic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borislav Marusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.#T3##CL#
Marusic closes the distance and clinches.
Parks tries to break free but Marusic pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.#CL#
Marusic darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Marusic. #TD#
Marusic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parks gets full guard.
Marusic won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Marusic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parks has momentary wrist control but Marusic slips an elbow through the middle.
Marusic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks pulls Marusic in close to his closed guard and prevents Marusic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marusic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Parks wants to sweep here but Marusic controlling him for the moment.
Marusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marusic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Marusic has gone for a leg lock! Parks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marusic's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Marusic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marusic shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Parks.
Parks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marusic counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic looks for a takedown but Parks sprawls well.
Parks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks cracks Marusic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range. #TD#
Marusic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Marusic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marusic manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks prevents Marusic from improving position.
Parks is trying to get back to his feet.
Parks tries to improve position but can't.
Marusic is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marusic lands a few punches from side control.
Parks can't do much from the bottom here.
Parks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Parks is looking to regain half guard here but Marusic keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Marusic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parks, who protects the arm well.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Marusic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Marusic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marusic connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Parks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
Parks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marusic controls his leg.
Parks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parks trying to control the action but Marusic is working from the bottom.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg. #T4##SU2#
Parks stands up out of the half guard.
Marusic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks catches Marusic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Marusic is looking to counter punch.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Marusic moves into the clinch.
Marusic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brody Parks just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Parks throws a combination. Marusic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic connects with a crisp jab.
Marusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marusic manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marusic clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Marusic.
#BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Marusic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Marusic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marusic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Parks gets tackled into the cage by Marusic. Marusic maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marusic.
Borislav Marusic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parks blocking some punches.
Marusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks gets underhooks to prevent Marusic's takedown attempt.
Marusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Marusic struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
#T2#
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic misses with some punches.
Marusic misses with some punches.
Marusic misses with a body punch.
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks. #BC2#
Parks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Marusic moves into range and clinches up with Parks.
Marusic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marusic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks is trying to push Marusic away but Marusic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Parks prevents a body shot from Marusic.
Marusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marusic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parks prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borislav Marusic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marusic can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Marusic is controlling him.
Parks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marusic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Marusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Parks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Marusic misses.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic ducks under a wild hook from Parks.#T4#
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Parks swings widly with a right hand
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marusic.
Marusic slips a jab from Parks.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
Marusic is looking to counter punch.
Marusic misses with a hook
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Parks swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
Marusic is looking to clinch but Parks is avoiding it.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marusic with a body shot.
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 Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Parks swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Borislav Marusic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parks has time to react.
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Parks tests Marusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Parks works Marusic's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parks throws out the jab.
A cross from Parks lands.
Marusic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks dodges the punch combination from Marusic.
Marusic sizes up Parks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marusic jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marusic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Marusic. Beautiful body shot.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
#T2#
Parks throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
Marusic throws a shot to the body.
Parks staying out of range there.
Brody Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Parks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marusic fails to land with a series of punches.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic lands with a straight right. Parks didn't see that one coming.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Marusic scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marusic at a distance.
Parks moves away from the strike by Marusic.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parks throws a series of punches but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Marusic misses.
Parks scores with a hook.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marusic feinted with a counter takedown.
Parks takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks walks into a jab.
A jab from Marusic misses. #T4#
Marusic misses with a body shot
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marusic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marusic throws a jab but it's blocked by Parks.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Marusic lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Marusic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Marusic lands with a nice body punch.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Parks. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marusic 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic!
Borislav Marusic is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marusic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Marusic has hold of one of Chen's legs. Chen is fighting the takedown attempt but Marusic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marusic distracts Chen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Chen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marusic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Marusic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic looking to pass the guard.
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marusic passes Chen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chen trying to control but Marusic postures up.
#SUB2#
Chen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chen with the active half guard here but Marusic passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Chen is trying to get back to half guard.
Chen trying to remain calm as Marusic controls from the top position.
Marusic trying to control the position but Chen is working away.
Chen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chen is trying to improve his position.
Chen prevents Marusic from improving position.
Chen tries to buck Marusic off but Marusic is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marusic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chen!
Marusic with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Chen tries to lock up and control but Marusic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marusic with good strikes from the mount here!
Marusic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chen tries to hold on but Marusic pushes him away.
Marusic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen is looking to escape.
Marusic controlling his opponent.
Chen can't escape the position.
Marusic landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic trying to control but Chen is having none of it. #SUB#
Marusic has hold of Chen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Marusic with good strikes from the mount here!
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen is squirming around, avoiding Marusic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Marusic goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Chen turns into him and now he's in Marusic's guard.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marusic is retaining full guard.
Chen is still trying to improve position.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Marusic keeping full guard, as Chen tries to pass.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marusic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chen has Marusic in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Chen working for a triangle but Marusic defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic 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#
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head. #CL#
Marusic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marusic.
Chen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marusic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marusic cracks Chen with a nice body shot.
Marusic stops a takedown attempt from Chen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marusic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marusic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marusic lands with a light punch inside.
Marusic scores with a shot to the side of Chen's head.
Chen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marusic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borislav Marusic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chen.
Chen jumps guard but Marusic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marusic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marusic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Marusic.
#T1#
Marusic is pressed up against the cage. Chen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marusic down to the mat. Marusic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kai Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Marusic misses its intended target.
Chen lands with an overhand left.
Chen misses with a body shot.
Marusic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Marusic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
Chen misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Marusic. #CL2#
Chen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Marusic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marusic tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Marusic back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marusic.
Marusic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Marusic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chen can do to turn this around?
Marusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chen is trying to drag Marusic to the mat but Marusic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marusic lands a left hand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Chen lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Chen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marusic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marusic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chen is breathing heavily.
Marusic trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Marusic advances position into side control!
Chen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marusic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chen's legs.
Chen regains half guard.
Chen manages to get to full guard.
Marusic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chen keeping full guard, as Marusic tries to pass. #T3#
Marusic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marusic landing some decent shots from guard.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marusic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marusic landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marusic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Chen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marusic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marusic advances position into side control!
Marusic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marusic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chen is looking to improve his position but Marusic isn't that keen on the idea.
Marusic avoids the attempt from Chen to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Chen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Marusic is defending against the submission attempts here by Chen.
#SUB2#
Chen wants to work for an arm triangle but Marusic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marusic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chen.
Chen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marusic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Chen stalling away here and it's allowed Marusic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Marusic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marusic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Marusic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chen defends well.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marusic is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marusic is trying to get back to full guard.
Marusic is trying to maintain the position but Chen is very close to passing his half guard.
Marusic has his hands clasped together around Chen's back. He's all about the action.
Borislav Marusic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Chen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Chen has control of the leg. #T3#
Chen is looking to take a break and control but Marusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marusic sees it coming and defends easily.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Chen has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marusic misses the shot to the body.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Marusic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Chen darts in and clinches Marusic up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen.
Kai Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen tries to pull guard but Marusic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marusic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Marusic.
Marusic stalling in the clinch.
Marusic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borislav Marusic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marusic struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Chen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marusic pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Marusic clinches up with Chen and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marusic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 42
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Marusic with a nice cross.
Marusic connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Marusic.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Asrih shakes it off.#ROC2#Asrih is rocked!#TD2#
Marusic shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Asrih is on queer street and Marusic is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Borislav Marusic! |
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