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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jokinen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gijs's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!#REVR#
Gijs wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Gijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gijs is still trying to improve position.
Gijs pulls Jokinen in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen 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.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.#T3#
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Gijs with a nice head shot there.
Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gijs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gijs cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gijs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jokinen! #T4#
Gijs throws a strike there. Jokinen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gijs misses with a head shot. Jokinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gijs avoids the punch easily.
Gijs walks into a jab.
Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gijs.
And Gijs tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Gijs slips the punch.
Gijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Gijs feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gijs.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Gijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gijs.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.#T3#
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Gijs's shoulder, as Gijs tries to avoid the shot.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen controlling Gijs's posture.
Gijs looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Gijs ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gijs was well out of range.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Gijs counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gijs postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Gijs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gijs passes into half guard.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #T2#
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gijs.
Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs lands strikes from half guard.
Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Gijs is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes.
Gijs missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position.
Ground and pound from Gijs.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Gijs working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Gijs wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jokinen has his hands clasped together around Gijs's back. He's all about the action.
Gijs is taking a breather. Jokinen 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.#T4#
Gijs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gijs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Gijs is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gijs trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gijs connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. #SUB2#
Gijs seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen throws a hook but Gijs avoids it easily.
Gijs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gijs moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Gijs moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Gijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Gijs passes into half guard.
Gijs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Gijs.
Jokinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gijs is looking to stall here but Jokinen recovers full guard.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gijs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gijs wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Gijs sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Gijs there.
Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Gijs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Gijs keeps him under control.
Gijs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gijs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Gijs working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gijs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gijs.
Gijs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Gijs cracks Jokinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gijs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jouni Jokinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Bolle Gijs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosar misses the target.
Kosar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gijs's hands.
Kosar throws a hook but Gijs blocks it.
Kosar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gijs moves away.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Kosar avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosar. Gijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gijs. #T1#
Kosar misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Gijs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kosar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gijs working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gijs scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Gijs trying to control but Kosar is working from the bottom.
Gijs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Gijs cracks Kosar with a solid left hand.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gijs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.
Kosar has momentary wrist control but Gijs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gijs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Gijs pushing down on Kosar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gijs lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kosar quite badly. Kosar pulls Gijs in close trying to recover. Gijs postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kosar on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kosar doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
As Bolle Gijs got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Mechanoid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gijs quickly recovers to half guard.
Mechanoid wants to control but Gijs is keeping him busy.
Gijs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gijs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mechanoid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mechanoid's back!
Gijs throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gijs missing with strikes.
Gijs is hanging on to Mechanoid's back as he tries to escape.
Gijs tries to keep control of the position but Mechanoid is staying busy.
Gijs missing with strikes.
Well, with Gijs on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mechanoid is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gijs trying to control.
Gijs lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gijs somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mechanoid tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gijs throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T1#
Gijs avoiding Mechanoid 's attempts to control his hands.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mechanoid breaks Gijs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mechanoid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mechanoid preventing the sweep.
Mechanoid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Gijs is retaining full guard.
Mechanoid is working hard here to advance position.
Mechanoid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
Mechanoid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mechanoid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mechanoid won't allow Gijs to sweep him here. #T2#
Mechanoid is looking to work some ground and pound but Gijs has wrist control.
Gijs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mechanoid.
Gijs looking for a sweep. Not yet Gijs, not yet.
Gijs keeps trying to improve his position.
Gijs keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gijs tries to sprawl but Mechanoid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gijs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mechanoid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mechanoid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Gijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mechanoid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gijs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mechanoid is in close to Gijs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mechanoid looking to sit in guard and control but Gijs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mechanoid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gijs.
Gijs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gijs stopping the sweep attempt from Mechanoid.
Mechanoid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gijs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Mechanoid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gijs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gijs being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gijs looking for a sweep. Not yet Gijs, not yet.
Mechanoid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mechanoid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mechanoid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gijs regains half guard, as Mechanoid was trying to land strikes.
Mechanoid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gijs's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mechanoid has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Mechanoid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Mechanoid. #T1#
Mechanoid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gijs gets full guard.
Gijs keeping full guard, as Mechanoid tries to pass.
Gijs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Gijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gijs seems keen to control Mechanoid's posture.
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Gijs keeps moving.
Kryten Mechanoid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mechanoid wants to pass the guard but Gijs is keeping the position.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
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.
Mechanoid trying to control but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid is fighting to break Gijs's control of his arms but Gijs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mechanoid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gijs throwing strikes from guard but Mechanoid blocks nicely.
Gijs won't allow Mechanoid to sweep him here.
Gijs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mechanoid is keeping the position for now.
Mechanoid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mechanoid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gijs controls the pace.
Gijs is fighting to break Mechanoid's control of his arms but Mechanoid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mechanoid closes the distance and clinches up with Gijs, looking for a takedown. Mechanoid pushes Gijs against the cage but Gijs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mechanoid shoots in and drives through. Gijs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kryten Mechanoid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a takedown. Gijs tries to sprawl out of it but Mechanoid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gijs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gijs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mechanoid defends it well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mechanoid doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Gijs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gijs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs stopping the sweep attempt from Mechanoid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bolle Gijs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Mechanoid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mechanoid is just content to waste time from the top position. Gijs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gijs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gijs stopping the sweep attempt from Mechanoid.
Gijs tries to free his leg and advance position but Mechanoid is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs wants to control from the top but Mechanoid keeps moving.
Gijs postures up in Mechanoid's guard and throws a big left but Mechanoid blocks it.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Gijs trying to control but Mechanoid is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid wants to sweep here but Gijs controlling him for the moment.
Gijs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gijs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gijs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mechanoid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gijs won't allow Mechanoid to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mechanoid is trying to control the position but Gijs postures up.
Mechanoid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mechanoid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mechanoid drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mechanoid working some strikes from top position.
Gijs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mechanoid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gijs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Mechanoid is keeping the position.#T3#
Mechanoid managing to control the position.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
Mechanoid keeping full guard, as Gijs tries to pass.
Mechanoid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gijs.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mechanoid is adopting a defensive guard.
Gijs won't allow Mechanoid to sweep him here.
Gijs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Mechanoid's brow.
Gijs trying to control but Mechanoid is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid controlling Gijs's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bolle Gijs just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Mechanoid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gijs pinned against the cage. Gijs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gijs feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Mechanoid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gijs!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Mechanoid crashes against the mat.
Gijs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gijs tries to buck Mechanoid off but Mechanoid is having none of it.
Gijs can't do much from the bottom here.
Gijs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gijs trying to control but Mechanoid postures up.
Gijs has hold of Mechanoid's hands but Mechanoid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mechanoid is looking to take a break and control but Gijs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Gijs wants to control but Mechanoid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gijs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mechanoid is staying active.
Mechanoid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gijs is refusing to be controlled, as Mechanoid sits in half guard.
Gijs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mechanoid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gijs is trying to get back to full guard.
Gijs has his hands clasped together around Mechanoid's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Gijs wants to get back to full guard.
Mechanoid lands strikes from half guard.
Mechanoid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gijs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mechanoid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gijs is controlling Mechanoid's trapped leg to prevent Mechanoid from advancing to side control.
Gijs wants to sweep but Mechanoid has passed to side control!
Mechanoid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gijs keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gijs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mechanoid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gijs can't do much from the bottom here.
Mechanoid misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mechanoid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mechanoid throws a strike aimed at the side of Gijs's head but Gijs avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid had his way with Bolle Gijs in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mechanoid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gijs swivels and escapes.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Mechanoid avoids it easily.#TD#
Mechanoid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gijs quickly recovers to half guard.
Gijs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mechanoid is working away from the top position though.
Gijs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mechanoid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mechanoid's back!
Can Mechanoid hold on?! Gijs is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mechanoid wants to escape the position.
Mechanoid staying busy and making it hard for Gijs to control.
Mechanoid just trying to survive but Gijs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Gijs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gijs punishes Mechanoid with strikes from the back mount.
Gijs is looking to control Mechanoid but Mechanoid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gijs is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Gijs looking to break Mechanoid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mechanoid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gijs will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gijs doesn't have the hooks in and Mechanoid manages to turn into his guard.
Gijs looking for a sweep. Not yet Gijs, not yet.
Mechanoid trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gijs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mechanoid keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mechanoid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gijs cracks Mechanoid with a solid left hand.
Gijs postures up in Mechanoid's guard and throws a big left but Mechanoid blocks it.
Gijs is in close to Mechanoid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound.
Mechanoid has Gijs pulled in close to control his posture.
Mechanoid 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.#T3#
Gijs trying to control but Mechanoid is working from the bottom.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gijs is looking to work some ground and pound but Mechanoid has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kryten Mechanoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mechanoid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gijs defends well and Mechanoid ends up having to push Gijs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mechanoid has Gijs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gijs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kryten Mechanoid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gijs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mechanoid up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gijs leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Gijs drags the fight down to the ground.
Mechanoid trying to control but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid passes into half guard.
Mechanoid prevents Gijs from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gijs keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolle Gijs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gijs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Bolle Gijs made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Jokinen tries to clinch but Gijs moves away #TD2#
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Gijs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gijs trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gijs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Gijs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gijs on the ground.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Gijs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jokinen tries to get out of the position.
Gijs pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gijs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gijs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Gijs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gijs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gijs.
Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Gijs is very close to passing his half guard.
Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. #CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen is not content to let Gijs control the position.
Jokinen wants to control but Gijs is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Gijs is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Gijs working Jokinen over with strikes.
Gijs thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Gijs is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gijs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Gijs's defenses.
Gijs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Jokinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Gijs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jokinen can't fight it off and eventually Gijs manages to take the fight to the floor. Jokinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Gijs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Gijs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gijs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jokinen is avoiding damage well.
Gijs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working. #T2#
Gijs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokinen parries the strikes from Gijs easily there. Gijs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jokinen to escape.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Gijs working the ground and pound.
Gijs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Jouni Jokinen's cut is getting worse.
Gijs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gijs trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gijs tries to score with some ground and pound. Jokinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gijs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gijs with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Jokinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Gijs.
Gijs controlling the pace for now.
Gijs landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Gijs looking to finish Jokinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jokinen!#CUT2#Jeez, Jouni Jokinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jouni Jokinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bolle Gijs! Bolle Gijs retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Gijs gets caught flat footed, as Mechanoid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gijs is pulling down on Mechanoid's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mechanoid is working Gijs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gijs seems keen to control Mechanoid's posture.
Gijs wants to sweep here but Mechanoid controlling him for the moment.
Mechanoid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mechanoid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mechanoid throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs controlling the position.
Mechanoid throws an elbow that misses. Gijs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mechanoid's guard. Nice move by Gijs!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gijs being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Gijs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mechanoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mechanoid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gijs lands a couple of digs.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Mechanoid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gijs trying to control but Mechanoid is working from the bottom.
Gijs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mechanoid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mechanoid is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gijs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mechanoid doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Gijs counters with a shoot takedown. Mechanoid fights it but they end up in guard.
Mechanoid being controlled here, momentarily.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Mechanoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mechanoid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gijs's guard. #REVR#
Gijs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mechanoid is looking to control Gijs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mechanoid avoid being mounted?
Mechanoid is staying active underneath Gijs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mechanoid trying to control from the bottom.
Mechanoid wants to control but Gijs passes into side.
Mechanoid tries to buck Gijs off but Gijs is having none of it.
Gijs trying to control the position but Mechanoid is working away. #T4#
Mechanoid gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gijs is landing with some decent strikes but Mechanoid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mechanoid is looking to get to half guard.
Mechanoid is working hard here to advance position.
Gijs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mechanoid is looking to escape.
Gijs landing strikes from the mount and Mechanoid is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mechanoid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bolle Gijs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mechanoid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gijs's guard.
Mechanoid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mechanoid advances to half guard.
Mechanoid trying to pass the guard but Gijs defending well.
Gijs has hold of Mechanoid's hands but Mechanoid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs tries to roll over but Mechanoid keeps him under control.
Mechanoid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gijs gets back to full guard.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Gijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mechanoid throws an elbow that misses. Gijs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mechanoid's guard. Nice move by Gijs!#REVB#
Gijs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mechanoid is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mechanoid won't allow Gijs to sweep him here.
Gijs trying to control the position.
Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Gijs is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gijs pulls Mechanoid in to control the position.
Mechanoid trying to control but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid throwing strikes but missing.
Gijs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mechanoid is one step ahead there.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mechanoid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gijs pulls Mechanoid in to control the position.
Mechanoid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gijs keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Mechanoid with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Gijs is controlling Mechanoid's posture.
Mechanoid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gijs keeping full guard, as Mechanoid tries to pass.
Mechanoid looking to sit in guard and control but Gijs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gijs is in close to Mechanoid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mechanoid controls Gijs momentarily but Gijs frees himself.
Gijs is looking to work some ground and pound but Mechanoid has wrist control.
Mechanoid wants to sweep here but Gijs controlling him for the moment.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gijs scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Gijs looking to sit in guard and control but Mechanoid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Gijs keeps moving.
Mechanoid stopping the sweep attempt from Gijs.
Mechanoid postures up.
Gijs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Gijs is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mechanoid trying to control but Gijs is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that second 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.#R3#
Mechanoid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Mechanoid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gijs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid looking to control but instead Gijs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mechanoid trying to control the action but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Gijs is concentrating on defense, preventing Mechanoid from advancing position. #T1#
Mechanoid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gijs tries to get to full guard but Mechanoid has control of the leg.
Mechanoid throwing shots but Gijs is blocking nicely.
Gijs tries to roll over but Mechanoid keeps him under control.
Mechanoid is nestled in close to Gijs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gijs wants to improve his position but Mechanoid is controlling well.
Mechanoid throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gijs to regain full guard. #T2#
Gijs trying to control the position here.
Mechanoid trying to control but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid connects with a couple of short punches.
Mechanoid with a nice head shot there.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.
Mechanoid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Gijs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Gijs is trying to improve his position.
Mechanoid looking to control but instead Gijs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gijs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mechanoid scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gijs tries to roll over but Mechanoid keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mechanoid lands a nice short elbow.
Mechanoid throws a strike but Gijs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gijs seems keen to control Mechanoid's posture.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Gijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mechanoid pushes down on Gijs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Mechanoid working the head and body with strikes.
Gijs is refusing to be controlled, as Mechanoid sits in half guard.
Mechanoid is stalling here. Gijs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mechanoid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gijs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mechanoid is looking for a sweep.
Mechanoid takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mechanoid is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gijs wants to control but Mechanoid is keeping him busy.
Gijs moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice takedown defense from Gijs. No joy for Mechanoid on that attempt.
Gijs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mechanoid shoots in for a takedown but Gijs shows good takedown defense.
Gijs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mechanoid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kryten Mechanoid. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mechanoid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gijs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid misses with the ground and pound.
Mechanoid grinds an elbow into Gijs's temple.
Mechanoid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gijs keeps working. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Mechanoid is working Gijs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mechanoid working the ground and pound but Gijs is defending the strikes.
Mechanoid looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gijs is avoiding damage well.
Mechanoid creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Mechanoid are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gijs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mechanoid trying to control the position but Gijs is working away.
Mechanoid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mechanoid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gijs keeps working. #T2#
Mechanoid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gijs is trying to get back to half guard.
Gijs is trying to control Mechanoid's posture but Mechanoid avoids it.
Gijs tries to bench press Mechanoid off him but Mechanoid keeps the position.
An elbow from Mechanoid crashes against the mat.
Mechanoid trying to control the position but Gijs is working away.
Mechanoid wants to control for a moment but Gijs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Gijs is trying is best to control the position here.
Mechanoid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gijs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mechanoid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mechanoid's back!
Well, with Gijs on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mechanoid is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mechanoid turns into Gijs and is now in his guard.
Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Gijs is retaining full guard.
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Gijs keeps moving.
Mechanoid trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gijs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mechanoid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gijs forces his way into half guard.
Mechanoid taking some punishment here, with Gijs in his half guard.
Mechanoid wants to get back to full guard.
Mechanoid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gijs.
Gijs not doing much here.
Mechanoid has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mechanoid trying to control but Gijs postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid had his way with Bolle Gijs in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mechanoid closes the distance and clinches up with Gijs, looking for a takedown. Mechanoid pushes Gijs against the cage but Gijs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mechanoid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gijs is fending him off so far but Mechanoid persists. Nope, Gijs circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mechanoid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gijs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mechanoid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mechanoid's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs connects with a big shot to the side of Mechanoid's head.
Mechanoid covers up after that shot from Gijs.
Gijs loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mechanoid hold on?
Mechanoid wants to control his opponent's hands but Gijs gets his hands free. #T1#
Gijs lands strikes to the head.
Mechanoid trying to control the hands but Gijs breaks the grip.
Gijs loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mechanoid hold on?
Gijs looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Mechanoid wants to control his opponent's hands but Gijs gets his hands free.
Gijs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gijs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mechanoid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gijs.
Gijs softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mechanoid trying to control the action but Gijs just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Gijs struggling to land strikes to the head as Mechanoid covers up.
Mechanoid tries to escape but Gijs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mechanoid is taking damage to the body and head.
Mechanoid trying to control the hands but Gijs breaks the grip.
Mechanoid wants to escape the position.
Gijs punches Mechanoid on the ear.
The referee is taking a good look at Mechanoid as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gijs!
Mechanoid covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gijs controls the action.
Mechanoid covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Mechanoid is rocked!#T3#
Gijs drops a big shot to the side of Mechanoid's head! Oh, Mechanoid is out! He's out cold! Gijs jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs!
Bolle Gijs is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Gijs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narimanbeyov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Narimanbeyov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narimanbeyov works Gijs's body with a nice hook.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.
Gijs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gijs's sensitive parts.
A big right from Narimanbeyov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gijs is just out of range.
Gijs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Gijs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gijs attempts a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov avoids it well and moves away.
Narimanbeyov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gijs counters with a single leg into guard. Narimanbeyov didn't expect that.
We've been hearing that Gijs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gijs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gijs prevents Narimanbeyov from getting back to his feet.
Narimanbeyov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gijs with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Narimanbeyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gijs working some strikes from top position.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to his feet but Gijs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound.
Gijs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Narimanbeyov keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Gijs postures up and lands a big shot to Narimanbeyov's brow.
Narimanbeyov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Narimanbeyov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gijs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Narimanbeyov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it.
Gijs stands up over Narimanbeyov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gijs controlling from the top position. #T3#
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Narimanbeyov's head.
Narimanbeyov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gijs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gijs distracts Narimanbeyov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gijs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gijs working some strikes from top position.
Gijs won't allow Narimanbeyov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gijs looking to pass the guard.
Narimanbeyov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gijs controls the pace.#T4#
Gijs landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Narimanbeyov pushes Gijs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Narimanbeyov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gijs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Taqor Narimanbeyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Gijs moves out of range.
Gijs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Narimanbeyov lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gijs was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Narimanbeyov swinging wildly here.
Gijs attempts a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov avoids it well and moves away.
Gijs avoids the head kick by Narimanbeyov.
Gijs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov sprawls and moves away.
Gijs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov misses with a head kick.
Gijs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov sprawls and moves away.
Bolle Gijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gijs drops his hands momentarily and Narimanbeyov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Narimanbeyov with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Gijs moves out of range easily.
Narimanbeyov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the side of Gijs's head but Gijs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gijs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Gijs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taqor Narimanbeyov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses.
Gijs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narimanbeyov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Narimanbeyov lands with a nice combination. Gijs backs away looking to recover.
Narimanbeyov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gijs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Narimanbeyov swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand up but Gijs is controlling him.
Bolle Gijs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Gijs trying to control but Narimanbeyov is working from the bottom.
Gijs prevents Narimanbeyov from getting back to his feet.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound.
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Narimanbeyov's head.
Gijs content to stall in guard here.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand and escape but Gijs is having none of it. #T3#
Gijs is working Narimanbeyov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gijs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Narimanbeyov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narimanbeyov wants to stand but Gijs is controlling the position.
Gijs forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gijs lands with a punch from half guard.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to his feet.
Narimanbeyov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Narimanbeyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gijs lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Gijs is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Narimanbeyov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gijs is on him like a limpet, forcing Narimanbeyov back against the cage.
Gijs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Narimanbeyov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gijs.
Gijs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narimanbeyov sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gijs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov scores with a head kick.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gijs.
Narimanbeyov misses with the combination.
Gijs moves out of range of the body kick.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Narimanbeyov connects with the punch.
Narimanbeyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gijs tries to counter with a takedown but Narimanbeyov is quick to defend against it.#T1#
No joy there for Narimanbeyov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narimanbeyov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gijs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Narimanbeyov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gijs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gijs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gijs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov tries to kick Gijs off but Gijs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Narimanbeyov has hold of Gijs's hands but Gijs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Narimanbeyov is still in real trouble! Can Gijs finish him?
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to his feet.
Narimanbeyov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gijs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Gijs unloads with some huge strikes here! Narimanbeyov is out! Gijs wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs!
Post fight, Bolle Gijs took to the microphone: 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Gijs with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Gijs feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Gijs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gijs is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox wants to take the fight to the mat but Gijs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Gijs avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Gijs avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Gijs prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Gijs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gijs's elbow. #T1#
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gijs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Gijs has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gijs after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gijs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gijs tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gijs drops back down to his feet.
Gijs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox tries for a takedown but Gijs manages to get underhooks.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Gijs can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Gijs.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gijs tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gijs drops back down to his feet.
Gijs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gijs is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the ropes.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gijs backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Gijs blocking some punches.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Gijs controls the action.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Gijs. #T3#
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gijs jumps guard but Knox stands there with Gijs around his waist. Gijs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Gijs jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gijs controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox postures up in Gijs's guard and throws a big left but Gijs blocks it.
Gijs can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox is just content to waste time from the top position. Gijs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gijs is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Gijs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knox won't allow Gijs to sweep him here.
Knox trying to control but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Gijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gijs is pulling down on Knox's head to control his posture.
Gijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T5#
Knox works over Gijs with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox wants to control from the top but Gijs keeps moving.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Gijs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox misses with a looping left.#TD#
Knox gets the takedown into side control.
Knox working the strikes but Gijs uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gijs is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Knox trying to control the action but Gijs is working from the bottom.
Gijs is pressing down on Knox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knox throws an elbow that misses. Gijs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knox's guard. Nice move by Gijs!#REVB#
Gijs wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gijs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Gijs throwing strikes but missing. #T7#
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gijs is one step ahead there.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Gijs pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gijs with a nice head shot there.
Gijs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Gijs from controlling successfully.
Gijs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T8#
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gijs preventing the sweep.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gijs.
Gijs trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Gijs pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knox wants to improve his position but Gijs is controlling well.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gijs there.
Gijs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Gijs is looking to stall here but Knox recovers full guard.
Gijs is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gijs connects with a couple of short punches.
Gijs trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gijs looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knox looking to sit in guard and control but Gijs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gijs throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Knox looks to clinch #TD2#
and Gijs counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
Gijs landing with the ground and pound.
Gijs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gijs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gijs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Gijs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gijs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gijs chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Gijs stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gijs.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Gijs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Knox being controlled here, momentarily.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolle Gijs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Gijs is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gijs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gijs wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Gijs postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Gijs throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Gijs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Gijs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gijs cracks Knox with a big right hand but Knox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gijs lands a few punches from side control.
Gijs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gijs off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox wants to control the position but Gijs frees himself and scrambles - Knox manages to regain control in side control.
Gijs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gijs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Gijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gijs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gijs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gijs is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gijs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gijs slows the pace down in half guard.
Gijs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Gijs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gijs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Gijs.
Knox takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gijs's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs!
Bolle Gijs took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Ocho throws out a powerful jab.
Ocho connects with a solid leg kick.
Ocho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ocho misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gijs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ocho's guard.
Gijs is looking to advance position but Ocho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gijs tries to reverse the position but Ocho maintains control.
Ocho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gijs keeps trying to improve his position.
Ocho trying to control but Gijs is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gijs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Gijs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gijs wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gijs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gijs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gijs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ocho defends well.
Gijs 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gijs keeping moving, preventing Ocho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gijs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ocho postures up.
Gijs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ocho is one step ahead there.
Gijs has his hands on Ocho's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gijs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gijs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ocho trying to control the position.
Gijs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gijs lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gijs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gijs lands a couple of digs.
Gijs stays in close to Ocho's body and controls the position.
Gijs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gijs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Gijs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ocho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gijs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ocho's head.
Gijs with a nice head shot there.
Gijs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gijs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gijs postures up.
Gijs stands up over Ocho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gijs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ocho covers up, he's hurt! Gijs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gijs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gijs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolle Gijs!
Post fight, an emotional Bolle Gijs said 'Papier hier'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Flick throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gijs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gijs.
Gijs lands a couple of digs.
Flick striking off his back but it's not causing Gijs any problems.
Gijs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gijs passes into half guard.
Flick misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gijs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gijs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flick!
Gijs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gijs lands a big elbow - Flick is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Flick is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bolle Gijs! |
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