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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov misses with a hook.
It seemed like Soderlund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taqor Narimanbeyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Narimanbeyov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narimanbeyov looks to throw the jab but Soderlund is out of range.
Narimanbeyov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soderlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soderlund throws a good cross that connects.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Soderlund moves out of range easily.
A big left from Narimanbeyov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Soderlund misses.
Soderlund has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Narimanbeyov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soderlund misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook but Soderlund blocks it.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Narimanbeyov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses.
Narimanbeyov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Soderlund counters with a crisp one two that drops Narimanbeyov! Soderlund thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Narimanbeyov to his feet! Narimanbeyov is in big trouble!#ROC2#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Oh Narimanbeyov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Soderlund moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov seems to have got his legs back now.
Narimanbeyov works Soderlund's body with a nice hook.
Narimanbeyov throws an overhand right that lands on Soderlund's shoulder, as Soderlund tries to avoid the shot.
Soderlund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soderlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Narimanbeyov lands with a cross.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick but Soderlund moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Soderlund moves out of range.
A nice side step and Soderlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Narimanbeyov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soderlund.
Narimanbeyov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Narimanbeyov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soderlund counters with a straight right hand.
Soderlund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Narimanbeyov. That one must have hurt.
Narimanbeyov misses with a few strikes there.
Soderlund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soderlund throws a jab when Narimanbeyov was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Soderlund - just one landing.
Soderlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Narimanbeyov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderlund.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Soderlund's ribcage but misses.
Soderlund misses with an uppercut.
Narimanbeyov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soderlund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Narimanbeyov misses with an uppercut
and Narimanbeyov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narimanbeyov throws an overhand right that lands on Soderlund's shoulder, as Soderlund tries to avoid the shot.
Soderlund unleashes a big counter combination but Narimanbeyov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Soderlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narimanbeyov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Soderlund's ribcage but misses.
Narimanbeyov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Narimanbeyov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov cracks Soderlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Narimanbeyov misses with a looping left.
Narimanbeyov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Narimanbeyov misses with a few strikes there.
Narimanbeyov connects with a body shot that sends Soderlund's belly button to the back.
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov ducks under a wild hook from Soderlund.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Narimanbeyov lands a nice looking body shot.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses.
Narimanbeyov lands with a slapping head kick.
Narimanbeyov just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderlund thinks about the counter body kick.
Narimanbeyov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soderlund.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Soderlund moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Soderlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov misses with a shot to the body
and Narimanbeyov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narimanbeyov looks to score with a jab to the body but Soderlund is just out of range.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice looking combination but Soderlund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Soderlund lands a big right hand that sends Narimanbeyov crashing to the mat! Soderlund stays standing though and waves Narimanbeyov back to his feet!#T1#
BOOM! Soderlund lands a beautiful left hook that drops Narimanbeyov. Narimanbeyov tries to recover but Soderlund is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Narimanbeyov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Olle Soderlund!
A very excited looking Mats Olle Soderlund made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 126
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov throws a jab when Que was well out of range.
Que misses with an uppercut
and Narimanbeyov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narimanbeyov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Que fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Narimanbeyov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Que looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Que rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Narimanbeyov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Que has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Narimanbeyov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Que manages to avoid it.
Que takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Narimanbeyov.
Que stalks Narimanbeyov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Narimanbeyov's face. Narimanbeyov staggers backwards, shaken.
Narimanbeyov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Que was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Que moves out of range.
Que lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Que rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narimanbeyov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov throws a body shot but no joy.
Que thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Que rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narimanbeyov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Que scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Que.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Que has cracked Narimanbeyov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Que lands another huge swinging hook and Narimanbeyov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Narimanbeyov, before Que can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omnipotent Que!
An out of breath and clearly excited Omnipotent Que thanked Battleborn Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Werner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Narimanbeyov on the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Narimanbeyov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Narimanbeyov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narimanbeyov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Narimanbeyov with a jab.
Narimanbeyov jabs Werner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Narimanbeyov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Werner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werner.
Werner wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Werner.
Narimanbeyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Werner misses.
Werner lands a nice looking body shot.
Werner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werner was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.#T1#
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Werner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Narimanbeyov does no damage.
Werner is looking to counter the offense by Narimanbeyov and move into the clinch.
Werner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narimanbeyov under the eye.
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Werner moves out of range.
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch but Narimanbeyov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Narimanbeyov tries to bum rush Werner with a series of wild strikes but Werner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narimanbeyov lands a leg kick that knocks Werner off balance momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Werner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Werner.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break free.
Werner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Narimanbeyov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werner has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Narimanbeyov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werner throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narimanbeyov is looking for the big counter here.
Werner moves in looking to clinch but Narimanbeyov pushes him off.
Narimanbeyov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Werner rather than just go for the knockout.
Werner scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narimanbeyov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Werner circles away quickly and effectively.
Werner avoids the body shot from Narimanbeyov.
A big left from Werner misses.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Werner moves out of range.
Werner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Narimanbeyov does no damage.
Werner loads up on a big right hand but Narimanbeyov slips the punch.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werner was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov scores with a head kick. Werner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Timo Werner has been cut.
Werner throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL#
Werner rushes Narimanbeyov and presses him up against the cage.
Werner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werner struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Werner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Werner is controlling the position.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Werner has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov working hard to break the clinch.
Werner has Narimanbeyov pressed against the cage, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Werner scores with a hook to the body.
Narimanbeyov looks winded!
Werner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Werner throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Werner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Werner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Werner.
Werner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov letting Werner take a breather here.#T4#
Werner struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Werner tries to work over Narimanbeyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Werner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Werner.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Werner misses with a body punch.
Werner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Narimanbeyov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narimanbeyov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Werner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Werner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Werner moves out of range.
Werner wants to clinch up but Narimanbeyov keeps it at a distance.
Narimanbeyov swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Werner forces Narimanbeyov back against the cage and clinches.
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 Timo Werner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timo Werner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Werner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narimanbeyov keeps the fight on the outside.
Narimanbeyov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Werner tries to clinch but Narimanbeyov is having none of it.
Narimanbeyov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werner tries to clinch but Narimanbeyov is having none of it.
Werner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Narimanbeyov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Narimanbeyov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Werner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werner wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Werner.#T1#
Werner doesn't manage to clinch there - Narimanbeyov circles away.
It looks like Werner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Werner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Narimanbeyov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Werner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNarimanbeyov.
Werner doesn't manage to clinch there - Narimanbeyov circles away.
Werner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Werner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Narimanbeyov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narimanbeyov throws a right and a left that Werner avoids nicely.
Werner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narimanbeyov was well out of range. Poor timing from Werner.
Narimanbeyov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taqor Narimanbeyov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werner slips under a jab.
Werner lands a slapping body shot.
Narimanbeyov tests Werner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narimanbeyov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Narimanbeyov cracks Werner with an open hand slap.
Werner throws out a powerful jab.
Narimanbeyov lands with an overhand left.
Werner is looking to clinch but Narimanbeyov is avoiding it.
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Werner is looking to counter the offense by Narimanbeyov and move into the clinch.#CL#
Werner takes the fight into the clinch.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Werner is controlling the position.
Narimanbeyov takes a shot to the head.
Werner tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
Timo Werner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Werner is trying to stall.
Werner tries to work over Narimanbeyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Narimanbeyov working hard to break the clinch.
Werner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Narimanbeyov manages to break the clinch.
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch but Narimanbeyov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Werner checks a low kick from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narimanbeyov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the side of Werner's head but Werner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narimanbeyov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Werner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Werner moves in looking to clinch but Narimanbeyov pushes him off.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick but Werner moves out of range.
Werner misses the jab.
Narimanbeyov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Narimanbeyov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narimanbeyov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Narimanbeyov walks into a left hand.
Narimanbeyov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Werner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Narimanbeyov throws a looping overhand right but Werner ducks down to avoid it.
Werner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narimanbeyov.#CL#
Werner closes the distance and clinches.
Werner lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werner tries to work over Narimanbeyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Werner keeps control of Narimanbeyov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Werner is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werner tries to work over Narimanbeyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Werner pushes him back against the cage.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taqor Narimanbeyov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timo Werner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Narimanbeyov misses with a hook.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Werner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov tries to bum rush Werner with a series of wild strikes but Werner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Narimanbeyov does it's job there.
Werner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Narimanbeyov keeps the fight on the outside.
Narimanbeyov throws a counter combo.
Narimanbeyov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Werner tries to clinch up.
Narimanbeyov cracks Werner with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Werner.
Werner is looking to clinch but Narimanbeyov is avoiding it.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Werner moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werner manages to avoid it.
Narimanbeyov swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Werner counters by clinching up.
Werner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Narimanbeyov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werner moves out of range of the body kick from Narimanbeyov.
Werner wants to clinch.
Werner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Werner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Narimanbeyov scores with the left hand. Werner knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Werner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Narimanbeyov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werner is looking to clinch but Narimanbeyov is avoiding it.
Narimanbeyov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Werner closes the distance and pushes Narimanbeyov back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Werner fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Werner.
Werner misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Narimanbeyov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Werner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Narimanbeyov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werner misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Werner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Narimanbeyov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Werner takes a swing at Narimanbeyov's ribcage but misses.
Narimanbeyov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Narimanbeyov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Werner tries to clinch but Narimanbeyov is having none of it.
Narimanbeyov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werner manages to avoid it.
Werner connects with a body shot that sends Narimanbeyov's belly button to the back.
Werner lunges at Narimanbeyov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Narimanbeyov's hand.
Narimanbeyov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werner punishes Narimanbeyov's body with a nice straight punch.
Werner scores with a jab to the body.
Werner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Narimanbeyov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Werner moves in looking to clinch but Narimanbeyov pushes him off.#CL#
Werner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Werner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T4#
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Werner swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Werner keeps him there for the moment.
Werner scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Narimanbeyov up against the cage.
Werner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Werner won't allow it.
Narimanbeyov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Werner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Werner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Werner and Narimanbeyov goes tumbling to the canvas! Werner follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Werner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werner 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Werner!
After winning the bout, Timo Werner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Le Batard misses with a double jab.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Le Batard blocks a head kick by Narimanbeyov.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Batard misses the target.
Narimanbeyov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Batard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Le Batard if he has to take too many more of those.
Narimanbeyov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Batard misses with a hook
and Narimanbeyov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Batard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Le Batard throws a right hand that Narimanbeyov ducks under and follows up with a left that Narimanbeyov also avoids with ease.
Narimanbeyov misses with a double jab
and Le Batard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Batard was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Narimanbeyov. Beautiful body shot.
Le Batard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Narimanbeyov lands with a nice body punch.
Narimanbeyov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Narimanbeyov.
Le Batard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narimanbeyov.
Le Batard throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narimanbeyov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Narimanbeyov cracks Le Batard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Narimanbeyov drops Le Batard with a big left hand! Le Batard is injured, injured bad! Narimanbeyov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Narimanbeyov coming out on top.
Kosar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Narimanbeyov misses with a double jab.
Narimanbeyov scores with a body shot.
Kosar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a jab when Kosar was well out of range.
Narimanbeyov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kosar has time to react.
Narimanbeyov moves out of range as Kosar strikes.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body punch
and Kosar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narimanbeyov thinking.
Kosar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narimanbeyov counters with a stiff right hand.
Narimanbeyov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosar takes a swing at Narimanbeyov's ribcage but misses.
Narimanbeyov jabs Kosar right on the nose. Kosar blinks but takes it well.
Narimanbeyov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kosar eats them both and turns towards Narimanbeyov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Pavo Kosar has been cut.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosar. Narimanbeyov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narimanbeyov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narimanbeyov moves away from the strike by Kosar.
Jab from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosar.
Kosar avoids the head kick by Narimanbeyov.
Kosar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Narimanbeyov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Narimanbeyov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kosar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narimanbeyov throws a body kick that misses.
Narimanbeyov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosar.
Kosar swings for the body but Narimanbeyov moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosar moves out of range of the leg kick from Narimanbeyov.
Kosar slips a jab from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov tests Kosar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narimanbeyov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kosar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Narimanbeyov does no damage.
Narimanbeyov misses with an uppercut
and Kosar counters with a right hand to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws out a powerful jab.
Narimanbeyov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taqor Narimanbeyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narimanbeyov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kosar staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Narimanbeyov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Narimanbeyov.
Kosar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kosar dips to his left and cracks Narimanbeyov with an uppercut!
Narimanbeyov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosar throws a sloppy body shot
and Narimanbeyov counters with a nice body shot.
Kosar throws a poor cross that misses
and Narimanbeyov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosar! But no joy.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narimanbeyov avoids the body shot from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov avoids the body shot from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kosar counters with a three punch combo that has Narimanbeyov backing up. Narimanbeyov nods at Kosar to acknowledge the strikes.
Kosar loads up on a big right hand but Narimanbeyov slips the punch.
Narimanbeyov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kosar throws a body shot but no joy.
Narimanbeyov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosar counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narimanbeyov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kosar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Narimanbeyov rather than just go for the knockout.
Narimanbeyov throws a one two combo.
Narimanbeyov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kosar to counter with a crisp jab.
Narimanbeyov scores with a kick to the body.
Narimanbeyov lands a high kick!
Narimanbeyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosar misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosar lands a right hook to the body.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Kosar moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Narimanbeyov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taqor Narimanbeyov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavo Kosar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Narimanbeyov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov stuns Kosar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narimanbeyov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosar can do to turn this around?
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosar was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosar circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Kosar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narimanbeyov throws out a loose jab but Kosar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosar moves out of range as Narimanbeyov strikes.
Kosar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narimanbeyov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosar.
Narimanbeyov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Kosar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kosar lands with a good body shot.
Narimanbeyov throws a right and a left that Kosar avoids nicely. #T1#
Narimanbeyov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Kosar misses with a jab to the body
and Kosar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosar stuns Narimanbeyov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Narimanbeyov. Kosar shrugs it off though.
Narimanbeyov walks straight into a right hand from Kosar - that's dropped him! Kosar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Narimanbeyov from any more punishment! Narimanbeyov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavo Kosar!
Pavo Kosar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
Narimanbeyov scores with a shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Narimanbeyov lands a high kick!
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Narimanbeyov enables Ribeiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Narimanbeyov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Narimanbeyov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES#
Narimanbeyov pushes Ribeiro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Narimanbeyov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov lands with a shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbeyov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narimanbeyov with a hook.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Narimanbeyov is looking to land body kicks.
Narimanbeyov sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Narimanbeyov is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Ribeiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Ribeiro has Narimanbeyov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Narimanbeyov manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Taqor Narimanbeyov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ribeiro forces Narimanbeyov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ribeiro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Narimanbeyov is trying to keep an underhook but Ribeiro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Narimanbeyov kicks off Ribeiro and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Narimanbeyov.
Ribeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Narimanbeyov defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro jabs Narimanbeyov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Narimanbeyov tries to keep at a distance but Ribeiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ribeiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Ribeiro has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ribeiro.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Narimanbeyov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Narimanbeyov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narimanbeyovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Ribeiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Narimanbeyov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
It looked like Narimanbeyov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narimanbeyov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Narimanbeyov if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narimanbeyov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Narimanbeyov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Narimanbeyov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Narimanbeyov's head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narimanbeyov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.
Ribeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro throws a low kick, looking for Narimanbeyov's leg but Narimanbeyov calmly moves out of range.
Ribeiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Narimanbeyov drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Narimanbeyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Narimanbeyov managing to block the knees to the body from Ribeiro.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Narimanbeyov down to the mat. Narimanbeyov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 Taqor Narimanbeyov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Narimanbeyov fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narimanbeyov.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Taqor Narimanbeyov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narimanbeyov. That did some damage!
Narimanbeyov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Ribeiro misses
letting Narimanbeyov counter with a right hand.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Narimanbeyov tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Narimanbeyov throws a front kick that sends Ribeiro stumbling back into the cage.
Narimanbeyov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Narimanbeyov does no damage.
Narimanbeyov moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Narimanbeyov counters with a stiff right hand.
Narimanbeyov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Narimanbeyov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribeiro.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Ribeiro. Beautiful body shot.
Narimanbeyov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Narimanbeyov.#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro thumps Narimanbeyov with a low kick.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Narimanbeyov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narimanbeyov jabs at Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Narimanbeyov sets himself, and Ribeiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Narimanbeyov avoids it this time.#T2#
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narimanbeyov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Narimanbeyov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ribeiro tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Narimanbeyov is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ribeiro buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ribeiro!! Ribeiro is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Narimanbeyov throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 53
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Narimanbeyov. #CUT#It looks like Giovanni Santos has been cut.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Narimanbeyov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Narimanbeyov misses.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos tries to clinch but Narimanbeyov moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Narimanbeyov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Narimanbeyov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narimanbeyov swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Narimanbeyov connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Narimanbeyov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narimanbeyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narimanbeyov. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narimanbeyov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Narimanbeyov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Narimanbeyov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Narimanbeyov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Santos is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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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:
BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice looking combination but Carapic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narimanbeyov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Carapic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov lands a nice shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov jabs at Carapic's body.
Narimanbeyov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narimanbeyov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carapic backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Mika Carapic has been cut.
Narimanbeyov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carapics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Narimanbeyov cracks Carapic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narimanbeyov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carapic to stand back up!#ROC2#Carapic is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Narimanbeyov knocks Carapic out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Narimanbeyov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Jouni Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Narimanbeyov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narimanbeyov.
A countering left hand to the body from Narimanbeyov misses.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen misses with a hook.#CL#
Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T1#
Narimanbeyov prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T2#
A short right from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jokinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3#
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen keeps control of Narimanbeyov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen has Narimanbeyov pressed against the ropes, preventing Narimanbeyov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
#T5#
Jokinen is struggling to control the position.
Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen trying to control the position but instead, Narimanbeyov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokinen into the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jokinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch but Narimanbeyov improves position.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
#T7#
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Narimanbeyov or not.
Narimanbeyov looks winded!#T8#
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
#T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narimanbeyov.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling him.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Narimanbeyov blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Jokinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jouni Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.#R2#
Jokinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Narimanbeyov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jokinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narimanbeyov takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Narimanbeyov - just one landing.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Narimanbeyov circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Narimanbeyov blocks a jab.
Narimanbeyov blocks a jab.
Narimanbeyov unleashes a big counter combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Jokinen. #CL#
Jokinen forces Narimanbeyov back against the ropes and clinches.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Narimanbeyov avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the ropes.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narimanbeyov blocking some punches.
Jokinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Narimanbeyov can't break the clinch.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Narimanbeyov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land. #T3#
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narimanbeyov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narimanbeyovs head.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Narimanbeyov's ribcage. Narimanbeyov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Jokinen.
Narimanbeyov wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen stalling the fight.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free but Jokinen has control.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?#T4#
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Narimanbeyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen cracks Narimanbeyov with a nice body shot.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Narimanbeyov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Narimanbeyov controls his hands.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Jouni Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T5#
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Narimanbeyov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narimanbeyov! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jokinen is unloading with more strikes now! Narimanbeyov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouni Jokinen! |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogan Jr misses with a straight left.
Narimanbeyov throws a right and a left that Hogan Jr avoids nicely.
Hogan Jr throws a right and a left that Narimanbeyov avoids nicely.
Hogan Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hogan Jr looks to throw the jab but Narimanbeyov is out of range.
Hogan Jr throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan Jr misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbeyov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hogan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Hogan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood Hogan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbeyov ducks under a wild hook from Hogan Jr.
Hogan Jr 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Narimanbeyov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Narimanbeyov throws a series of punches but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Narimanbeyov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Hogan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Narimanbeyov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Narimanbeyov is just out of range.
Hogan Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narimanbeyov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narimanbeyov throws a series of punches but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Hogan Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Narimanbeyov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hogan Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan Jr takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Hogan Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narimanbeyov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogan Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Narimanbeyov manages to circle out of the way.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that Hogan Jr semi-blocks.
Hogan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narimanbeyov.
Hogan Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Narimanbeyov misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Narimanbeyov finds it's way through Hogan Jr's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Hollywood Hogan Jr has been cut.
Narimanbeyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan Jr throws a right hand that Narimanbeyov ducks under and follows up with a left that Narimanbeyov also avoids with ease.
Hogan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Hogan Jr misses.
Narimanbeyov throws a push kick but Hogan Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Hogan Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Narimanbeyov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan Jr.
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Hogan Jr moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Hogan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hogan Jr looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Hogan Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narimanbeyov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narimanbeyov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan Jr.
Hogan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan Jr moves out of range easily.
Narimanbeyov with a nice cross.
Hogan Jr throws a body punch but Narimanbeyov moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Narimanbeyov.
A quick step to the side and Hogan Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narimanbeyov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hogan Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Narimanbeyov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hogan Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Narimanbeyov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narimanbeyov lands a nice looking body shot.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab to Hogan Jr's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Hogan Jr blocks the leg kick.
#KD2#
Narimanbeyov cracks Hogan Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narimanbeyov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hogan Jr to stand back up!
Narimanbeyov throws a series of punches but Hogan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab to Hogan Jr's midsection.
Hogan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan Jr. Narimanbeyov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Narimanbeyov misses.
Hogan Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Hogan Jr misses with an uppercut
and Narimanbeyov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T5#
Narimanbeyov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Narimanbeyov lands a big uppercut and Hogan Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hogan Jr looks OK. Narimanbeyov waves Hogan Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#Hogan Jr is rocked!
Hogan Jr switches off momentarily and Narimanbeyov cracks him with a monster right hand! Hogan Jr topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Narimanbeyov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Narimanbeyov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Narimanbeyov with a hook.
Narimanbeyov lands a body shot.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer throws the left hand but Narimanbeyov avoids the punch easily.
Narimanbeyov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narimanbeyov swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Narimanbeyov.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Narimanbeyov.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break free.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narimanbeyov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards. #T1#
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer taking a breather.
Narimanbeyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narimanbeyov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Narimanbeyov is breathing heavily.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Narimanbeyov is rocked!
Narimanbeyov has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Oh Narimanbeyov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Narimanbeyov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Narimanbeyov letting Mfer take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Narimanbeyov seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer is leaning against Narimanbeyov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narimanbeyov backwards.
Narimanbeyov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narimanbeyov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mfer is unloading with more strikes now! Narimanbeyov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer! |
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