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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 63
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Du Buisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White is looking to clinch. #TD#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Du Buisson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is looking to take a break and control but Du Buisson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Du Buisson missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Buisson trying to control here.
#T1#
White prevents Du Buisson from improving his position.
White is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Du Buisson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Du Buisson is looking to improve his position.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White works his way into full mount!
White raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Du Buisson tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
White is looking to work his way around to Du Buisson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Du Buisson is trying to reverse the position but instead White has taken his back - oops!
Du Buisson can't escape the position.
Du Buisson avoids the strikes from White.
White is not going to allow Du Buisson to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
White tries to keep control of the position but Du Buisson is staying busy.#SUB#
Du Buisson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Du Buisson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White 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.
Du Buisson prevents White from getting a body triangle.
Du Buisson trying to get back to his feet but White is in full control for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Du Buisson is keeping busy.
Du Buisson is in bad spot here.
Du Buisson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
White is breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Du Buisson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by White there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
White gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Du Buisson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Du Buisson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dana White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Du Buisson. Those never looked like landing.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Du Buisson with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Du Buisson throws a fast counter high kick but White manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Du Buisson to the mat! Du Buisson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Du Buisson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Buisson pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Du Buisson is trying to control the position but White postures up. #T1#
Du Buisson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and White dives into side control.
Du Buisson tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White tries to advance to mount but Du Buisson denies him.
Du Buisson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White trying to control the position but Du Buisson is working away.
White has control of an arm but Du Buisson manages to advance to White's back!#T2#
Du Buisson is striking well from the back but White escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Du Buisson thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Dana White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White is not content to let Du Buisson control the position.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White keeping full guard, as Du Buisson tries to pass.
Du Buisson stays in close to White's body and controls the position. #T3#
Du Buisson wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Du Buisson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White wants to stand and escape but Du Buisson is having none of it.
Du Buisson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Du Buisson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Du Buisson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
White decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Du Buisson tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Du Buisson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Du Buisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Du Buisson on that attempt.
As Du Buisson tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Du Buisson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dana White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Du Buisson.
Du Buisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Du Buisson scores with a head kick. White tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Du Buisson instigates a clinch.
Du Buisson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Du Buisson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gianni Du Buisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
White with a poor takedown
and Du Buisson counters with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Du Buisson.
White throws a series of punches but Du Buisson moves out of range. #TD#
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Du Buisson is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Du Buisson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but White is on him like a limpet, forcing Du Buisson back against the cage.#BC2#
Du Buisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Du Buisson clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Du Buisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dana White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from White as Du Buisson shoots in.
White seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Du Buisson shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Du Buisson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dana White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Du Buisson.
White tries to clinch but Du Buisson is having none of it.
Du Buisson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Du Buisson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White digs a good hook to Du Buisson's body.
Du Buisson tries to clinch up.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Du Buisson.
Du Buisson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White tries for a takedown but Du Buisson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Du Buisson misses.
Du Buisson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Du Buisson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Du Buisson persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Du Buisson fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Du Buisson moves into the clinch.
White is trying to pull guard but Du Buisson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Du Buisson breaks the clinch.
Du Buisson misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Du Buisson trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T3#
White keeping full guard, as Du Buisson tries to pass.
Du Buisson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Du Buisson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Du Buisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Du Buisson throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Du Buisson.
Du Buisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
No luck for Du Buisson with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Du Buisson moves into the clinch.
Du Buisson has White pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Du Buisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Du Buisson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Du Buisson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Du Buisson shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Price.
Du Buisson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price misses with a straight right. #KD#
Price cracks Du Buisson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Price has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Du Buisson to stand back up!#ROC#Du Buisson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gianni Du Buisson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Du Buisson.
Price is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Du Buisson is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
We've been told by Price's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Du Buisson seems to have recovered his senses.
James Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Du Buisson.
Du Buisson misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a huge left! Du Buisson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Price isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Du Buisson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Price! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Du Buisson checks a leg kick nicely.
Okwi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okwi scores with the left hand. Du Buisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Du Buisson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okwi as he avoids it easily.
Du Buisson dives in and grabs Okwi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okwi pushes down on Du Buisson's head and hops out.
Du Buisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okwi stuffs the takedown attempt from Du Buisson. Du Buisson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Du Buisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du Buisson misses with a wild combination.
Du Buisson moves out of range of the leg kick from Okwi.
Du Buisson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okwi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okwi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okwi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okwi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okwi misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Okwi.
Du Buisson feinted with a counter takedown.
Okwi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##KD2#
Okwi sends Du Buisson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okwi is motioning to the referee to let Du Buisson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Du Buisson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Du Buisson has been cut.
Du Buisson blocks a jab.
Oh Du Buisson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okwi looks to throw the jab but Du Buisson is out of range.
Du Buisson seems to have got his legs back now.
Du Buisson takes a swing at Okwi's ribcage but misses.
Andrew Okwi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okwi misses with a body kick.
Du Buisson feinted with a counter takedown.
Okwi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okwi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okwi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Du Buisson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okwi throws a hook but Du Buisson blocks it.
Du Buisson shoots in but Okwi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Okwi throws a leg kick but Du Buisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okwi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Okwi misses. #CL2#
Okwi rushes Du Buisson and presses him up against the cage.
Du Buisson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okwi to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A short left from Okwi.
Okwi tries a body shot but Du Buisson blocks it.
A hook to the body from Okwi.
Okwi is working Du Buisson over against the cage.
Okwi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Okwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Du Buisson backwards.
Okwi pushes Du Buisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Du Buisson tries to circle away but Okwi has him pinned against the cage.
Du Buisson tries to pull guard but Okwi won't allow it.
Du Buisson takes a shot to the head.
Du Buisson is looking to break free of the clinch but Okwi has double underhooks.
Du Buisson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okwi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Buisson's elbow.
Okwi stalling against the cage.
Du Buisson misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okwi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okwi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Okwi digs a right hand underneath Du Buisson's ribcage. Du Buisson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Okwi.
Du Buisson is breathing heavily.
Okwi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okwi.
A short body shot lands from Okwi as the two fighters clinch.
Du Buisson is trying to break free.
Okwi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okwi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okwi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okwi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Du Buisson wants a takedown.
Okwi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okwi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Okwi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Du Buisson.
Okwi lands with a short shot to the head.
Du Buisson misses with a knee to the head.
Du Buisson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okwi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okwi lands a body punch.
Okwi stalling.
Du Buisson is trying to break free.
Okwi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okwi slows down the pace here.
Okwi stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Okwi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Okwi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Du Buisson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Okwi throws a head kick but Du Buisson moves out of range.
Okwi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andrew Okwi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Du Buisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okwi throws out the jab.
Du Buisson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okwi lands a slapping body shot.
Andrew Okwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Okwi closes the distance and pushes Du Buisson back into the cage.
Okwi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Du Buissons head.
Du Buisson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Du Buisson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okwi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okwi lands with a short shot to the head.
Du Buisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okwi.
Okwi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Du Buisson backwards.
Du Buisson tries to pull guard but Okwi won't allow it.
Okwi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Du Buisson can't get the takedown.
Andrew Okwi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Du Buisson is trying to drag Okwi to the mat but Okwi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Du Buisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okwi lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Du Buisson jumps guard but Okwi stands there with Du Buisson around his waist. Du Buisson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okwi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okwi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okwi lands a nice shot to the body.
Okwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Du Buisson can't break the clinch.
Du Buisson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okwi prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Du Buisson tries to pull guard but Okwi won't allow it.
Okwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Okwi.
Okwi lands with a short shot to the head.
Okwi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Du Buisson or not. #T2#
Okwi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Du Buisson being controlled against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okwi 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.
Okwi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Okwi.
Du Buisson tries to pull guard but Okwi won't allow it.
Okwi is working Du Buisson over against the cage.#KD2#
Okwi drops Du Buisson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Du Buisson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Okwi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Okwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okwi pushes Du Buisson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okwi works on Du Buisson's body with a couple of short punches.
Okwi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okwi pushes Du Buisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okwi lands a big right hand that drops Du Buisson! The killer instinct kicks in and Okwi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okwi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Okwi! |
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