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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Ioannidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanh Tung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ioannidis to score with a decent uppercut.
Ioannidis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thanh Tung on the side of the head.
Ioannidis digs a good hook to Thanh Tung's body.
Ioannidis throws the left hand but Thanh Tung avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Thanh Tung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thanh Tung in particular looking to stall.
Thanh Tung should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thanh Tung trying to pass the guard but Ioannidis defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ioannidis wants to control but Thanh Tung is keeping busy.
Ioannidis wants to get back to full guard.
Thanh Tung controlling the action here.
Ioannidis wants to improve his position but Thanh Tung is controlling well.
#T1#
Ioannidis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ioannidis working a defensive guard here.
Thanh Tung controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thanh Tung won't allow Ioannidis to sweep him here.
Ioannidis is working hard here to advance position.
Thanh Tung is stalling in the full guard.
Ioannidis is trying to keep Thanh Tung in close.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ioannidis wants to control the position but Thanh Tung says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ioannidis trying to control here.
Thanh Tung controlling the action here.
Ioannidis is looking to control Thanh Tung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ioannidis avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Thanh Tung decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thanh Tung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anastasios Ioannidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannidis misses with a straight left.
Ioannidis lunges at Thanh Tung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thanh Tung's hand. #T3#
Thanh Tung lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Anastasios Ioannidis has been cut.
Thanh Tung throws a sloppy head kick and Ioannidis moves out of range easily.
Ioannidis lands an overhand right.
Ioannidis misses with a wild body shot.
Ioannidis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ioannidis jabs at Thanh Tung's body.
Ioannidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thanh Tung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ioannidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thanh Tung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Thanh Tung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ioannidis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thanh Tung looks winded!
Ioannidis is trying to keep Thanh Tung in close.
#T4#
Thanh Tung won't allow Ioannidis to sweep him here.
Thanh Tung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ioannidis working a defensive guard here.
Thanh Tung content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thanh Tung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Anastasios Ioannidis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anastasios Ioannidis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thanh Tung throws a poor cross that misses
and Ioannidis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Thanh Tung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannidis looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung stays in close to Ioannidis's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ioannidis trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Thanh Tung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ioannidis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thanh Tung is in Ioannidis's guard.
Ioannidis wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ioannidis is trying to keep Thanh Tung in close.
Thanh Tung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Ioannidis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thanh Tung controls the pace.
Thanh Tung passes Ioannidis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thanh Tung trying to control the pace.
Ioannidis is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Thanh Tung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ioannidis wants to control but Thanh Tung is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguyen Thanh Tung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thanh Tung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Thanh Tung looking to score a takedown here. Ioannidis is defending well but Thanh Tung drives through and ends up in Ioannidis's guard.
Ioannidis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thanh Tung controls the pace.
Ioannidis looking to control.
#T4#
Thanh Tung working some strikes from top position.
Ioannidis looking to control.
Thanh Tung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ioannidis trying to keep a closed guard but Thanh Tung is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ioannidis misses the jab.
Ioannidis misses with a body shot
and Thanh Tung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ioannidis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thanh Tung needs to keep his hands up - Ioannidis had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Thanh Tung gets the takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ioannidis is trying to control Thanh Tung's posture but Thanh Tung avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nguyen Thanh Tung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anastasios Ioannidis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A shot to the body from Ioannidis misses
and Thanh Tung counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioannidis misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Thanh Tung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ioannidis is trying to control the position but Thanh Tung postures up.
Thanh Tung landing with the ground and pound.
Ioannidis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thanh Tung controlling from the top position.
Thanh Tung pushing down on Ioannidis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Ioannidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thanh Tung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thanh Tung's back!
Thanh Tung looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ioannidis.
Ioannidis keeps control of the position as Thanh Tung tries to break free.
Thanh Tung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thanh Tung looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Thanh Tung trying to control the action but Ioannidis just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Thanh Tung wants to escape the position.
Thanh Tung is keeping busy.
Thanh Tung rolls, trying to escape but Ioannidis keeps control of the position.
Thanh Tung looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ioannidis.
Thanh Tung is really stuck here.
Ioannidis is looking to control Thanh Tung but Thanh Tung is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thanh Tung can't escape the position.
#T3#
Ioannidis trying to control.
Ioannidis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thanh Tung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thanh Tung wants to control his opponent's hands but Ioannidis gets his hands free. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanh Tung is really stuck here.
Ioannidis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ioannidis is really struggling to control Thanh Tung but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanh Tung trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anastasios Ioannidis.
I think Ioannidis 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anastasios Ioannidis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Thanh Tung moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thanh Tung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Slammer closes the distance and clinches.
Thanh Tung tries for a takedown but Slammer manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Thanh Tung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slammer is trying to push Thanh Tung away but Thanh Tung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thanh Tung stalls.
Slammer stalling against the cage.
Slammer prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Thanh Tung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung looking to slow down the pace here.
Slammer jumps guard but Thanh Tung turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thanh Tung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slammer has him pressed against the cage.
Slammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanh Tung won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Slammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Slammer looking to score a takedown here. Thanh Tung is defending well but Slammer drives through and ends up in Thanh Tung's guard.
Thanh Tung manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thanh Tung is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Slammer breaks from the clinch.
Thanh Tung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanh Tung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thanh Tung misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Slammer gets a double leg takedown into Thanh Tung's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slammer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thanh Tung's guard.
Slammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Thanh Tung is retaining full guard. #T2#
Slammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slammer wants to stand but Thanh Tung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slammer passes Thanh Tung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slammer slips a nice elbow through Thanh Tung's hands, connecting with Thanh Tung's forehead.
Slammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thanh Tung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Slammer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thanh Tung won't allow Slammer to pass to mount.
Slammer controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Slammer lands with a punch from half guard.
Slammer moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slammer controlling the position.
Slammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thanh Tung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thanh Tung is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Slammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Slammer with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Slammer closes the distance and clinches.
Slammer managing to block the knees to the body from Thanh Tung.
#TD#
Thanh Tung tightens his grip and picks Slammer up, before dumping him to the ground. Slammer manages to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Slammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung throws an elbow that misses. Slammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thanh Tung's guard. Nice move by Slammer!#REVB#
Slammer pushing down on Thanh Tung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thanh Tung wants to improve his position but Slammer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Thanh Tung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Slammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thanh Tung defends it well.
Slammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slammer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thanh Tung controls his leg.
Slammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Slammer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thanh Tung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Slammer.
Slammer lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Slammer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Slammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slammer slows the pace down in half guard.
Thanh Tung is looking for a sweep. Slammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slammer works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Slammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thanh Tung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thanh Tung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thanh Tung seems a little lost for a moment, as Slammer dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanh Tung ducks under a wild hook from Slammer.#TD2#
Slammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Slammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thanh Tung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Slammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanh Tung circles away.
Thanh Tung fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Slammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thanh Tung's half guard.
Slammer passes to side control.
Slammer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thanh Tung's shoulder. That is not cool.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Slammer.
Slammer wants to stand but Thanh Tung is controlling his arm.#T1#
Thanh Tung being controlled for a moment.
Slammer moves into full mount!
Slammer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slammer looking to control but Thanh Tung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slammer controlling his opponent.
Slammer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Slammer controlling from the full mount.
Slammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thanh Tung hang on?
Thanh Tung wants to control but Slammer is having none of it.#T3#
Slammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slammer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Slammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Slammer dominating with strikes here.
Slammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wild Slammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slammer landing strikes from the mount and Thanh Tung is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wild Slammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wild Slammer!
Wild Slammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 55
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Vydaniya swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung shoots in for a double leg but Vydaniya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vydaniya feinted with a counter takedown.
Vydaniya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thanh Tung.
Vydaniya is looking to counter the offense by Thanh Tung and move into the clinch.
Thanh Tung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vydaniya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung shoots and misses
and Vydaniya counters with a left and a right that stings Thanh Tung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thanh Tung 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 Vydaniya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vydaniya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vydaniya throws a quick counter head kick but Thanh Tung was just out of range.
Thanh Tung should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thanh Tung throws a head kick but Vydaniya moves out of range.
Vydaniya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Vydaniya swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vydaniya defends it nicely.
Dos Vydaniya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung looks winded!
Thanh Tung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vydaniya checks a leg kick.
Nguyen Thanh Tung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch but Vydaniya moves out of range.
Thanh Tung tries to close the distance and clinch but Vydaniya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vydaniya is looking to counter punch.
Thanh Tung tries to land a body kick
and Vydaniya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanh Tung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thanh Tung has his takedown stuffed
and Vydaniya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vydaniya avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Vydaniya leaves Thanh Tung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Vydaniya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thanh Tung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vydaniya as he jumps to the side.
Vydaniya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thanh Tung with a poor takedown #KD#
and Vydaniya counters with a crisp one two that drops Thanh Tung! Vydaniya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thanh Tung to his feet! Thanh Tung is in big trouble!
Thanh Tung throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Thanh Tung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thanh Tung misses with a takedown attempt
and Vydaniya counters with a monster head kick that knocks Thanh Tung out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dos Vydaniya!
Dos Vydaniya very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Thanh Tung throws a head kick but Kosar moves out of range.
#KD#
Kosar drops Thanh Tung with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thanh Tung looks back up at him and smiles so Kosar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Thanh Tung is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nguyen Thanh Tung has been cut.
Thanh Tung tries to get into range but Kosar steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Thanh Tung! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kosar scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavo Kosar! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thanh Tung is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hood shoots in and gets a takedown into Thanh Tung's guard.#SUB2#
Hood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thanh Tung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hood, into his guard. #REVR#
Thanh Tung stays in close to Hood's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thanh Tung. #T1#
Hood throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hood wants to control the position but Thanh Tung says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanh Tung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hood!
Thanh Tung landing punches.
Thanh Tung lands a couple of good shots and Hood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hood wants to escape the position.
Hood is trying to get back to his feet but Thanh Tung has full control of the position and if anything, Hood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hood rolls, trying to escape but Thanh Tung keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Thanh Tung lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Thanh Tung.
Thanh Tung is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thanh Tung throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hood!
Thanh Tung seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thanh Tung trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hood doesn't escape. #SUB#
Thanh Tung is working for a rear naked choke. Hood is not defending it well and Thanh Tung has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hood refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hood's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nguyen Thanh Tung!
Nguyen Thanh Tung bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Thanh Tung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Nguyen Thanh Tung has been cut.
Thanh Tung looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vader lands with a good body shot.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vader has cracked Thanh Tung with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vader lands another huge swinging hook and Thanh Tung tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Thanh Tung, before Vader can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Van Vader! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 4
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boesku.
Thanh Tung looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Boesku lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boesku looks up at the clock and then as Thanh Tung takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boesku smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thanh Tung takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Boesku decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boesku fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Boesku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boesku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boesku cracks Thanh Tung with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeniy Boesku! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Almeida moves into the clinch successfully.
Thanh Tung looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A short uppercut from Almeida.
Thanh Tung is trying to break the clinch but Almeida is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Almeida.
Almeida wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanh Tung won't allow it.
#TD2#
Almeida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Almeida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Almeida connects with a couple of short punches.
Almeida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Almeida cracks Thanh Tung with a solid left hand.
Almeida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Almeida landing with the ground and pound.
Almeida 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Almeida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Almeida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thanh Tung looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Almeida moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD2#
Almeida has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thanh Tung regains guard immediately.
Almeida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almeida landing with the ground and pound.
Almeida is stalling in the full guard.
Almeida landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Almeida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thanh Tung's head.
Almeida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Almeida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Almeida advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almeida in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thanh Tung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theo Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Almeida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Almeida stays in close to Thanh Tung's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Almeida.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thanh Tung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Nguyen Thanh Tung has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Almeida shoots in and bounces Thanh Tung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Almeida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Theo Almeida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Almeida lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Thanh Tung is rocked!
Almeida working some strikes from top position.
Oh Thanh Tung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida works over Thanh Tung with some ground and pound from guard.
Almeida arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thanh Tung's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Theo Almeida!
Theo Almeida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Solomon is looking to clinch but Thanh Tung is avoiding it.
Thanh Tung looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Solomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thanh Tung pinned against the cage. Thanh Tung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Solomon has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Thanh Tung counters by moving into the clinch.
Solomon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thanh Tung prevents it.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jadyn Solomon.
Solomon wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanh Tung won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon being controlled against the cage.
Thanh Tung tries to land a knee to the head but Solomon blocks with his arms.
Thanh Tung slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Solomon tries to pull guard but Thanh Tung holds him up against the cage and eventually Solomon drops back down to his feet.
Thanh Tung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thanh Tung.
Solomon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solomon tries to break free but Thanh Tung pushes him back against the cage.
Thanh Tung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Solomon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Solomon jumps guard but Thanh Tung stands there with Solomon around his waist. Solomon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon stops a takedown attempt from Thanh Tung.
Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Thanh Tung is controlling him.
Solomon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thanh Tung prevents it.
Thanh Tung working hard to break the clinch.
Solomon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thanh Tung has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thanh Tung avoids it.
Solomon has Thanh Tung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thanh Tung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thanh Tung can't get the takedown.
Thanh Tung prevents the takedown attempt.
Solomon is trying to force a seperation but Thanh Tung has the dominant position.
Solomon gets underhooks to prevent Thanh Tung's takedown attempt.
Solomon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Solomon is trying to force a seperation but Thanh Tung has the dominant position.#T3#
Solomon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thanh Tung to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Thanh Tung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thanh Tung pinned against the cage. Thanh Tung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thanh Tung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solomon.
Solomon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thanh Tung defends it nicely.
Solomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thanh Tung swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon.#T4#
Solomon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thanh Tung's waist but Thanh Tung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solomon off to one side.
Solomon tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Thanh Tung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Solomon won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Thanh Tung.
Solomon is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Solomon wants to control but Thanh Tung postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nguyen Thanh Tung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Solomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thanh Tung clinches up with Solomon and pushes him back against the cage.
Solomon tries to pull guard but Thanh Tung won't allow it.
Solomon tries to pull guard but Thanh Tung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Solomon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thanh Tung prevents it.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jadyn Solomon.
Thanh Tung is pressed up against the cage. Solomon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thanh Tung down to the mat. Thanh Tung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon wants to clinch.
Thanh Tung throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Solomon darts in looking for a takedown but Thanh Tung gets double underhooks and turns Solomon into the cage.
Thanh Tung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Solomon wants to clinch up but Thanh Tung keeps it at a distance.
Thanh Tung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thanh Tung as he avoids it easily.
Thanh Tung feinted with a counter takedown.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanh Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solomon tries to clinch up.
Solomon thuds a left hand into Thanh Tung's body.
Thanh Tung looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Solomon blocks the body kick.
Solomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thanh Tung tries to avoid it but Solomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thanh Tung to the ground. Thanh Tung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Thanh Tung as Solomon shoots in.#T2#
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Thanh Tung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon fails with the takedown.#CL#
Thanh Tung has Solomon up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Thanh Tung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguyen Thanh Tung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thanh Tung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solomon.
Solomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Solomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanh Tung circles away.
Solomon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solomon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Thanh Tung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thanh Tung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solomon after a bit of a struggle.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solomon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thanh Tung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solomon is trying to drag Thanh Tung to the mat but Thanh Tung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Solomon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thanh Tung trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thanh Tung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Thanh Tung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thanh Tung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Solomon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thanh Tung defends it easily.
Thanh Tung trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanh Tung tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nguyen Thanh Tung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thanh Tung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solomon.
Solomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanh Tung throws a low kick but Solomon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon shoots in looking for a takedown but Thanh Tung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solomon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thanh Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Solomon backing up. Solomon nods at Thanh Tung to acknowledge the strikes.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jadyn Solomon.#CL#
Thanh Tung closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Solomon goes for a takedown attempt but Thanh Tung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Solomon misses with a left hand #CL#
and Thanh Tung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thanh Tung.
Solomon letting Thanh Tung take a breather here.
Solomon is trying to force a seperation but Thanh Tung has the dominant position.
Solomon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thanh Tung uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Solomon fails to pull guard.
Solomon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thanh Tung walks away with a smile on his face. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Solomon fails with the takedown#CL#
and Thanh Tung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thanh Tung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solomon avoids it.
Solomon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thanh Tung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thanh Tung managing to block the knees to the body from Solomon.
Thanh Tung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solomon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Solomon tries a body shot but Thanh Tung blocks it.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanh Tung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Solomon letting Thanh Tung take a breather here.
Thanh Tung gets underhooks to prevent Solomon's takedown attempt.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thanh Tung.
Solomon is trying to drag Thanh Tung to the mat but Thanh Tung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Solomon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thanh Tung walks away with a smile on his face. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solomon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thanh Tung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up with Thanh Tung, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes Thanh Tung against the cage but Thanh Tung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thanh Tung misses with a takedown attempt - Solomon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thanh Tung.
Jadyn Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Solomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thanh Tung is fending him off so far but Solomon persists. Nope, Thanh Tung circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Solomon lands with a kick to the temple. Thanh Tung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thanh Tung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thanh Tung stuffs the takedown attempt from Solomon. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet.
Solomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Thanh Tung misses its target.
Solomon shoots in for a double leg but Thanh Tung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Solomon. Thanh Tung shrugs it off though.
Thanh Tung throws a right hand that Solomon ducks under and follows up with a left that Solomon also avoids with ease.
Solomon wants to counter with a clinch but Thanh Tung pushes him away.
Jadyn Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen Thanh Tung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solomon shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nguyen Thanh Tung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thanh Tung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nguyen Thanh Tung!
In his post fight interview, Nguyen Thanh Tung started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz wants to clinch up but Thanh Tung keeps it at a distance.
Thanh Tung looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cruz goes for a double leg but Thanh Tung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thanh Tung continues to drive forward.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thanh Tung is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Thanh Tung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Thanh Tung as Cruz shoots in.
Thanh Tung tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Cruz.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Thanh Tung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thanh Tung postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thanh Tung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thanh Tung preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to stand up but Thanh Tung is controlling him. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Thanh Tung defends it easily.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Thanh Tung is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thanh Tung stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thanh Tung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz wants to clinch.#T3#
Thanh Tung slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Thanh Tung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanh Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz tries to bum rush Thanh Tung with a series of wild strikes but Thanh Tung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thanh Tung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thanh Tung stuffs the takedown.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thanh Tung avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanh Tung circles away.
Thanh Tung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thanh Tung wants it to stay on the feet.
Thanh Tung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thanh Tung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanh Tung circles away.
Thanh Tung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Thanh Tung circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nguyen Thanh Tung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thanh Tung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nguyen Thanh Tung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Thanh Tung circles away.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thanh Tung was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Thanh Tung circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thanh Tung sprawls well. Thanh Tung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Cruz.
Thanh Tung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Thanh Tung circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanh Tung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz tries to clinch up but Thanh Tung circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thanh Tung slips a straight right by Cruz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Thanh Tung, which made it look bad.
Thanh Tung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thanh Tung tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thanh Tung to the ground. Thanh Tung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Thanh Tung circles away.
#T2#
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Thanh Tung moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Thanh Tung pushes him off.
As Cruz looks to move away, Thanh Tung throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Thanh Tung keeps it at a distance.
Thanh Tung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thanh Tung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.#T3#
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thanh Tung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Thanh Tung is avoiding it.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thanh Tung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Thanh Tung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alden Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Thanh Tung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Thanh Tung. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Thanh Tung keeps it at a distance.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thanh Tung swivels and escapes.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thanh Tung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Thanh Tung keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thanh Tung tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thanh Tung to the ground. Thanh Tung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Thanh Tung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thanh Tung fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Thanh Tung sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Thanh Tung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nguyen Thanh Tung dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Thanh Tung is avoiding it.
As Cruz looks to move away, Thanh Tung throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Thanh Tung, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Thanh Tung against the cage but Thanh Tung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thanh Tung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanh Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Thanh Tung pushes him off.
Thanh Tung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nguyen Thanh Tung is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Thanh Tung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Cruz.
Cruz looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz wants a takedown.
#T1#
Cruz is trying to break free.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thanh Tung is defending well.
Thanh Tung gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Cruz jumps guard but Thanh Tung turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Thanh Tung stuffs the takedown.
Thanh Tung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thanh Tung wants it to stay on the feet.
Thanh Tung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thanh Tung misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thanh Tung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thanh Tung swivels and escapes.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thanh Tung defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Thanh Tung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thanh Tung throws a counter high kick but Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Cruz dives in and grabs Thanh Tung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thanh Tung pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
As Cruz tries to get set, Thanh Tung tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.
Thanh Tung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanh Tung off to one side. #CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Thanh Tung.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thanh Tung is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Thanh Tung has the dominant position.
Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thanh Tung smiles and moves away.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Thanh Tung sprawls well.
Thanh Tung is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Thanh Tung moved out of range nicely.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cruz tries to clinch up but Thanh Tung circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanh Tung slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Thanh Tung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thanh Tung.
Cruz wants to break free but Thanh Tung has control.
Thanh Tung is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Thanh Tung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanh Tung prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alden Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen Thanh Tung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thanh Tung keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nguyen Thanh Tung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thanh Tung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nguyen Thanh Tung!
Nguyen Thanh Tung spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Ocho lands a head kick. Thanh Tung smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ocho misses with a body kick.
Thanh Tung misses with a wild combination.
Ocho tried to score with a low kick but Thanh Tung checks it.
Ocho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ocho wants it to stay on the feet.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch but Ocho moves out of range.
Ocho throws a sloppy head kick and Thanh Tung moves out of range easily.
Thanh Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Ocho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ocho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ocho throws a low kick but Thanh Tung avoids it.
Ocho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thanh Tung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Ocho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thanh Tung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ocho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ocho moves in looking to clinch but Thanh Tung pushes him off.
Ocho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thanh Tung.#T1#
Thanh Tung tries to land a front kick but Ocho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thanh Tung checks a low kick from Ocho.
Ocho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ocho scores with a three punch combo!
Ocho is looking to score with low kicks.
Thanh Tung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ocho.
#CL2#
Thanh Tung closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ocho breaks the clinch.
Thanh Tung tries to close the distance and clinch but Ocho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ocho throws a low kick but Thanh Tung avoids it.
Thanh Tung tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ocho throws a hook but Thanh Tung avoids it easily.
Thanh Tung unleashes a big counter combination but Ocho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ocho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ocho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thanh Tung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Ocho keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ocho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ocho is looking for a counter combo.
Thanh Tung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro Ocho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Thanh Tung.
Ocho misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Thanh Tung counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Thanh Tung breaks from the clinch.
Ocho looks to land a combination. Thanh Tung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Thanh Tung clinches with his opponent.
Ocho working hard to break the clinch.
Thanh Tung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ocho's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Thanh Tung breaks the clinch.
Ocho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch up but Ocho circles away and keeps his distance.
Ocho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thanh Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ocho defends it well.#T3##CL2#
Thanh Tung clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Thanh Tung.
Ocho is breathing heavily.
Ocho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ocho avoiding damage as Thanh Tung throws knees to the body.
Ocho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thanh Tung stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ocho.
Thanh Tung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ocho is defending well for now.
Ocho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Ocho has had enough of the clinch but Thanh Tung keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Thanh Tung.
Ocho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Thanh Tung pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Thanh Tung uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thanh Tung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ocho defends it nicely.
Ocho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Ocho backs off Thanh Tung throws a huge counter combo but Ocho manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Thanh Tung closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ocho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thanh Tung walks into a stiff left hand from Ocho.
Ocho throws a series of punches but Thanh Tung moves out of range.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thanh Tung looks for a takedown but Ocho sprawls well.
Thanh Tung should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thanh Tung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ocho circles away.
Ocho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ocho swings for the body but Thanh Tung moves out of range.
Thanh Tung throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanh Tung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thanh Tung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ocho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thanh Tung shoots for a takedown but Ocho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alejandro Ocho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Thanh Tung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thanh Tung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ocho defends well and Thanh Tung ends up having to push Ocho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thanh Tung walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ocho.
Thanh Tung is breathing heavily.
Ocho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ocho wants it to stay on the feet.
Ocho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ocho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thanh Tung counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ocho!
#CL#
Ocho moves into the clinch.
Ocho is trying to drag Thanh Tung to the mat but Thanh Tung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thanh Tung stalling.
Thanh Tung missing with knees to the body.
Ocho prevents the takedown attempt.
Thanh Tung can't find room to land a body shot as Ocho controls the action.
#BC#
Ocho breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Thanh Tung throws a sloppy head kick and Ocho moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Ocho.
Ocho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thanh Tung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Thanh Tung. No joy for Ocho on that attempt.
Alejandro Ocho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Ocho coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thanh Tung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ocho but Ocho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ocho misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Ocho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thanh Tung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ocho is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Thanh Tung wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thanh Tung looking for submissions off his back.
Ocho is thwarting Thanh Tung's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Ocho escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thanh Tung shoots in for a double leg but Ocho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ocho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thanh Tung has time to react.
Ocho misses the shot to the body.
Alejandro Ocho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ocho connects with a jab.
Ocho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thanh Tung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thanh Tung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ocho's waist but Ocho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanh Tung off to one side.
Ocho delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ocho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ocho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ocho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ocho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ocho throws a combination. Thanh Tung tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ocho swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanh Tung.
Ocho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thanh Tung's sensitive parts.
A combination from Ocho does no damage.
Thanh Tung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ocho avoids the body shot from Thanh Tung.
It looked like Ocho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanh Tung dodges the punch combination from Ocho.
Ocho misses the body punch
and Thanh Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch but Ocho moves out of range.
Ocho swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanh Tung.#T1#
Ocho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thanh Tung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thanh Tung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thanh Tung wants it to stay on the feet.
Thanh Tung tries to clinch
and Ocho counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanh Tung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Thanh Tung clinches up against the cage.
Thanh Tung tries to pull guard but Ocho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thanh Tung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ocho after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ocho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thanh Tung's brow. #T2#
Ocho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ocho manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro Ocho is winning the standup battle so far.
Thanh Tung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ocho tries to avoid it but Thanh Tung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ocho to the ground. Ocho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alejandro Ocho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Thanh Tung.
Ocho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ocho throws a leg kick but Thanh Tung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ocho just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ocho.
Ocho cracks Thanh Tung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ocho misses with a wild combination.
Thanh Tung checks a low kick from Ocho.
Ocho misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ocho. #T3#
Thanh Tung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ocho as he avoids it easily.
Thanh Tung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ocho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ocho as Thanh Tung shoots in.
Ocho misses with a double jab.
Ocho punishes Thanh Tung's body with a nice straight punch.
Ocho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ocho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thanh Tung.
Ocho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thanh Tung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ocho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thanh Tung can do to turn this around?
Thanh Tung doesn't manage to clinch there - Ocho circles away.
Ocho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thanh Tung shoots in but no luck this time.
Ocho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thanh Tung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Ocho misses with a two punch combination.
Ocho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thanh Tung swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Thanh Tung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ocho misses with the combination.
Thanh Tung throws a nice looking combination but Ocho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ocho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Ocho.
Thanh Tung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ocho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Ocho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanh Tung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ocho throws a big counter combination but Thanh Tung scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ocho leaves Thanh Tung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguyen Thanh Tung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Ocho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thanh Tung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Ocho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ocho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Ocho! |
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