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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Funaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geerdes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Geerdes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Buntaro Funaki has been cut.
Geerdes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Geerdes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerdes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Funaki counters with a low kick, right behind Geerdes 's knee.
Geerdes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geerdes thuds his shin into the meat of Funaki's side.
Funaki throws the left hand but Geerdes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Geerdes moves out of range of the body kick from Funaki.
Geerdes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Geerdes is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funaki. That's going to slow Geerdes down.
Funaki throws a right hand that misses
and Geerdes counters with a nice uppercut.
Geerdes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Funaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geerdes throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Good work by Geerdes as he checks the leg kick.
Geerdes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Funaki digs a good body shot into Geerdes's ribs.
Funaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geerdes.
Geerdes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Geerdes throws a body kick that misses
and Funaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hans Peter Geerdes has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
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!
A lazy body kick from Geerdes
and Funaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funaki throws a lazy right hand but Geerdes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Geerdes throws a counter high kick but Funaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Geerdes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Geerdes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funaki.
Geerdes is looking for a counter combo.
Funaki throws a head kick but Geerdes moves out of range.
Geerdes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Funaki just manages to avoid it.
Funaki misses with a body punch
and Geerdes counters with a straight right hand.
Geerdes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geerdes throws a lazy body kick
and Funaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Geerdes misses with a left hand
and Funaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Geerdes thinking.
Funaki misses with a hook.
Geerdes checks a low kick from Funaki.
Geerdes is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Geerdes lands a leg kick that knocks Funaki off balance momentarily.
Funaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Geerdes counters with a body kick.
Geerdes slips under a jab from Funaki.
Geerdes slips a jab from Funaki.
Funaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Funaki is predictable there
and Geerdes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Buntaro Funaki's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geerdes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buntaro Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Geerdes sends Funaki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Geerdes is motioning to the referee to let Funaki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 Hans Peter Geerdes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Geerdes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Geerdes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geerdes there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Geerdes misses.
A big left from Funaki misses.
Geerdes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funaki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Funaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geerdes.
Funaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hans Peter Geerdes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki tries to work over Geerdes's front leg with a kick but Geerdes checks it.
A big right from Funaki misses.
Geerdes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.#T1#
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki avoids a kick to the body.
Funaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Geerdes is wise to it.
Geerdes connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Buntaro Funaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Geerdes keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Geerdes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funaki misses with a hook to the body
and Geerdes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Funaki really felt that one!
Funaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geerdes.
Geerdes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Funaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Funaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funaki misses with a jab to the body
enabling Geerdes to counter with a crisp jab.
Geerdes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Geerdes drops Funaki with a huge uppercut! Funaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Geerdes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Peter Geerdes!
An out of breath Hans Peter Geerdes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hans Peter Geerdes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Geerdes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muir to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (0) Geerdes
Geerdes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Muir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muir controlling the action here.#SUB#
Muir is trying for a kimura here. Geerdes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Muir wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas Muir! |
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Event:
Testing Session
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Soderlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geerdes tries to counter by clinching up but Soderlund breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Geerdes takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderlund slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Soderlund wants to stall.
Geerdes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soderlund is struggling to control the position.
Soderlund effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Geerdes.#T3#
Geerdes is looking to control Soderlund's arms but Soderlund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geerdes has his back to the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soderlund as Geerdes tries to tie him up.
Geerdes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Peter Geerdes.#CL#
Geerdes clinches. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderlund being controlled against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geerdes trying to stall but Soderlund improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Geerdes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Soderlund drives through and clinches with Geerdes against the ropes.
Soderlund looking to stall.
Soderlund is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soderlund is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.#T1#
The referee calls for Soderlund to work.
Geerdes stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mats Olle Soderlund.#CL2#
Soderlund clinches.
Soderlund being controlled against the ropes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Geerdes stalling against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soderlund as Geerdes tries to tie him up.
Soderlund letting Geerdes take a breather here.#T3#
Soderlund being controlled against the ropes.
Geerdes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Peter Geerdes.
Geerdes tries to clinch there but Soderlund circles away.
#CL2#
Soderlund takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geerdes is struggling to control the position.
Geerdes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Olle Soderlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Soderlund clinches up with Geerdes and pushes him back against the ropes.
Soderlund avoiding damage.
Soderlund is pushing Geerdes up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerdes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Soderlund dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mats Olle Soderlund.
Geerdes tries to close the distance and clinch but Soderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soderlund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Soderlund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.
Geerdes taking a breather.
Geerdes pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.#T3#
Soderlund slows down the pace here.
Soderlund effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderlund is trying to maintain a safe position but Geerdes gets an underhook and turns Soderlund into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mats Olle Soderlund.#CL2#
Soderlund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soderlund wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geerdes looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Olle Soderlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soderlund 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Olle Soderlund!
Our winner, Mats Olle Soderlund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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