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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 135
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Chen takes one to the side of the head.
Yosuke throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Yosuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yosuke connects with a body shot that sends Chen's belly button to the back.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yosuke moves away.
Chen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yosuke loads up on a big right hand but Chen slips the punch.
Chen dips to his left and cracks Yosuke with an uppercut!
Chen throws a low kick but Yosuke avoids it.
Chen moves out of range as Yosuke strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yosuke scores with a nice right hand.
Chen misses with a body shot
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yosuke lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Yosuke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Yosuke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen swings for the body but Yosuke moves out of range.
Chen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Chen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Yosuke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yosuke lands a head shot.
Yosuke walks into a stiff left hand from Chen.
Yosuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen misses with a hook
and Yosuke counters with a good low kick that Chen was not able to check.
Chen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chen lands a jab to Yosuke's midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yosuke's corner calls for a 1-2. Yosuke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yosuke throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Chen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yosuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Chen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yosuke.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yosuke throws a hook but Chen blocks it.
Yosuke jabs Chen right on the nose. Chen blinks but takes it well.
Yosuke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yosuke throws a wild body kick that Chen sees coming a mile off.
Yosuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chen in his tracks.
Yosuke scores with a nice strike.
Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen avoids the body shot from Yosuke.
#T3#
Chen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Chen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yosuke to the ground. Chen is now in Yosuke's guard.
Chen stays in close to Yosuke's body and controls the position.
Chen wants to control from the top but Yosuke keeps moving.
Chen preventing the sweep.
Chen wants to control from the top but Yosuke keeps moving.
Chen slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen wants to pass the guard but Yosuke is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Chen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yosuke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yosuke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yosuke is keeping the position for now.
Yosuke pulls Chen in close to his closed guard and prevents Chen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vien Yosuke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yosuke moves away from the strike by Chen.
Both fighters circling a little - Yosuke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Yosuke finds it's way through Chen's defenses.
A low kick from Yosuke is predictable there #TD#
and Chen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yosuke! #SUB#
Chen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yosuke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chen but great work by Yosuke.
Chen sneaks back into half guard.
Chen is pressing down on Yosuke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!#SUB#
Chen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yosuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yosuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yosuke postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Chen working for submissions but it's allowed Yosuke to get to half guard.
Chen wants to control but Yosuke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yosuke tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chen controls his leg.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chen tries to roll over but Yosuke keeps him under control.
Chen is trying to maintain the position but Yosuke is very close to passing his half guard.
Yosuke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chen looking for submissions off his back.
Chen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yosuke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yosuke's back!#T2##SUB#
Chen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yosuke is defending well though. Chen let's go of the attempt for now.
Yosuke can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Chen looking for the RNC.
Yosuke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chen struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yosuke trying to control the hands but Chen won't let him. #SUB#
Chen is cranking Yosuke's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yosuke! He's tightened the choke and Yosuke is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Chen!
In his post fight interview, Kai Chen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 131
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen looks to land a combination but Kolar avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kolar! But no joy.
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Chen gets caught flat footed, as Kolar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kolar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolar slips nicely into half guard.
Chen is staying active underneath Kolar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolar passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolar cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Kolar working away.
Chen tries to buck Kolar off but Kolar is having none of it.#T1#
Kolar tries to move to mount but Chen blocks the move with his legs.
Chen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chen is trying to control Kolar's posture but Kolar avoids it.
Chen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kolar lands an elbow.
Kolar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chen tries to buck Kolar off but Kolar is having none of it.
Kolar lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#Chen is rocked!
Kolar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chen keeps working.
Oh Chen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kolar's best efforts.
Chen seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolar pulls his head out easily.
Kolar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Chen is looking to control Kolar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chen avoid being mounted?
Chen tries to get to full guard but Kolar has control of the leg.
Kolar stalling.
Kolar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chen is looking to control Kolar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chen avoid being mounted?
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kolar trying to mount his opponent but Chen defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kolar connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple.
Kolar working over Chen with some ground and pound. Chen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ground and pound from Kolar.
Chen is trying to control but can't.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Kolar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kolar is pushing down on Chen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chen is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kolar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kolar is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kolar moves nicely into side control.
Chen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kolar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Kolar moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kolar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolar wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy.
Chen tries to buck Kolar off but Kolar is having none of it.
Kolar lands a few punches from side control.
Kolar lands a nice forearm strike.
Chen struggling a bit here.
Kolar cracks Chen with a big right hand but Chen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Kolar dominated that round.
That's time! Chen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kolar counters with a straight right hand.
Chen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kolar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kolar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Chen as Kolar shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Chen finds it's target.
Chen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Kolar on that attempt.
Chen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kolar sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Chen leaves Kolar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kai Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Kolar.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Chen throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Kolar moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Kolar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chen regains guard.
Kolar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chen trying to control but Kolar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Chen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chen passes Kolar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kolar is not content to let Chen control the position.#SUB#
Chen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Kolar is not content to let Chen control the position.#SUB#
Chen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kolar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kai Chen!
Kai Chen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Chen takes one to the chin there.
Krawlee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Chen misses.
Krawlee misses with a hook. Chen ducked under it nicely.
Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krawlee counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Chen is rocked!
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Krawlee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen is still on wobbly legs! Can Krawlee finish him?
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chen seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen misses with a body shot
and Krawlee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krawlee throws a head kick that Chen semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.#T1#
Krawlee connects with a body shot that sends Chen's belly button to the back.
Krawlee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Chen.
Krawlee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chen.
Krawlee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen loads up on a big right hand but Krawlee slips the punch.
Chen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Krawlee as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chen.
Chen lands with a straight right. Krawlee didn't see that one coming.
Krawlee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chen checks it well. #TD#
Krawlee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chen to the mat! Chen manages to get full guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krawlee lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krawlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chen is tightening it up a little... Krawlee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krawlee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krawlee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kai Chen!
After the fight, Kai Chen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 109
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Chen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Chen connects with the punch.#T1#
Chen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Robinson's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Chen.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chen circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Chen.
Robinson throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Chen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Chen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Chen pulls guard effortlessly.
Robinson trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Chen keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Chen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Chen's guard. #SUB#
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Chen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
Chen throws a shot to the body.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Chen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robinson checks it well.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Chen moved out of range.
Chen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robinson defends it well.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Chen looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson moves forwards but Chen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Chen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Robinson sprawling to the canvas! Robinson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chen finish him?!
#ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
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!
Chen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Chen counters with a nice right hand that sends Robinson toppling to the canvas! Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chen finish him?!#T1#
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
And Chen tries to counter it with a takedown but Robinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Chen takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Robinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chen.
Robinson misses with a right hand
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Chen lands a head shot.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kai Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen avoids the body shot from Robinson.
BAM! Chen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Robinson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kai Chen!
Kai Chen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montoya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chen jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
Chen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Montoya lands a left and a right that send Chen crashing to the mat, dazed. Montoya thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Chen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Chen out cold! Chen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Montoya! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marusic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Marusic has hold of one of Chen's legs. Chen is fighting the takedown attempt but Marusic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marusic distracts Chen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Chen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marusic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Marusic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic looking to pass the guard.
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marusic passes Chen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chen trying to control but Marusic postures up.
#SUB2#
Chen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chen with the active half guard here but Marusic passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Chen is trying to get back to half guard.
Chen trying to remain calm as Marusic controls from the top position.
Marusic trying to control the position but Chen is working away.
Chen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chen is trying to improve his position.
Chen prevents Marusic from improving position.
Chen tries to buck Marusic off but Marusic is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marusic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chen!
Marusic with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Chen tries to lock up and control but Marusic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marusic with good strikes from the mount here!
Marusic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chen tries to hold on but Marusic pushes him away.
Marusic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen is looking to escape.
Marusic controlling his opponent.
Chen can't escape the position.
Marusic landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic trying to control but Chen is having none of it. #SUB#
Marusic has hold of Chen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Marusic with good strikes from the mount here!
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen is squirming around, avoiding Marusic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Marusic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chen turns into him and now he's in Marusic's guard.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marusic is retaining full guard.
Chen is still trying to improve position.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Marusic keeping full guard, as Chen tries to pass.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marusic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chen has Marusic in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Chen working for a triangle but Marusic defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that 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.#R2#
Marusic swings widly with a right hand
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Marusic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head. #CL#
Marusic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marusic.
Chen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marusic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marusic cracks Chen with a nice body shot.
Marusic stops a takedown attempt from Chen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marusic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marusic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marusic lands with a light punch inside.
Marusic scores with a shot to the side of Chen's head.
Chen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marusic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borislav Marusic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chen.
Chen jumps guard but Marusic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marusic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marusic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marusic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Marusic.
#T1#
Marusic is pressed up against the cage. Chen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marusic down to the mat. Marusic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kai Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Marusic misses its intended target.
Chen lands with an overhand left.
Chen misses with a body shot.
Marusic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Marusic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
Chen misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Marusic. #CL2#
Chen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Marusic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marusic tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Marusic back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marusic.
Marusic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Marusic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chen can do to turn this around?
Marusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chen is trying to drag Marusic to the mat but Marusic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marusic lands a left hand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Chen lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Chen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marusic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marusic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chen is breathing heavily.
Marusic trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Marusic advances position into side control!
Chen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marusic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chen's legs.
Chen regains half guard.
Chen manages to get to full guard.
Marusic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chen keeping full guard, as Marusic tries to pass. #T3#
Marusic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marusic landing some decent shots from guard.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marusic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marusic landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marusic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Chen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marusic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marusic advances position into side control!
Marusic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marusic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chen is looking to improve his position but Marusic isn't that keen on the idea.
Marusic avoids the attempt from Chen to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Chen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Marusic is defending against the submission attempts here by Chen.
#SUB2#
Chen wants to work for an arm triangle but Marusic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marusic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chen.
Chen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marusic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Chen stalling away here and it's allowed Marusic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Marusic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marusic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Marusic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chen defends well.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marusic is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marusic is trying to get back to full guard.
Marusic is trying to maintain the position but Chen is very close to passing his half guard.
Marusic has his hands clasped together around Chen's back. He's all about the action.
Borislav Marusic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Chen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Chen has control of the leg. #T3#
Chen is looking to take a break and control but Marusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marusic sees it coming and defends easily.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Chen has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marusic misses the shot to the body.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Marusic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Chen darts in and clinches Marusic up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen.
Kai Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen tries to pull guard but Marusic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marusic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Marusic.
Marusic stalling in the clinch.
Marusic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borislav Marusic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marusic struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Chen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marusic pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Marusic clinches up with Chen and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marusic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 48
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Hearns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
Chen throws a leg kick which misses Hearns's front leg but catches the back leg as Hearns tries to avoid it.
Chen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chen misses with a body shot.
Hearns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen throws a leg kick but Hearns moved away.
Hearns lands an overhand right.
Hearns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chen to score with a decent uppercut.
Chen misses with a body shot
letting Hearns counter with a right hand. #TD#
Chen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hearns on his heels. He'll look to pass Hearns's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearns is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
Hearns is pulling down on Chen's head. It's preventing any offense from Chen, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hearns looking for a guillotine here but Chen defends easily.
Chen pushing down on Hearns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Hearns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chen's back!
Hearns has the hooks in. Chen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hearns is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chen tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hearns working for a choke but Chen is defending well.
Chen tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Hearns is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chen for a finish. #SUB2#
Hearns working for the choke. #SUB2#
Hearns working for a choke but Chen is defending well.
I really don't envy Chen right now.
Hearns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Chen staying busy and making it hard for Hearns to control.
Chen is holding onto Hearns's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Chen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hearns patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hearns controlling well, preventing Chen from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Hearns working for the choke.
Chen is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB2#
Hearns looking for the RNC.
Hearns controlling well, preventing Chen from escaping the position.
Hearns doesn't have the hooks in and Chen manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Chen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chen 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.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hagler Hearns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearns manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hearns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Chen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hearns's guard.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearns wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chen is now in half guard. #SUB#
Chen is working for a kimura but Hearns is defending it quite comfortably.
Hearns manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen trying to control but Hearns is working from the bottom.
Hearns looking to control.
#T1#
Chen looking to sit in guard and control but Hearns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Chen is looking for a triangle but Hearns pushes his legs off easily.
Hearns looking to pass the guard.
Chen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Hearns from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hearns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hearns is looking to defend but Chen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hearns! Chen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hearns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Chen!
A less than humble Kai Chen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopes doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen circles away.
Chen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Chen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lopes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lopes is refusing to be controlled, as Chen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chen wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopes is staying active underneath Chen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Chen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lopes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chen seems to be working for a kimura but Lopes defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Still in half guard, Chen seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen uses his free foot to push down on Lopes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopes.
Lopes is trying to escape the mount but Chen keeps good control and instead manages to take Lopes's back.
Lopes prevents Chen from getting a body triangle.
Lopes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Chen working for a choke but Lopes is defending well. #SUB2#
Chen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lopes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Lopes prevents Chen from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Chen working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chen tightening his grip on Lopes, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Chen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lopes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Lopes is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Chen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lopes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chen is not going to allow Lopes to sit and survive in this position.
Chen is trying to control but Lopes is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Chen takes Lopes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lopes is in trouble. #SUB2#
Chen is persistently looking for the submission but Lopes is defending it well.
#T4#
Chen is hanging on to Lopes's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Lopes showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lopes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chen is working for a rear naked choke. Lopes is not defending it well and Chen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lopes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lopes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Chen!
Kai Chen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Chen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Chen sprawls well.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
Chen fails with the takedown.
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Chen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chen showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Chen prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T1#
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chen wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Chen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish.
Chen trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
Barnes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Chen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barnes is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Barnes fending off the submission attempt from Chen.
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Barnes showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chen is persistently looking for the submission but Barnes is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Chen looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chen looking to break Barnes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barnes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chen is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Chen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Barnes is in real trouble here. Chen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Chen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Chen!
Kai Chen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Haley.
Haley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Chen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haley is trying to defend but Chen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haley tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Haley makes his way to full guard, as Chen worked for a kimura.
Chen won't allow Haley to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Haley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chen rolls with it to try and escape but Haley cranks on the arm and Chen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukas Haley! |
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