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Event:
ENIGMA 256 Remington v Serrano
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Onfoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Onfoy ducks under a wild hook from Osborne.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onfoy moves away.#TD#
Onfoy looking to score a takedown here. Osborne is defending well but Onfoy drives through and ends up in Osborne's guard.
Onfoy lands a couple of elbows.
Osborne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onfoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Osborne stays in close to Onfoy's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne is looking to pass into half guard but Onfoy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Onfoy is in guard.#REVR#
Osborne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Osborne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Osborne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onfoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onfoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Onfoy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Onfoy postures up.
#SUB2#
Osborne has his foot on Onfoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onfoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Onfoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Onfoy postures up and lands a big shot to Osborne's brow.
Osborne keeping moving, preventing Onfoy from controlling successfully.
Osborne pulls Onfoy in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osborne wants to sweep here but Onfoy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Onfoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osborne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Onfoy has managed to get both his arms back between Osborne's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Osborne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Onfoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Osborne.
Onfoy tries to move to mount but Osborne blocks the move with his legs.
Onfoy working the ground and pound.
Onfoy trying to control the action but Osborne is working from the bottom.
Osborne is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Onfoy trying to control the position but Osborne is working away.
Osborne is trying to get back to half guard.
Onfoy working the body and head with strikes.
Osborne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Osborne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osborne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Onfoy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osborne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osborne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Osborne looking for submissions off his back.
Osborne trying to control here.
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. Onfoy connects with a nice short shot to Osborne's temple.
Onfoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Onfoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborne wants to improve his position but Onfoy is controlling well.
Onfoy lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahsem Onfoy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Onfoy misses with a kick to the body.
Osborne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown and gets 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. Onfoy connects with a nice short shot to Osborne's temple.
Osborne wants to control but Onfoy passes into side.
Osborne tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy cracks Osborne with a big right hand but Osborne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Osborne tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Onfoy has control of an arm but Osborne manages to advance to Onfoy's back!
Osborne keeps control of the position as Onfoy tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Onfoy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Onfoy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Osborne biding his time, controlling Onfoy.
Onfoy is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Onfoy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Osborne seems to be working for a kimura but Onfoy defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Osborne is trying to work for a kimura but Onfoy is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Onfoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osborne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Osborne looking to sit in guard and control but Onfoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Osborne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Osborne has an active guard here but Onfoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Osborne wants to get back to full guard.
Onfoy is looking to take a break and control but Osborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onfoy trying to control the pace.
Osborne is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Onfoy slips a nice elbow through Osborne's hands, connecting with Osborne's forehead.
Onfoy working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Osborne looking for subs from the bottom but Onfoy mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Onfoy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jahsem Onfoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Onfoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Onfoy blocks a jab.
Osborne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Onfoy is out of range and Osborne settles back down.
Onfoy blocks a jab.
Osborne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osborne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Onfoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osborne was well out of range. Poor timing from Onfoy.
Osborne moves out of range of the body kick from Onfoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy misses with a hook.#TD#
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osborne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Onfoy lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Osborne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Onfoy's best efforts.
Onfoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osborne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Onfoy working Osborne over with strikes.
Osborne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Onfoy works his way into full mount!
Anakin Osborne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osborne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osborne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Onfoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Onfoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osborne can do to turn this around?
Osborne wants to control but Onfoy is having none of it.
Osborne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Onfoy is staying active.
Osborne regains half guard.
Onfoy is thwarting Osborne's attempts to control the position.
Onfoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Onfoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Osborne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Onfoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osborne keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Osborne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Onfoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Onfoy!
Onfoy looks up at the clock and then as Osborne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Onfoy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Onfoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Onfoy looks up at the clock and then as Osborne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Onfoy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#Osborne is rocked!
Jahsem Onfoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Onfoy lands an elbow.
Osborne is still in real trouble! Can Onfoy finish him?
Onfoy is looking to take a break and control but Osborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onfoy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Onfoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Osborne taking a bit of punishment here - Onfoy scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Osborne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osborne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Onfoy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osborne is looking to improve his position but Onfoy isn't that keen on the idea.
A big strike lands for Onfoy! That's really hurt Osborne and he's turned his back - Onfoy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Onfoy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jahsem Onfoy!
Jahsem Onfoy 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 28
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osborne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Osborne scores with a jab.
Osborne throws a series of strikes that have Siuta backpedaling.
Osborne throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Siuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Osborne! Siuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Osborne to his feet! Osborne is in big trouble!
Good leg kick by Siuta.
Siuta misses with a looping right.
Siuta moves forwards but Osborne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne is looking to land body kicks.
Siuta throws a lazy right hand but Osborne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Osborne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siuta misses with a hook
and Osborne counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Siuta's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osborne misses with a head kick.
Osborne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osborne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osborne.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Osborne misses the target.
Siuta throws a head kick that misses
and Osborne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Osborne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Osborne with a nice calf kick.
Osborne swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Osborne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta missing with a left hand there. Osborne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osborne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osborne tests Siuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Osborne misses. #T3#
Siuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Osborne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Osborne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siuta blocks a jab.
Siuta blocks the body kick.
Siuta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siuta misses with a combination
letting Osborne counter with a right hand.
Osborne moves away from the strike by Siuta. #T4#
Osborne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siuta tries to clinch but Osborne moves out of range.
Siuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Osborne throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Osborne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siuta.
Osborne feints a counter leg kick.
Osborne misses with a looping right.
Siuta lands a leg kick that knocks Osborne off balance momentarily.
Osborne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siuta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakin Osborne dominated that round.
That's time! Siuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Siuta misses.
Osborne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Siuta blocks it well.
A big left from Siuta misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Siuta blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Siuta misses
and Osborne counters with a stiff right hand.
Siuta cracks a nice hook into Osborne's ribs.
Siuta ducks under a wild hook from Osborne.
Anakin Osborne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Siuta with the inside leg kick.
Osborne throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Osborne.
Siuta misses with a right hand
and Siuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Osborne punishes Siuta's body with a nice straight punch.
Osborne misses with a hook to the body
and Siuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Osborne lands a jab to the head.
Siuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Osborne counters with a good, hard body kick but Siuta shrugs it off.
Osborne misses with a looping right.#T2#
Osborne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osborne misses with an uppercut
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osborne throws a shot from downtown. Siuta moves away and avoids it.
Siuta throws a good cross that connects.
Siuta throws a jab when Osborne was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Osborne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Siuta misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Osborne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Siuta moves forwards but Osborne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Siuta looks to land a right hand but Osborne moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Siuta blocks the leg kick.
Osborne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Siuta throws a hook but Osborne avoids it easily.
Osborne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Osborne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siuta manages to avoid it.
That kick from Osborne tenderised Siuta's leg. Siuta is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Siuta with a nice cross.#CL#
Siuta moves into range and clinches up with Osborne.
A short right from Osborne on the inside.
Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Osborne uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Osborne.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osborne working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osborne working aggressively here.
Osborne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osborne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Osborne scores with a shot to the side of Siuta's head.
Siuta tries a body shot but Osborne blocks it.
Osborne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siuta or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakin Osborne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anakin Osborne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Osborne slips under a jab from Siuta.
Marek Siuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siuta drops his hands momentarily and Osborne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Siuta sizes up Osborne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Siuta looks to land a combination but Osborne avoids it well.
Osborne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Siuta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Siuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta staying out of range there.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osborne.#T1#
Osborne misses with a body kick.
Osborne scores with a body shot.
Osborne slips a jab and a cross from Siuta.
The fighters circling - Osborne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osborne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Osborne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osborne slips under a jab from Siuta.
Osborne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Siuta connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osborne. Siuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Osborne counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Osborne.
Siuta throws an off balance right hand
and Osborne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Osborne throws a looping overhand right but Siuta ducks down to avoid it.
Osborne with a jab.#T3#
Osborne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siuta throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osborne! But no joy.
Siuta blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Osborne.
Anakin Osborne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siuta misses with a looping left.
Osborne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Siuta looks to land a right hand but Osborne moved out of range.
Siuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osborne.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.#T4#
Osborne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Osborne jabs Siuta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Siuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osborne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Osborne can pounce on him.
Osborne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siuta at a distance.
Siuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osborne! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anakin Osborne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osborne 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakin Osborne!
A very excited looking Anakin Osborne rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 23
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osborne.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Osborne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Stein thuds a left hand into Osborne's body.
Osborne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Osbornes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osborne unleashes a big counter combination but Stein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Osborne misses.
Osborne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##CL2#
Osborne has managed to clinch.
Osborne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Osborne.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osborne working aggressively here.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osborne's elbow.
Osborne throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Osborne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein with a knee to the head.
Osborne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Osborne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osborne backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osborne.
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Osborne lands with a light punch inside.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Stein.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Stein tries a body shot but Osborne blocks it.
Stein blocks a body shot from Osborne.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osborne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Osborne tries to stall but Stein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Osborne lands a right hand.
Osborne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
#T3#
Osborne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osborne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Osborne.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osborne.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osborne.
Osborne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Osborne is looking to control Stein's arms but Stein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Osborne has his back to the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Osborne.
Osborne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osborne working aggressively here.
Osborne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osborne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Osborne.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Stein. #T4#
Osborne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Stein.
Osborne has Stein pressed against the cage.
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Osborne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Osborne.
Stein is leaning against Osborne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osborne presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osborne lands a left hand.
Osborne digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Osborne lands with a light punch inside.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osborne.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Osborne controls the action.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Osborne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anakin Osborne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Osborne looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osborne. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Osborne misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osborne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein tries to clinch but Osborne moves out of range.
Osborne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Stein there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein cracks Osborne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein wants to clinch up but Osborne keeps it at a distance.
Osborne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein blocks a jab.
Osborne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osborne missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osborne moves out of range of the strikes.
Osborne misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osborne. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein throws a right and a left that Osborne avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Osborne pushes him off.
Osborne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osborne blocks a jab.
Osborne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osborne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Osborne takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein misses with a combination
and Osborne counters with an inside leg kick.
Osborne throws a good cross that connects.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osborne loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.#T3#
Osborne throws a head kick that misses.
Osborne misses with a hook
#CL#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Stein.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osborne's elbow.
Osborne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osborne struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein wants a takedown.
Osborne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osborne.
Stein tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anakin Osborne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stein digs a right hand into Osborne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osborne's gas tank.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osborne avoiding damage.
Stein tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Osborne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein working Osborne over with knees to the body.
Osborne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein lands a body shot.
Osborne swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Osborne avoids the damage to the body.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osborne backwards.
Osborne is stalling here.
Stein wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Osborne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osborne lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Franklin Stein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stein avoids the body shot from Osborne.
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Stein slips under a jab from Osborne.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Stein.
Stein tries to clinch but Osborne moves out of range.
Osborne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Stein rushes Osborne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne misses with a body punch.
Osborne effectively controlling the action here.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Stein tries a knee to the head but Osborne blocks it.
Osborne stalling.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Stein tries to land a knee to the head but Osborne blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osborne managing to block the knees to the body from Stein.
Stein letting Osborne take a breather here.
Stein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osborne walks away with a smile on his face. Stein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Osborne tries to keep at a distance but Stein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stein tries for a takedown but Osborne manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Stein working aggressively here.
Stein wants to take the fight to the mat but Osborne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osborne struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Osborne has Stein pushed against the cage.
Osborne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Osborne.
Osborne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Osborne lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Osborne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Osborne tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Osborne back against the cage.
Stein is trying to pull guard but Osborne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Osborne managing to block the knees to the body from Stein.
#T3#
Stein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osborne blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Osborne.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osborne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osborne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osborne.
Osborne lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Osborne.
Osborne lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osborne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne scores with a hook to the body.
Osborne tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Osborne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein tries a knee to the head but Osborne blocks it.
Nice body punch from Osborne.
Osborne scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osborne.
Osborne tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Osborne back against the cage.
Osborne tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A short right from Osborne on the inside.
Osborne tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A hook to the body from Osborne.
Osborne lands a nice shot to the body.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osborne pushes Stein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Osborne lands a right hand.
Osborne is pushing Stein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Osborne trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anakin Osborne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osborne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakin Osborne!
Anakin Osborne was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Makagziadan misses with an uppercut.
Osborne loads up on a big right hand but Makagziadan slips the punch.
Osborne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Ugrapurod Makagziadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osborne loads up on a big right hand but Makagziadan slips the punch.
Makagziadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makagziadan missing with a left hand there. Osborne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makagziadan loads up on a big right hand but Osborne slips the punch.
Makagziadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Osborne is just out of range.
Makagziadan loads up on a big right hand but Osborne slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makagziadan throws a head kick but Osborne moves out of range.
Makagziadan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makagziadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Osborne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Makagziadan misses its intended target. #T1#
Osborne throws a poor cross that misses
and Makagziadan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Osborne thinking.
Makagziadan swinging wildly here.
Makagziadan throws a big shot that misses.
Makagziadan misses with an uppercut
and Osborne counters with a left and a right that stings Makagziadan.
Makagziadan throws a lazy uppercut
and Osborne counters with a nice body shot.
Osborne slips a straight right by Makagziadan.
Makagziadan throws a shot from downtown. Osborne moves away and avoids it.
Makagziadan throws a poor cross that misses
and Osborne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makagziadan throws a series of punches but Osborne avoids them all with ease.
Osborne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makagziadan.
Makagziadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osborne is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Makagziadan throws a body punch but Osborne moves out of range.
Osborne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makagziadan misses with a body shot
and Osborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ugrapurod Makagziadan has been cut.
Osborne feints a jab promting Makagziadan to slip. Osborne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makagziadan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Osborne. Beautiful body shot.
Makagziadan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osborne counters with a big right hand! Oh Makagziadan is in trouble here! Osborne follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakin Osborne!
A very excited looking Anakin Osborne rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Mertel tests Osborne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Mertel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osborne momentarily.
#CL2#
Osborne clinches up with Mertel and pushes him back against the cage.
Osborne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mertel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Osborne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osborne is pressed up against the cage. Mertel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Osborne down to the mat. Osborne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osborne walks into a left hand.
Mertel lands a jab to the head.
Osborne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mertel dips to his left and cracks Osborne with an uppercut!
Mertel throws a poor cross that misses
and Osborne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osborne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mertel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Osborne to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Osborne looks to clinch but Mertel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Osborne taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Viktor Mertel!
Viktor Mertel 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 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osborne throws out the jab.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Osborne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osborne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osborne misses the shot to the body.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
letting Osborne counter with a right hand.
Osborne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osborne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne lands an overhand right.
Osborne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Osborne moves into the clinch successfully.
Osborne misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Osborne improves position.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osborne stalling.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osborne is working Lopez over against the cage.
Osborne gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osborne blocks it with crossed arms.
Osborne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Osborne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Osborne as the two fighters clinch.
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
Osborne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Osborne has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Osborne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Osborne.
Lopez blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Osborne.
A shot in the inside from Osborne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Osborne.
Osborne misses with some punches.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osborne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Osborne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osborne presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osborne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Osborne.
Osborne pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Osborne.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Osborne.
Lopez cracks Osborne with a nice body shot.
Osborne lands with a right to the head.
Osborne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards. #T3#
Osborne cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Osborne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Osborne is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Osborne.
Osborne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Osborne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
Osborne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osborne blocking some punches.
Lopez being controlled against the cage.
Osborne lands a body punch. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Osborne.
Osborne lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Osborne.
Osborne swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osborne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osborne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Osborne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Osborne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osborne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anakin Osborne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anakin Osborne's cut.
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#
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osborne misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Osborne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Osborne.
Osborne throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osborne throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Anakin Osborne is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Osborne misses.
Lopez slips under a jab from Osborne.
Osborne ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Osborne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osborne in his tracks.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Osborne throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Osborne avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Osborne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Osborne misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Osborne had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Osborne misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osborne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osborne throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Osborne misses with a looping left.
Osborne throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Osborne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Osborne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Osborne is rocked!
Osborne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Osborne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osborne misses with a hook
and Lopez scores with a counter punch that sends Osborne to the canvas! Lopez smells blood - he's punishing Osborne with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Osborne has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 96
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Osborne ducks right into an uppercut from Free.
Free is looking to chop away at Osborne's legs.
Free loads up on a big right hand but Osborne slips the punch.
Osborne checks a leg kick.
Free avoids the head kick by Osborne.
Osborne scores with a body shot.
Free tries a low kick but Osborne avoids it.
Free connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osborne momentarily.
Free tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Free throws a head kick that misses.
Osborne misses with an uppercut. Free saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Free.
Osborne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Free is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osborne.
Osborne checks a leg kick.
Osborne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Free looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osborne throws a hook to the side of Free's head but Free sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Free walks into a stiff left hand from Osborne.#CUT2#It looks like MewChoo Free has been cut.
MewChoo Free seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osborne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Free.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Free moves away.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Free moves away.
Free connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Free scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osborne doesn't seem bothered though.
Free misses with a low kick.
Osborne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Free is looking to chop away at Osborne's legs.
Free definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Free misses with an uppercut. Osborne saw that one coming.
Osborne takes a swing at Free's ribcage but misses.
Free ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osborne moves away.
Osborne misses with a few strikes there.
Free connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Free catches Osborne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osborne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Free darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Osborne just misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne misses with a hook. Free ducked under it nicely.
Free's corner calls for a 1-2. Free obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Free is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osborne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osborne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osborne misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Free misses the target.
Free darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Free throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osborne.
Osborne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Free rather than just go for the knockout.
Free thows a leg kick but Osborne checks it
and Osborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osborne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Free moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Osborne throws a lazy right hand but Free sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Free moves away from the strike by Osborne.
Osborne tries to move into range but Free moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Free misses the shot to the body.
Free is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Osborne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Free. That did some damage!
Free connects with a right hand. Osborne shakes it off.
Free looks to land a combination but Osborne avoids it well.
Free slips under a jab from Osborne.
Free swings for the body but Osborne moves out of range.
Free misses with a hook. Osborne ducked under it nicely.
Osborne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Osborne scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Free 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Free takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Free keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Osborne scores with a jab. Free acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Free takes one on the button.
Osborne drops his hands momentarily and Free takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Free throws a poor cross that misses
and Osborne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Free is rocked!
Free glances at the clock... BAM! Osborne nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Free crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Free is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakin Osborne!
A relieved looking Anakin Osborne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wyatt.
Wyatt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osborne circles away.
Osborne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osborne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Messiah Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt tries for a takedown but Osborne circles away easily
and Osborne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Osborne feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down.
Osborne throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Messiah Wyatt has been cut.
Osborne cracks Wyatt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wyatt falls backwards against the cage. Osborne follows up with more strikes that drop Wyatt to his knees. Osborne keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wyatt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakin Osborne!
A relieved looking Anakin Osborne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a hook.
Osborne misses the body punch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osborne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Osborne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Osborne.
We've been told by Osborne's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Osborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Osborne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Osborne is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne is pushing Lopez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Osborne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.
Osborne pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osborne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Osborne working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Osborne.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osborne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Osborne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lopez up against the cage.
Osborne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Lopez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Osborne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Osborne swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osborne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Osborne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Lopez stalling in the clinch.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osborne.
Lopez letting Osborne take a breather here.
Lopez lands a right hand. #T3#
Osborne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Osborne lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Osborne misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Osborne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Lopez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osborne.
Osborne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Osborne as Lopez tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osborne.
Osborne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lopez is looking to control Osborne's arms but Osborne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage. #T4#
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Osborne blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osborne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lopez misses with a knee to the head.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Osborne lands a left hand.
Lopez working aggressively here.
A short right from Osborne on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Osborne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez is trying to stall.
Lopez misses with some punches.
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 Anakin Osborne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Osborne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Osborne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Osborne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Osborne misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Osborne is rocked!
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Osborne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osborne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osborne seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Osborne right on the button. Osborne goes down! Lopez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lopez gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
After the fight, Diego Lopez 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.
Anakin Osborne spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna work hard and get this belt back. You'll see a different result next time.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Mikidropov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Osborne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikidropov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Osborne wants to sweep here but Mikidropov controlling him for the moment.
Osborne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osborne is trying to control Mikidropov's posture. Mikidropov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Osborne! Mikidropov is rotating here... this could be the end... Osborne is out! Mikidropov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Viktor Mikidropov!
Viktor Mikidropov is the new middleweight champion!
Anakin Osborne spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna work hard and get this belt back. You'll see a different result next time.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Carp misses with an uppercut.
Osborne thuds a left hand into Carp's body.
Carp misses with an uppercut. Osborne saw that one coming.
Carp misses with a wild body shot.
Osborne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carp 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 Osborne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Osborne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carp misses with a looping right.
Osborne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carp tests Osborne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Anakin Osborne has been cut.
Osborne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Osborne misses with a straight right.
Osborne misses the jab.
Osborne misses the jab.
Carp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osborne flicks out a counter leg kick but Carp steps away.
Osborne keeps Carp at a distance using the push kick.
Carp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Carp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osborne scores with a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Osborne lands a big head kick that sends Carp tumbling to the mat! Osborne takes a step backwards and waves Carp back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Carp is rocked!#T1#
Osborne lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakin Osborne!
Anakin Osborne is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Osborne throws a jab when Rocha was well out of range.
Osborne clobbers Rocha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Osborne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha moves away.
Rocha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osborne avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Osborne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Osborne is able to avoid easily.
Osborne moves out of range of the body kick.
Osborne throws a body punch but Rocha moves out of range.
Osborne works Rocha's body with a nice hook.
Rocha wants to slow Osborne down by chopping away at his legs.
Osborne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocha doesn't seem bothered though.
Rocha throws the left hand but Osborne avoids the punch easily.
Rocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osborne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocha looks winded!#KD#
Osborne drops Rocha with a beautiful combination! Rocha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Osborne is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Lewis Rocha has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osborne throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rocha clean off his feet! He's out cold! Osborne stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakin Osborne! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 5
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Osborne lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a low kick but Osborne avoids it.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Osborne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osborne throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A big right from Osborne misses.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Osborne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Osborne throws a monster overhand right that drops Jones! Osborne follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakin Osborne! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Osborne jabs Mkhmeljian right on the nose. Mkhmeljian blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Osborne.
Osborne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Osborne drops Mkhmeljian with a naaaaasty hook - Mkhmeljian is in real trouble here! Osborne dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakin Osborne! |
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