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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant manages to get to full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Bazant controlling the position.#T1#
Bazant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard. #REVB#
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Bazant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chang is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bazant pushes down on Chang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chang wants to control but Bazant is keeping busy.
Bazant controlling the action here.
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well.
Chang trying to control from the bottom.
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bazant is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bazant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chang dives in and scores a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant trying to control the position.
Chang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Bazant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Chang defending well.
Well, if Bazant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Bazant is taking a breather. Chang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bohumil Bazant will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Bazant gets a takedown into half guard.
Chang is looking for a sweep. Bazant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chang tries to kick Bazant off but Bazant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.#SUB#
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chang working for a triangle but Bazant defends it easily.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chang wants to stand up but Bazant is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bazant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chang is in Bazant's guard.
Bazant trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pulls Chang in to control the position.
Chang looking to sit in guard and control but Bazant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bazant passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Bazant wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Bazant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bazant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bazant controls the position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here.
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazant tries to advance to mount but Chang denies him.
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
Bazant taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Chang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bazant sprawls well initially but Chang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bazant trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Bazant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bazant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chang being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #T1#
Bazant controlling Chang's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bazant not doing much here.
#T2#
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
Chang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant content to stall in guard here.
Bohumil Bazant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chang is trying to keep Bazant in close.
Bazant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Bazant ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Chang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #T4#
Bazant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bazant is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Bazant trying to mount his opponent but Chang defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant prevents Chang from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davis Chang.
I think Bazant 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bohumil Bazant! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Ragno throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Bazant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ragno's guard.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragno is keeping the position for now.
Ragno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ragno with a nice head shot there.
Ragno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant controlling Ragno's posture.
Bazant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragno looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragno, not yet. #T1#
Bazant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ragno is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up.
Ragno being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant won't allow Ragno to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ragno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Ragno is keeping the position.
Ragno looking to control.
Bazant stays in close to Ragno's body and controls the position.
Ragno trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Ragno counters with a stiff right hand.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Bazant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Ragno scores with a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Ragno preventing the sweep.
Ragno works over Bazant with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment.
Ragno throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bazant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bazant holds on and takes a little breather.
Bazant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragno stopping the sweep attempt from Bazant.
Bazant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Ragno circles away easily
and Ragno counters with a straight right hand.
Yossi Ragno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragno. That snapped Bazant's head back.
#TD#
Ragno looking to score a takedown here. Bazant is defending well but Ragno drives through and ends up in Bazant's guard.
Bazant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragno is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Ragno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Ragno counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ragno gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bazant controlling the action here.
Yossi Ragno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant is continuing to stall.#T1#
Ragno manages to get to full guard.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bazant won't allow Ragno to sweep him here.
Bazant passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ragno tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazant happy to just control the position for now.
Ragno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bazant can do to turn this around?#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
Ragno tries to bench press Bazant off him but Bazant keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant misses with a takedown attempt - Ragno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Ragno circles away easily
and Ragno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yossi Ragno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.#TD#
Ragno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Ragno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Ragno from controlling successfully.
Bazant is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragno won't allow Bazant to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bazant is pulling down on Ragno's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragno, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Ragno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ragno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bazant under the eye.
Yossi Ragno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bazant takes one to the chin there.
Bazant misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bazant shoots for a takedown but Ragno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bazant's head.
Bazant shoots and misses
and Ragno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yossi Ragno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
A jab lands there for Ragno.
Yossi Ragno is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragno with a nice cross.
Ragno with a jab.
Bazant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragno counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Ragno coming out on top.
Ragno sizes up Bazant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bazant tries to move into range but Ragno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bazant ducks right into an uppercut from Ragno. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ragno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragno.
Bazant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bazant dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Ragno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Ragno shoots in and gets a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bazant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragno is one step ahead there.
Ragno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ragno being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Bazant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bazant, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bazant is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Ragno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bazant.
Bazant fails to land the takedown.
Ragno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Bazant fails with the takedown
and Ragno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bazant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Ragno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bazant wants to get back to full guard.
Bazant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bazant has his hands clasped together around Ragno's back. He's all about the action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragno in particular looking to stall.
Bazant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragno is working away from the top position though.
Ragno trying to control the action but Bazant is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bazant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ragno content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bazant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ragno trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragno stays in close to Bazant's body and controls the position.
Ragno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bohumil Bazant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragno cracks Bazant with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yossi Ragno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yossi Ragno! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Villa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Bazant to work.
Villa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Bazant shoots in and gets a takedown into Villa's guard.
Villa is wriggling around but Bazant manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant prevents Villa from standing back up.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Villa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villa tries to get out of the position.
Villa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bazant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Villa!
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.#T2#
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Villa wants to control but Bazant is having none of it.
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Villa's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Villa can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant controlling the position easily from mount.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Bazant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Villa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Villa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Villa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bazant has a good base and remains in mount.
Villa tries to hold on but Bazant pushes him away.
Bazant controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Villa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bazant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Villa, which made it look bad.
Bazant looks for a takedown but Villa sprawls well.
Bazant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Antoine Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
Nice takedown defense from Villa. No joy for Bazant on that attempt.
Bazant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bazant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Villa circles away easily
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Villa delivers a nice body kick.
Bazant shoots and misses
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa lands a head kick. Bazant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Villa looks to land a combination. Bazant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Villa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bazant, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
Villa lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villa lands a left hand.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
A short left from Villa.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
Villa effectively controlling the action here.
Villa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
A shot in the inside from Villa. #BC#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villa is fending him off so far but Bazant persists. Nope, Villa circles away and we're back to standing.
Bazant circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Villa forces Bazant back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Bazant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Villa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Villa scores with a shoulder strike.
Villa works on Bazant's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Villa - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Villa finds it's target.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Villa counters with a body kick that stops Bazant in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Villa.
Bazant shoots for a takedown but Villa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bazant with a poor takedown
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bazant is breathing heavily.
Villa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Villa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bazant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bazants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bazant takes one to the chin there.
Villa works the jab nicely.#CL#
Villa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bazant is trying to stall.
Villa lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bazant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Villa counters with a straight right hand.
Villa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Villa lands a left and a right that send Bazant crashing to the mat, dazed. Villa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Villa fakes the leg kick and cracks Bazant in the body. #CL#
Villa closes the distance and clinches.
Bazant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bohumil Bazant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Villa has knocked Bazant down with a huge combo! Villa steps away and waves a wobbly Bazant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bazant is rocked!
Villa finds Bazant's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bazant flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Villa lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bazant will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Villa! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bazant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ragno wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bazant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bazant prevents Ragno from improving his position.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant uses his free foot to push down on Ragno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ragno.
Bazant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
It looks like Bazant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ragno is desperately trying to improve his position but Bazant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragno can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Ragno working to try and regain half guard.
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Ragno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ragno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bazant trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Ragno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bazant content to stall in guard here.
Bazant stopping the sweep attempt from Ragno.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bazant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ragno's face as Bazant controls the position.
Bazant moves into full mount!
Ragno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ragno is looking to improve his position.
Bazant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ragno lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Bazant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragno is trying to defend but Bazant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Bazant seems content to control.
Bazant prevents Ragno from improving his position.
Bazant is taking a breather. Ragno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant stalling.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg. #T1#
Bazant is taking a breather. Ragno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bazant is continuing to stall.
Ragno is trying to control but can't.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Ragno tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Bazant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragno is in trouble now - Bazant has advanced to mount!
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ragno regains half guard.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bazant in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant not doing much here.
Bazant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ragno!
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Bazant controlling from mount.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.#T4#
Ragno tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bazant.
Yossi Ragno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bazant slows the pace down.
Ragno tries to improve position but can't.
Bazant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ragno will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragno is looking to regain half guard here but Bazant keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragno seems a little lost for a moment, as Bazant dominates the positioning.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Ragno looking for a sweep but Bazant has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bazant controlling from mount.
Ragno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ragno is working hard here to advance position.
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Bohumil Bazant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ragno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Bohumil Bazant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bohumil Bazant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bazant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bohumil Bazant! |
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