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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Hwan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rei.
Rei takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Hwan cracks Rei with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rei looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hwan finish him?
#ROC#Rei is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mikazuchi Rei has been cut.
Hwan staying out of range there.
Hwan throwing a counter right hand but Rei manages to avoid it.
Rei is still on wobbly legs! Can Hwan finish him?
Hwan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rei throws a sloppy head kick and Hwan moves out of range easily.
Rei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rei misses the target.
Rei seems to have recovered his senses.
Hwan lands a nice looking body shot.
Hwan fakes the body blow, causing Rei to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rei goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sim Hwan! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hwan thuds his right hand into Nunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Nunes has been cut.
Hwan misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely.
Hwan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Nunes throws the left hand but Hwan avoids the punch easily.
Nunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nunes slips a jab from Hwan.
Nunes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberto Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nunes rushes Hwan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hwan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land. #BC#
Hwan breaks the clinch.
Hwan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Nunes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hwan blocks an uppercut.
Nunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hwan. #BC#
Hwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hwan lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hwan throws out the jab.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Hwan.
#CL2#
Hwan tries to keep at a distance but Nunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hwan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Hwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunes defending well as Hwan loads up on a big left hand.
Hwan looks to land a combination. Nunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Nunes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hwan is trying to defend but Nunes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nunes with the ground and pound but Hwan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hwan is looking to stand back up but Nunes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hwan.
Hwan is refusing to be controlled, as Nunes sits in half guard. #T2#
Hwan is trying to stand back up but Nunes is controlling him
Hwan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nunes with the ground and pound but Hwan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hwan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hwan wants to stand but Nunes is controlling the position.
Nunes looking to sit in guard and control but Hwan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hwan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nunes is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nunes holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Hwan postures up.
Hwan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nunes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Nunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hwan is aware though and is defending well.
Nunes is striking from the bottom but Hwan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nunes wants to control but Hwan is keeping busy.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nunes looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Hwan.
Nunes has his takedown stuffed
letting Hwan counter with a right hand.
Hwan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hwan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hwan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sim Hwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Nunes.
Nunes walks straight into a right hand from Hwan - that's dropped him! Hwan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nunes from any more punishment! Nunes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sim Hwan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Pollock as he connects with a hook.
Hwan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Pollock has closed the distance and engaged Hwan in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pollock.
Hwan is breathing heavily.
Pollock pushes Hwan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pollock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
Pollock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hwan.
Pollock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hwan or not.
A short right from Pollock.
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Pollock.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Pollock.
Pollock lands with a right to the head.
Hwan is trying to break free.
Pollock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hwan backwards.
Pollock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Pollock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pollock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pollock lands a left hand.
Pollock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pollock cracks Hwan with a nice body shot.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Pollock lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pollock.
Pollock gets through Hwan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pollock pushes Hwan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hwan is rocked!
Pollock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Hwan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pollock gets through Hwan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hwan with a big uppercut! Hwan tries to clinch up but Pollock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hwan to the mat! Hwan covers up and Pollock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jackson Pollock!
Our winner, Jackson Pollock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Hwan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwan throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Nuori Ukkonen has been cut.
Hwan misses with a straight left.
Hwan blocks a jab.
Hwan slips a jab and a cross from Ukkonen.
Hwan thuds his right hand into Ukkonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ukkonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ukkonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hwan under the eye.
A lazy left from Hwan finds it's target.
Ukkonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hwan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkonen defending well as Hwan loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ukkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hwan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hwan misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hwan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen swings widly with a right hand
and Hwan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkonen misses with a body shot.
Nuori Ukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hwan slips under a jab.
Ukkonen connects with a right hand. Hwan shakes it off.
Hwan misses with a hook. Ukkonen ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Ukkonen misses its intended target.
Ukkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Ukkonen misses.
Hwan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ukkonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hwan.
A jab from Ukkonen misses.
Ukkonen slips a jab from Hwan.
A big right from Ukkonen misses.
Hwan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hwan misses with an uppercut. Ukkonen saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hwan, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Hwan misses its intended target.
Hwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkonen.
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!
Ukkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hwan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hwan misses with a hook.#T2#
Ukkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hwan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hwan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ukkonen in his tracks.
Hwan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ukkonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ukkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hwan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ukkonen missing with a left hand there. Hwan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hwan is looking to counter punch.
Hwan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ukkonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hwan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hwan misses its intended target.
Hwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen looks to land a left hand but Hwan moved out of range nicely.
Ukkonen looks to throw the jab but Hwan is out of range.
Hwan misses with a straight left.
Ukkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hwan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ukkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hwan throws out the jab.
Hwan throws a lazy right hand but Ukkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ukkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkonen misses with a looping left.
Ukkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hwan.
Ukkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Ukkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hwan counters with a straight right hand.
Ukkonen misses with a hook.
Hwan lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Ukkonen is rocked!
BAM! Hwan delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ukkonen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Sim Hwan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Orr.
Hwan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hwan misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Orr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Orr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orr keeps control of Hwan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orr tries to score a body lock takedown but Hwan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hwan has had enough of the clinch but Orr keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Orr successfully pulls guard.
Orr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hwan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orr's guard.#T1#
Orr working a defensive guard here.
Orr has a closed guard, preventing Hwan from standing up. #SU#
Orr is working an open guard so Hwan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hwan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orr.#TD2#
Orr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hwan was covering up waiting for the punch and Orr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet but Orr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Orr trying to control but Hwan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orr won't allow Hwan to get back to his feet.
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but Hwan has wrist control.
Orr prevents Hwan from getting back to his feet.
Orr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orr prevents Hwan from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hwan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Orr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Orr moves into range and clinches up with Hwan.#TD2#
Orr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hwan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orr's guard.#SUB2#
Orr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hwan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hwan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hwan wanted to stand there but Orr had control of the position.
Orr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hwan is now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Orr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hwan pulls his head out easily.
Orr tries to get to full guard but Hwan has control of the leg.
Hwan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Orr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Hwan decides to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Hwan as Orr shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Orr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Orr fails with the takedown.
Orr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hwan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big left from Hwan misses.
Hwan lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hwan. That snapped Orr's head back.
Ramon Orr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Orr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hwan defends it well. #SU2#
Orr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've been informed that Orr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A head kick misses from Orr. #CL2#
Orr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Orr.
Orr goes for a takedown attempt but Hwan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hwan connects with a right hand. Orr shakes it off.
Orr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hwan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hwan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#Orr is rocked!
Orr slips under a jab.
Orr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hwan finish him?
Hwan misses the jab.
Orr seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##CL2#
Orr moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Orr breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Orr gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orr trying to control from half guard but Hwan is working away. #ES#
Hwan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Orr is on him like a limpet, forcing Hwan back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Orr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hwan.#CL2#
Hwan tries to keep at a distance but Orr has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Orr is leaning against Hwan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Orr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sim Hwan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Hwan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orr doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Orr looking to score a takedown here. Hwan is defending well but Orr drives through and ends up in Hwan's guard.
Hwan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orr is controlling him.
Hwan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hwan tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Orr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hwan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Orr, into his guard. #REVR#
Hwan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orr's guard.
Orr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hwan wants to stand but Orr is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Orr has his foot on Hwan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hwan works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Hwan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hwan misses the jab.#CL2#
Orr moves into range and clinches up with Hwan.
Orr is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Orr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Orr manages to end up in side control.
Hwan is trying to buck Orr off.
Orr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hwan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Orr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr in side control, throwing shots but Hwan defends. #T1#
Hwan is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hwan looks to land a right hand but Orr moved out of range.#CL2#
Orr drives through and clinches with Hwan against the cage.
#TD2#
Orr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hwan stops Orr from standing up.
Orr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hwan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orr looking for a sweep. Not yet Orr, not yet. #T2#
Orr trying to keep a closed guard but Hwan is proving a slippery customer.
Hwan wants to get up but he can't break Orr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Orr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Orr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hwan is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sim Hwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orr shoots in and drives through. Hwan sprawls well.
Hwan misses with a straight right.
Hwan looks to throw the jab but Orr is out of range.
Hwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hwan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Orr has Hwan up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Hwan tries to break free but Orr pushes him back against the cage.
Orr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hwan's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Sim Hwan has been cut.
Orr tries to pull guard but Hwan holds him up against the cage and eventually Orr drops back down to his feet.
Orr jumps guard but Hwan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sim Hwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Orr.
Orr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hwan can't break the clinch.
Hwan tries a body shot but Orr blocks it.
Hwan is trying to maintain a safe position but Orr gets an underhook and turns Hwan into the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hwan is trying to force a seperation but Orr has the dominant position.
Orr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hwan's efforts to push away.
Orr gets through Hwan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Orr pulls Hwan into guard.
Orr wants to get back to his feet but Hwan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Hwan gets to his feet - Orr follows without any prompting. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orr throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Orr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orr 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Orr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hwan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hwan lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jones falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sim Hwan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hwan.
Hwan throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chanel Santini Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hwan misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai throws out a counter right but Hwan avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Hwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chai throws a series of punches but Hwan avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hwan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hwan on the side of the head.
A big right from Hwan misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Hwan.
Hwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hwan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hwan throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai defending well as Hwan loads up on a big left hand.
Hwan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hwan throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Nice jab there from Chai. #T1#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hwan swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Hwan walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
The fighters circling - Hwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hwan.
Hwan misses with a wild combination.
Hwan defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Hwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hwan misses the jab.
Hwan slips under a jab.
Hwan throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hwan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Hwan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hwan counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hwan.
Hwan looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hwan.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Jab from Chai.
A jab from Hwan misses.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Hwan seems unphased.
#ROC2#Hwan is rocked!
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hwan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Hwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hwan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hwan misses with a combination
and Hwan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Hwan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hwan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Hwan is out of range. #T3#
Hwan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hwan. Chai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chanel Santini Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Chanel Santini Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Hwan throws a series of strikes that have Gibson backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Louis Gibson has been cut.
Hwan connects with a jab.#TD2#
Gibson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hwan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hwan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet but Gibson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hwan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gibson manages to move to mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gibson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gibson controlling the position easily from mount.
Gibson scoring with strikes but Hwan is staying in there. #T1#
Hwan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hwan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gibson landing punches.
Gibson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gibson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hwan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gibson wants to control the pace but Hwan is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Gibson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hwan tries to buck Gibson off but Gibson takes his back! #SUB2#
Gibson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gibson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hwan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gibson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Gibson looking for the RNC.
Hwan wants to get back to his feet.
Gibson tries to get the hooks in deep but Hwan pushed the leg off.
Hwan trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now.
Hwan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hwan trying to get back to his feet but Gibson is in full control for now.
Gibson has good solid back control here. #T4##ES#
Hwan manages to escape to his feet.
Gibson fails with the takedown
enabling Hwan to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gibson.
Hwan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gibson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hwan is not content to let Gibson control the position.
Hwan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gibson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Gibson's cut.
That's time! Hwan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hwan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hwan misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Hwan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hwan.
Hwan lands a jab to the head.
Gibson swinging wildly here.
Hwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hwan thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hwan thuds his right hand into Gibson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Hwan - just one landing.
Sim Hwan is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Hwan lands a big uppercut and Gibson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gibson looks OK. Hwan waves Gibson back to his feet!#ROC#Gibson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Louis Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hwan finish him?
Hwan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gibson head around and knocks him out cold! Hwan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sim Hwan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Hwan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hwan wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it. #ES#
Hwan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hwan has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Hwan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lee sprawling to the canvas! Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hwan finish him?!
#ROC#Lee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hwan finds Lee's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lee flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hwan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lee will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sim Hwan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Hwan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hwan is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Savage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hwan misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Savage manages to pull guard.
Hwan stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hwan wants to stand but Savage has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savage managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hwan does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Kristopher Savage has been cut.
Hwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hwan.#T2#
Hwan misses the jab.
Hwan throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hwan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
Hwan is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Hwan. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
Sim Hwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristopher Savage.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hwan tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hwan to the ground. Hwan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hwan throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savage staying out of range there.
Hwan misses with a hook.
Hwan missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Hwan.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Hwan tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hwan.
A jab from Hwan misses.
Savage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hwan misses with a looping right.
Hwan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hwan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hwan throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savage looks winded!
Hwan moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Hwan misses with a hook.
Savage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hwan.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hwan.
Hwan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hwan throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range. #T4#
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hwan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
Hwan lands a jab to the nose.
Savage slips a straight right by Hwan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hwan swivels and escapes.
Savage moves out of range as Hwan strikes.
The fighters circling - Hwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hwan scores with a nice head shot.
Hwan cracks Savage with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Savage falls to his knees and Hwan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sim Hwan! |
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