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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Paramount misses with a series of wild punches.
Villa misses with a lunging right hand
and Paramount counters with a left to the body.
Villa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been told by Paramount's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paramount swats away the attempt to clinch by Villa.
Villa with a jab.
Villa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paramount's hands.
Paramount scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paramount with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paramount throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paramount connects with a looping right hand.
Paramount thuds his right hand into Villa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Villa misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Villa rushes Paramount and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Paramount to work.
Good body shot from Villa.
Villa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Villa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Paramount manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Villa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Paramount on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Paramount.
Villa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Villa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paramount swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villa thumps Paramount with a low kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Villa.
Paramount takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Villa lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paramount paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paramount falls off balance throwing a combination
and Villa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paramount comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paramount is looking to wear down Villa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Villa closes the distance and pushes Paramount back into the cage.
Villa pushes Paramount back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paramount wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villa has him pressed against the cage.
Paramount scores with a hook to the body.
Villa is leaning against Paramount and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paramount's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Villa misses with a punch on the inside.
Villa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paramount up against the cage.
Villa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paramount working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villa needs to keep his hands up - Paramount had a free shot at his head there.
Villa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paramount throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Villa moves into the clinch.
Paramount is trying to force a seperation but Villa has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Villa.
#T4#
Villa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paramount up against the cage.
Villa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Villa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villa misses with a body punch.
Villa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villa stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paramount working aggressively here.
Paramount throws a head punch that misses.
Villa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Villa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Paramount swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villa.
Villa scores with a sloppy right hand. Paramount should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Villa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paramount stalling in the clinch but Villa improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Villa.
Paramount lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paramount has a couple of punches blocked by Villa.
Villa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paramount tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villa's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Villa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Villa lands an uppercut.
Paramount swings wildly with an uppercut but Villa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paramount doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paramount.
Villa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paramount or not.
Nice body punch from Paramount.
Antoine Villa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paramount working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Paramount.
Paramount looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
Villa throws a head punch that misses.
Villa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Villa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Villa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Villa tries to work over Paramount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paramount tries to circle away but Villa has him pinned against the cage.
Paramount lands a body punch.
Villa lands a nice uppercut.
Villa blocks an uppercut.
Villa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paramount wants to break free but Villa has control.
Villa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paramount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paramount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paramount or not. #T3#
Paramount wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villa has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Villa throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Paramount wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paramount connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paramount jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paramount goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paramount scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Villa doesn't seem bothered though.
Paramount scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paramount. That's going to slow Villa down.
Villa wants to clinch up but Paramount keeps it at a distance.
Paramount looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Villa with the inside leg kick.
Errol Paramount is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Villa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paramount misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Villa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Villa to work.
Villa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paramount is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villa is keeping busy.
Villa tries to work over Paramount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Paramount breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paramount lands with a good body shot.
Paramount lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villa will feel that in the morning.
Villa throws a poor cross that misses
and Paramount connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Paramount gets tackled into the cage by Villa. Villa maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antoine Villa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Paramount'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#
Paramount lands with an overhand left.
Paramount tries a low kick but Villa avoids it.
Villa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Villa jabs Paramount right on the nose. Paramount blinks but takes it well.
Villa loads up on a big right hand but Paramount slips the punch.
Paramount takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paramount throws an overhand right that lands on Villa's shoulder, as Villa tries to avoid the shot.
Paramount motions for Villa to come forward. Paramount throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paramount lands a really nice looking cross but Villa seems unphased.
Paramount looks to land a right hand but Villa moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Villa.
#CL2#
Villa moves into the clinch successfully.
Villa pushes Paramount back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Villa lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Paramount can't find room to land a body shot as Villa controls the action.
Come on Villa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paramount displaying some good clinch control by pressing Villa up against the cage.
Villa swings wildly with an uppercut but Paramount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villa lands with a light punch inside.
Villa struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
A short right from Villa.
Paramount blocking some punches.
Villa is leaning against Paramount and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Villa lands with a left to the head.
Villa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Paramount.
A short right from Paramount on the inside.
Paramount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paramount tries a body shot but Villa blocks it.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Paramount.
Villa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paramount tries to break free but Villa pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Villa.
Paramount throws a punch but it's blocked by Villa.
Paramount looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Villa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Paramount's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paramount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paramount has had enough of the clinch but Villa keeps him there for the moment.
Villa throws a punch but it's blocked by Paramount.
Villa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Villa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paramount misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Villa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Villa keeps control of Paramount as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paramount tries to circle away but Villa has him pinned against the cage.
Paramount is trying to break free.#T4#
Paramount misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Villa as the two fighters clinch.
Villa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Villa.
Villa pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Villa.
Paramount is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villa is keeping busy.
Villa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villa lands with a short shot to the head.
Errol Paramount has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!#BC#
Paramount's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Villa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Villa 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Villa! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Garami misses with a body shot.
Garami blocks a jab.
Garami looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villa is fending him off so far but Garami persists. Nope, Villa circles away and we're back to standing.
Garami lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Garami gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villa stalling in the clinch.
Villa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garami's efforts to push away.
Villa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Garami.
I was talking to Villa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garami has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Villa after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Villa pushes Garami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ashi Garami has been cut.
Garami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Villa pushes Garami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garami has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Villa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garami can turn it around.
Garami goes for a takedown attempt but Villa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antoine Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashi Garami.
Garami keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villa.
Garami misses with a takedown attempt
and Villa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garami throws a body shot but no joy.
Garami looks to score with a jab to the body but Villa is just out of range.
Garami ducks under a wild hook from Villa.
Garami with the counter takedown but Villa avoids it easily.#T2#
Garami misses with a left hand
and Villa counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Garami misses.
Garami blocks the body kick.
Garami misses with a left hand
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Garami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Villa misses with a hook.
Garami changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Villa has Garami up against the cage in a clinch.
Garami can't get the takedown.
Villa lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Villa.
Garami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Villa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Villa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Villa pushes Garami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Villa.
And Garami tries to counter it with a takedown but Villa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Villa misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Garami counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Garami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garami's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Villa controls Garami momentarily but Garami frees himself.
Villa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garami is one step ahead there.
Villa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Villa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garami is controlling him.
Garami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashi Garami's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Villa throws a right hand that Garami ducks under and follows up with a left that Garami also avoids with ease.
Garami throws a body punch but Villa moves out of range.
Villa swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Garami counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garami slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Garami seems content to control.
Villa is trying to maintain the position but Garami is very close to passing his half guard.
Garami moves into full mount! Villa won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Garami thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Garami looking to ground and pound but Villa is blocking nicely.
Garami wants to control the pace but Villa is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Garami is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Villa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Villa! #SU#
Villa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Garami shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garami was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Villa is not content to let Garami control the position. #SUB2#
Garami wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villa, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Garami throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Villa throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Villa defending against the ground and pound.
Garami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villa keeps working.
Villa is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Villa is working hard here to advance position.
Garami tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Garami trying to control the position but Villa is working away.
Villa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Garami looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Villa is trying to get back to his feet.#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.
Garami is looking to take a break and control but Villa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garami has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Villa!
Villa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garami on the ground.
Villa is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Villa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garami.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villa is squirming around, avoiding Garami's attempts to control the action.
Villa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashi Garami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ashi Garami's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Garami jabs Villa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Villa throws a jab but it's blocked by Garami.
Garami takes a swing at Villa's ribcage but misses.
Garami takes a swing at Villa's ribcage but misses.
Villa swings for the body but Garami moves out of range.
Garami lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Antoine Villa is winning the standup battle so far.
Villa misses with a straight right.
A jab from Garami misses.
Villa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Garami counters with a single leg into guard. Villa didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garami passes Villa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Garami 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.
#T1#
Garami is just content to waste time from the top position. Villa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Villa working a defensive guard here.
Garami trying to control but Villa is working from the bottom.
Garami is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garami postures up.
Garami advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garami works to advance to full mount. Villa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Garami has control of Villa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Villa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Garami is working for a guillotine from mount but Villa frees his head quite easily.
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.#T3#
Villa is desperately trying to improve his position but Garami has a good base and remains in mount.
Villa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Villa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garami tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garami controlling from mount.
Garami tries to control but Villa wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Villa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Villa is squirming around, avoiding Garami's attempts to control the action.
Villa regains half guard.
Villa trying to hold on to Garami's head to control him but Garami postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garami thows a huge punch but Villa dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashi Garami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garami 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashi Garami! |
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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 63
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Svensson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villa will feel that in the morning.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensson stuns Villa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Villa misses with a straight right.
Svensson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Villa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svensson takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by Svensson.
Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Antoine Villa has been cut.
Svensson tests Villa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson thuds his shin into the meat of Villa's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson lands a body shot.
Svensson connects with a body shot that sends Villa's belly button to the back.
Villa throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Villa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Villa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson blocks a jab.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Villa moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Svensson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villa misses with a body punch.
Villa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Villa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Villa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Villa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Villa is stalling here.
Svensson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Svensson lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Svensson.
#BC2#
Svensson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Villa.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Villa's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Svensson.
Svensson works Villa's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Villa misses with a wild body shot.
Villa throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Villa's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svensson punishes Villa's body with a nice straight punch.
Svensson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Villa rather than just go for the knockout.
Villa is breathing heavily.
Svensson scores with a punch to the head.
Villa throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Villa looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Svensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Svensson.
Villa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Villa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Svensson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson stuns Villa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Villa slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Svensson thuds his right hand into Villa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villa is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svensson.
Villa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Villa throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Villa thinking.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Villa throwing a counter right hand but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Villa throws a big shot that misses.
Villa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Svensson. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Svensson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a body kick that stops Villa in his tracks momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensson.
Villa misses with a leg kick
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Svensson lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Villa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Svensson.
Svensson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Villa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Svensson stuns Villa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Villa doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Svensson.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Villa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson stuns Villa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and Villa settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Svensson misses.
Svensson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Villa takes a step back to recover.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Villa throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svensson throws a front kick that sends Villa stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villa if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Villa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villa.
Villa tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Villa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Villa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Villa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Svensson works Villa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villa at a distance.
Svensson fakes the leg kick and cracks Villa in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Svensson - that will leave a mark!
Svensson scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Svensson lands a right hook to the body.
Svensson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Svensson lands a jab.
Villa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Villa throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Svensson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Villa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Svensson.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Svensson.#CUT2#Antoine Villa's cut is getting worse.
Svensson cracks Villa with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Villa is rocked!
Villa closes the distance but Svensson moves to the side
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Villa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Villa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Villa seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Villa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid body kick from Svensson.
Svensson keeps Villa at a distance using the push kick.
Villa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Villa's ribs.
Villa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svensson tests Villa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Villa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Villa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Svensson. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Svensson.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Villa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
Svensson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Svensson.
Villa throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Villa tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Villa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Svensson lands a jab-cross combination.
Svensson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson feints with a jab and clips Villa right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Villa is sent crashing into the canvas and Svensson leaps in for the kill! Villa tries to get to his feet but Svensson is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Villa is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Svensson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Harvey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Villa's guard.
Harvey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Harvey 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.
Villa is trying to keep Harvey in close.
Villa looking for a sweep. Not yet Villa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey stays in close to Villa's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Harvey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Harvey fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Villa scores with a takedown into Harvey's guard.
Harvey tries to strike from the bottom.
Harvey is pulling down on Villa's head. It's preventing any offense from Villa, at least for the moment.
Villa wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. #T2#
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villa's guard. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Villa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey advances position into side control!
Villa can't do much from the bottom here.
Harvey controlling from side mount. #T3##SU2#
Harvey stands up and beckons Villa to his feet. #TD#
Villa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Villa stalling away here and it's allowed Harvey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Villa tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Harvey passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Harvey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Villa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Harvey gets to mount! Villa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Harvey controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villa tries to control the position but Harvey now has his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey is riding his opponent, not letting Villa buck him off. #SUB2#
Harvey has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Villa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Harvey gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronan Harvey! |
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