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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali jabs Ribeiro right on the nose. Ribeiro blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ashton Ribeiro has been cut.#TD2#
Ribeiro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribeiro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.
Ali's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.#T1#
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ali is trying to control the position but Ribeiro postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back to recover.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Mo Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Ali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.#T3#
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Ali lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ali throws a quick head kick that knocks Ribeiro silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ali is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mo Ali!
Mo Ali was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Pasti throws a series of punches but Ribeiro avoids them all with ease.
Pasti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pasti 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.
Pasti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pasti misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro walks into a left hand.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pasti.
Pasti lands a nice shot to the body.
Pasti scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Pasti pushes Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Pasti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasti or not.
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!
Pasti prevents the takedown attempt.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pasti smiles and moves away.
Tembakan Pasti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Ribeiro.
Pasti misses the jab.#T1#
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Pasti shows good takedown defense.
Pasti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Pasti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro dives in and grabs Pasti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pasti pushes down on Ribeiro's head and hops out.
Pasti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick from Pasti lands but Ribeiro takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Ashton Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tembakan Pasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasti digs a good body shot into Ribeiro's ribs.
Pasti scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro leaves his chin hanging out and Pasti seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ribeiro crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tembakan Pasti!
Tembakan Pasti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a big head kick but Ribeiro shrugs it off. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Zimmerman has knocked Ribeiro down with a huge combo! Zimmerman steps away and waves a wobbly Ribeiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ashton Ribeiro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zimmerman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bryant enables Ribeiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bryant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro working the head with strikes.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Ribeiro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bryant looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ribeiro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bryant is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ribeiro lets go of the hold and Bryant can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Ribeiro!
Ashton Ribeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
Narimanbeyov scores with a shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Narimanbeyov lands a high kick!
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Narimanbeyov enables Ribeiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Narimanbeyov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Narimanbeyov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES#
Narimanbeyov pushes Ribeiro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Narimanbeyov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov lands with a shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbeyov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narimanbeyov with a hook.
Narimanbeyov throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Narimanbeyov is looking to land body kicks.
Narimanbeyov sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Narimanbeyov is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Ribeiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Ribeiro has Narimanbeyov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Narimanbeyov manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Taqor Narimanbeyov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ribeiro forces Narimanbeyov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ribeiro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Narimanbeyov is trying to keep an underhook but Ribeiro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Narimanbeyov kicks off Ribeiro and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Narimanbeyov.
Ribeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Narimanbeyov defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro jabs Narimanbeyov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Narimanbeyov tries to keep at a distance but Ribeiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Narimanbeyov is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ribeiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbeyov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Narimanbeyov tries to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Narimanbeyov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro prevents Narimanbeyov from breaking the clinch.
Narimanbeyov tries to circle away but Ribeiro has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ribeiro.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Narimanbeyov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Narimanbeyov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narimanbeyovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Ribeiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Narimanbeyov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
It looked like Narimanbeyov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narimanbeyov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Narimanbeyov if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narimanbeyov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Narimanbeyov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Narimanbeyov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Narimanbeyov's head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narimanbeyov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.
Ribeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro throws a low kick, looking for Narimanbeyov's leg but Narimanbeyov calmly moves out of range.
Ribeiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Narimanbeyov drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Narimanbeyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Narimanbeyov managing to block the knees to the body from Ribeiro.
Narimanbeyov is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Narimanbeyov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narimanbeyov is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Narimanbeyov down to the mat. Narimanbeyov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taqor Narimanbeyov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Narimanbeyov fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narimanbeyov.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Taqor Narimanbeyov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narimanbeyov. That did some damage!
Narimanbeyov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Ribeiro misses
letting Narimanbeyov counter with a right hand.
Narimanbeyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Narimanbeyov tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Narimanbeyov throws a front kick that sends Ribeiro stumbling back into the cage.
Narimanbeyov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Narimanbeyov does no damage.
Narimanbeyov moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Narimanbeyov counters with a stiff right hand.
Narimanbeyov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov misses the shot to the body.
Narimanbeyov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Narimanbeyov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribeiro.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Ribeiro. Beautiful body shot.
Narimanbeyov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narimanbeyov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Narimanbeyov.#ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro thumps Narimanbeyov with a low kick.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Narimanbeyov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Narimanbeyov jabs at Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Narimanbeyov sets himself, and Ribeiro steps forward looking for the clinch! Narimanbeyov avoids it this time.#T2#
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narimanbeyov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Narimanbeyov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Narimanbeyov takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ribeiro tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Narimanbeyov is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ribeiro buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ribeiro!! Ribeiro is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Narimanbeyov throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taqor Narimanbeyov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Howell controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howell 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.
Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Howell swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howell's guard.#T1#
Howell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro lands a couple of elbows.
Howell 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.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.#SUB#
Howell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro pushes down on Howell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribeiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howell wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro prevents Howell from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howell is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Howell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Ribeiro lands a couple of elbows.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Howell wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Howell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ribeiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Ribeiro's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Ribeiro managing to control the position.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Howell has latched onto it... Big trouble! Howell pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ribeiro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer misses with a double jab.
Archer tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribeiro cracks Archer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Archer has been cut.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Archer manages to end up in side control.
Archer working away.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ribeiro pushes a forearm under Archer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Archer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ribeiro!
After winning the bout, Ashton Ribeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jerome Archer stepped up to the mic, saying 'My bad pimps.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travis avoids it.#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Travis misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Travis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
Travis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Travis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Travis - just one landing.
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!
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Travis throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Travis scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Travis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Travis gets a clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ribeiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Travis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Travis wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Travis is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him. #T3#
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Travis's guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Travis's brow.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Travis's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro won't allow Travis to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Travis is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ribeiro has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Travis taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ribeiro!
Ashton Ribeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Boesku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Boesku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Boesku wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro wants to hit a sweep here but Boesku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there!
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Boesku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Boesku lands a big elbow.
Boesku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ribeiro?
Ribeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Boesku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Boesku controlling the pace.
Ribeiro wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boesku is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.#SUB#
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boesku is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've been hearing that Boesku has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boesku 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Boesku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boesku blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boesku or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro, which made it look bad.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Boesku right on the button with a cross.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro tries to clinch #TD#
and Boesku counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Boesku scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there.
Boesku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Boesku wants to finish this one by submission but Ribeiro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boesku.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku 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.
Evgeniy Boesku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boesku ducks right into an uppercut from Ribeiro.
Boesku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribeiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boesku somewhat.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
A left lands for Ribeiro.
Boesku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Boesku circles away.
Boesku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Boesku moves out of range easily. #T1#
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro cracks Boesku with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boesku tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ribeiro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boesku is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Ribeiro!
A very excited looking Ashton Ribeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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