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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 125
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Yoshida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Shavkat Velikan has been cut.
Yoshida moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Velikan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Velikan does no damage.
Shavkat Velikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velikan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Yoshida.#CL#
Velikan moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Yoshida.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Velikan up against the cage.
Yoshida pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velikan scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Velikan.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Velikan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velikan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velikan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshida.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velikan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Yoshida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Velikan up against the cage.
Yoshida stalls.
Velikan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A short left from Velikan.
Velikan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velikan has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
#BC#
Velikan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Velikan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velikan looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velikan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida keeps the fight on the outside.
Velikan lands with a cross.
Velikan scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velikan.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velikan.
Velikan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshida misses with the combination.
Velikan misses with a looping left.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida tries to clinch there but Velikan circles away.
#T3#
Velikan throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Yoshida flicks out a counter leg kick but Velikan steps away.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velikan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velikan throws out the jab.
Velikan misses with a looping right.
Velikan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velikan counters with a left to the body.
Yoshida throws a right and a left that Velikan avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Velikan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
Yoshida takes one to the side of the head.
Velikan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Velikan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Velikan counter with a right hand.
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!
Velikan defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida wants to slow Velikan down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Yoshida rushes Velikan and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velikan. #T4#
Velikan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoshida cracks Velikan with a nice body shot.
Yoshida presses Velikan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Velikan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida is pushing Velikan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Velikan's ribcage. Velikan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velikan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Velikan lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Shavkat Velikan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shavkat Velikan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Velikan misses with a series of wild punches.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Velikan's shoulder, as Velikan tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Velikan misses the target.
Velikan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida slips a jab from Velikan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshida! But no joy.
Velikan misses the shot to the body.
Velikan scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velikan.
Velikan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velikan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velikan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida wants to slow Velikan down by chopping away at his legs.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida drops his hands momentarily and Velikan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Velikan moves out of range easily.
Velikan lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Velikan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velikan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velikan rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Velikan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Velikan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velikan throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Velikan misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Velikan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Velikan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.#T2#
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Velikan's ribs.
Yoshida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velikan.
Velikan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velikan swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velikan checks a leg kick.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velikan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Velikan.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida looks to land a combination but Velikan avoids it well. #T3#
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Velikan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velikan throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Good shot there by Yoshida.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Velikan throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
Velikan misses with a hook.
Yoshida delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velikan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida misses with a left hand
and Velikan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velikan throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.#KD2#
Yoshida lands a big right hand that sends Velikan crashing to the mat! Yoshida stays standing though and waves Velikan back to his feet!#ROC2#Velikan is rocked!#CUT2#Shavkat Velikan's cut is getting worse.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Oh Velikan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velikan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Velikan seems to have got his legs back now.
Velikan takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Velikan avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Yoshida does no damage.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velikan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Velikan moves into the clinch successfully.
Velikan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velikan.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velikan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuto Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shavkat Velikan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Velikan throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshida - that will leave a mark!
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Yoshida.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Yoshida tries to stall but Velikan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida is pushing Velikan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Velikan misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
A head punch on the inside from Velikan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida presses Velikan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida cracks Velikan with a nice body shot.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Velikan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velikan tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida is working Velikan over against the cage.
Yoshida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velikan can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Velikan avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida gets through Velikan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Velikan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velikan's elbow.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Velikan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the cage.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Yuto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Velikan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velikan misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Velikan is just out of range.
Velikan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Velikan misses the jab.
A nice side step and Yoshida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Velikan misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Velikan misses the target.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velikan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Velikan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yoshida.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Velikan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velikan.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida throws a jab when Velikan was well out of range.
Velikan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Velikan coming out on top.
Yuto Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida scores with a head kick. Velikan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Velikan cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
Velikan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida stalks Velikan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Velikan's face. Velikan staggers backwards, shaken.
Velikan misses with a jab to the body
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuto Yoshida! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Velikan loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Velikan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
A left lands for Velikan.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Velikan.
Velikan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.
Velikan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Velikan throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velikan misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Velikan's head back.
Velikan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Velikan misses.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Velikan misses.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velikan.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Velikan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velikan ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
It appears Velikan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Velikan rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Velikan lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Velikan gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Velikan pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikan gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Velikan fails to land.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Velikan lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Velikan breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Velikan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Velikan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Velikan slips the punch.
Velikan lands a jab.
A left lands for Velikan.
Velikan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velikan misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velikan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velikan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Velikan moved out of range.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Velikan misses. #T4#
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Velikan misses with a hook.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Velikan.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Velikan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velikan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Velikan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Velikan throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velikan tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.#CL#
Velikan gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Velikan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Velikan slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Velikan misses the shot to the body.
Velikan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velikan misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velikan misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Velikan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
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 punch lands to the side of Velikan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shavkat Velikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Emelianenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velikan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan's corner calls for a 1-2. Velikan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velikan ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Velikan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velikan throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Velikan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velikan misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Velikan saw that one coming.
Donk. Velikan catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velikan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velikan scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Velikan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Velikan misses with a looping right.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Velikan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Velikan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Emelianenko jabs Velikan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stanley Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velikan throws out the jab.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velikan misses with the combination.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velikan lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Velikan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velikan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Velikan throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Velikan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Velikan.
Velikan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velikan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velikan throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Velikan ducked under it nicely.
Velikan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
It looked like Velikan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Velikan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Velikan misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Velikan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velikan moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Velikan tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Velikan throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Velikan coming out on top.
Velikan throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Velikan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velikan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Velikan's body.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Velikan saw that one coming.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velikan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Velikan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Velikan is just out of range.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Velikan ducked under it nicely.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Velikan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Velikan.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Velikan didn't see that one coming.
Velikan throws a body shot but no joy.
Velikan throws a poor cross that misses
and Velikan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velikan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Velikan throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Velikan was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Velikan misses the target.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velikan.
Velikan throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Velikan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Velikan misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velikan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velikan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Emelianenko there.
Velikan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
The fighters circling - Velikan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velikan misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Velikan misses with a hook to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Velikan misses.
Velikan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Velikan moved out of range.
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Velikan.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Emelianenko lands a jab to Velikan's midsection.
Velikan misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Velikan is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velikan counter with a right hand.
Velikan misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velikan connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Velikan tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Velikan counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan with a hook.
Velikan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Velikan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Velikan.
A jab from Velikan misses. #T4#
Velikan throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 shot to the liver by Velikan. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velikan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velikan tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Velikan swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velikan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velikan throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Velikan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Velikan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Velikan moves out of range.
Velikan misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Emelianenko.
I think Emelianenko 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Stanley Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Velikan defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Velikan takes one on the button.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Velikan.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Velikan's ribcage but misses.
Velikan throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Velikan circles away.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
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!
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Velikan's ribs.#T1#
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Velikan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Velikan fails to land.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. #BC2#
Velikan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velikan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Velikan breaks away and moves out of range.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Velikan rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Velikan back against the cage.
Velikan lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Velikan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Velikan lands a left hand.
Velikan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Velikan breaks from the clinch.
Velikan swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velikan swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velikan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velikan misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Velikan to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velikan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velikan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Velikan looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Velikan swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Velikan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Shavkat Velikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan scores with a hook.
Velikan jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Velikan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Velikan back into the cage.
Velikan scores with a shoulder strike.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan avoiding damage.
Velikan wants to stall.
#T4#
Velikan prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
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!
Velikan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velikan throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
We've been informed that Velikan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Velikan.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Velikan avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Velikan can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikan blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shavkat Velikan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
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#
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Velikan.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velikan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velikan. Velikan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velikan blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Velikan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Velikan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velikan.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Velikan wants to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velikan manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Stanley Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velikan.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Velikan stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Velikan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.#T2#
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velikan doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Velikan swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikan lands with a left to the head.
Velikan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko prevents Velikan from breaking the clinch.
Velikan swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Velikan controls the action.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velikans head.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Velikan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
A short right from Velikan.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velikan.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Velikan.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velikan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Velikan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko works on Velikan's body with a couple of short punches.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velikan looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stanley Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Velikan misses with a straight right.
Velikan loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Velikan.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Velikan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Velikan.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velikan moves out of range of the strikes.
Velikan walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Velikan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Velikan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velikan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velikan misses with a straight right.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Velikan.
Velikan jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Velikan has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velikan.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velikan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velikan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Velikan lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Velikan.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Velikan lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Velikan misses with some punches.
Velikan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
#T4#
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velikan or not.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velikan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velikan controlling the action here for a moment.
Velikan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan lands a shoulder strike.
Velikan has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shavkat Velikan.
I think Velikan 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanley Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Stanley Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Velikan slips under a jab.
Feet Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Feet Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Velikan has knocked Feet Jr down with a huge combo! Velikan steps away and waves a wobbly Feet Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Seemah Feet Jr has been cut.
Velikan loads up on a big right hand but Feet Jr slips the punch.
Feet Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Velikan misses the target.
Feet Jr misses with a leg kick
and Feet Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feet Jr scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Shavkat Velikan has been cut.
Velikan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feet Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Feet Jr defending well as Velikan loads up on a big left hand.
Velikan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velikan ducks under a wild hook from Feet Jr.
Velikan connects with a right hand. Feet Jr shakes it off.
Velikan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#Feet Jr is rocked!
Velikan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Feet Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Feet Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Velikan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velikan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Feet Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Velikan finish him?
Velikan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Feet Jr misses with a takedown
and Velikan counters with a huge left! Feet Jr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Velikan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Feet Jr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Velikan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shavkat Velikan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Blanchard gets a double leg takedown into Velikan's guard.
Blanchard landing with the ground and pound.
Velikan is wriggling around but Blanchard manages to pass to half guard.
Velikan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blanchard lands with a punch from half guard.
Blanchard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blanchard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velikan is trying to maintain the position but Blanchard is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blanchard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velikan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blanchard scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Velikan tries to get to full guard but Blanchard has control of the leg.
Blanchard not doing much here.
Blanchard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blanchard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanchard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velikan has hold of Blanchard's hands but Blanchard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Blanchard 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blanchard connects with a nice short shot to Velikan's temple.
Blanchard not doing much here.
Blanchard lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Velikan has hold of Blanchard's hands but Blanchard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Blanchard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanchard winds up and cracks Velikan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blanchard drops an elbow to the side of Velikan's head.
Blanchard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blanchard slows the pace down in half guard.
Blanchard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Blanchard is taking a breather. Velikan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Velikan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blanchard is working away from the top position though.
Blanchard drops an elbow to the side of Velikan's head.
Velikan trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blanchard controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Blanchard dominated that round.
That's time! Blanchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Blanchard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
Blanchard with a nice head shot there.
Blanchard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Blanchard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Velikan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Velikan has an active guard here but Blanchard has managed to pass into half guard.
Blanchard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velikan can do to turn this around?
Blanchard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blanchard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velikan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blanchard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blanchard uses his free foot to push down on Velikan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velikan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blanchard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Blanchard avoids the attempt from Velikan to control.
Blanchard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Velikan hang on?
Velikan is working to get back to half guard.
Velikan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blanchard lands a couple of good shots and Velikan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blanchard controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanchard scores with punches from the back.
#T3#
Blanchard lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Velikan is trapped and Blanchard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Blanchard biding his time, controlling Velikan.
Nelson Blanchard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blanchard has the hooks in. Velikan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Blanchard connects with a big shot to the side of Velikan's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Blanchard lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Velikan hold on?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velikan trying to control but not successfully.
Blanchard is working the ground and pound. Can Velikan escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Blanchard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Velikan.
Velikan lands with a right hand.
Blanchard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velikan to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Blanchard is rocked!
Velikan throws a right and a left that Blanchard avoids nicely. #TD#
Blanchard looking to score a takedown here. Velikan is defending well but Blanchard drives through and ends up in Velikan's guard.
Blanchard stands up over Velikan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blanchard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Blanchard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Velikan is looking for a triangle here but Blanchard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Blanchard cracks Velikan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blanchard working the head and body with strikes.
Blanchard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Velikan to see if he's OK.
Blanchard looks up at the clock and then as Velikan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blanchard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blanchard controls the position.
Blanchard cracks Velikan with a big right hand but Velikan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blanchard taking a breather here. #T2#
Velikan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Velikan being controlled for a moment.
Blanchard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Velikan some visible discomfort.
Blanchard controlling the position from side mount.
Blanchard has control of an arm but Velikan manages to advance to Blanchard's back!#T3#
Velikan doesn't have the hooks in and Blanchard manages to turn into his guard.
Velikan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blanchard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velikan is trying to hold Blanchard in close to prevent damage but Blanchard has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Blanchard working over Velikan with some ground and pound. Velikan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velikan trying to control from the bottom.
Blanchard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blanchard content to control rather than advance.
Blanchard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blanchard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shavkat Velikan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson Blanchard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blanchard prevents Velikan from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Blanchard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blanchard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Blanchard! |
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