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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 52
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Manduano. No joy for Plazibat on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Manduano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Plazibat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manduano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plazibat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manduano.
#CL#
Manduano instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manduano misses the shot to the body.
Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Manduano.
Manduano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Plazibat tries to keep at a distance but Manduano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manduano is trying to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Manduano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plazibat landing knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Manduano manages to break the clinch.
Manduano checks a low kick from Plazibat.
It looked like Manduano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Plazibat.
A telegraphed right hand from Manduano misses the target.
Plazibat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manduano defends it well.
Manduano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Manduano feints and as Plazibat raises his hands in defense, Manduano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manduano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manduano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manduano advances position into side control!
Plazibat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2##SUB#
Manduano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plazibat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plazibat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Plazibat is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manduano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manduano punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Manduano content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manduano landing shots from mount.
Manduano landing shots from mount.
Plazibat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manduano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manduano controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manduano dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Manduano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Manduano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Manduano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plazibat quickly recovers to half guard.
Manduano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Manduano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plazibat turns into him and now he's in Manduano's guard.
Manduano strikes from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manduano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Plazibat frees his head nicely. Oh but Manduano has switched to an armbar! Plazibat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miguel Manduano! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Plazibat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Kormier shrugs it off though. #CL#
Kormier takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat tries a head kick but it misses.
Plazibat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plazibat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Plazibat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier not doing much here.
#T1##ES2#
Plazibat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kormier is on him like a limpet, forcing Plazibat back against the cage.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Plazibat managing to block the knees to the body from Kormier.
Kormier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Kormier forces Plazibat back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Plazibat tightens his grip and picks Kormier up, before dumping him to the ground. Kormier manages to land in guard.
Plazibat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Kormier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plazibat is pushing down on Kormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Plazibat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kormier is pressing down on Plazibat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Kormier pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Kormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kormier controlling the action here.#T3#
Kormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kormier is trying to work for a kimura but Plazibat is defending well.
Kormier wants to get back to his feet.
Kormier 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier is trying to control. Plazibat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plazibat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kormier controlling the action here.
Kormier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kormier tries to pass to full mount but Plazibat defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plazibat is looking for the big counter here.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses
and Kormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plazibat can do to turn this around?
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Kormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plazibat to the mat! Plazibat manages to get full guard.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plazibat trying to control the position.
Kormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kormier wants to control from the top but Plazibat keeps moving.
Kormier won't allow Plazibat to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kormier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plazibat's guard.
Kormier prevents Plazibat from standing back up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kormier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Kormier there.
Plazibat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kormier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plazibat wants to get back to full guard but Kormier has passed into side control.#T3#
Plazibat wants to get back to his feet but Kormier drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier misses with the ground and pound.
Denise Kormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kormier slows the pace down.
Plazibat tries to escape but Kormier is in control.
Kormier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kormier wants to clinch up but Plazibat keeps it at a distance.
Kormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plazibat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Plazibat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Kormier looking to score a takedown here. Plazibat is defending well but Kormier drives through and ends up in Plazibat's guard.
Plazibat working a defensive guard but Kormier passes into half guard.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.
Plazibat is looking to escape.
Kormier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kormier not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kormier throws a looping overhand right but Plazibat ducks down to avoid it.
Plazibat throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kormier counters with a single leg into guard. Plazibat didn't expect that.
Kormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kormier lands a couple of digs.
Kormier is stalling in the full guard.
Plazibat wants to stand and escape but Kormier is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Plazibat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Plazibat looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kormier tries to clinch but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat unleashes a big counter combination but Kormier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plazibat enables Kormier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plazibat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kormier is standing up over Plazibat. Plazibat looks to escape but Kormier dives into side control.
Plazibat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Plazibat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kormier asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plazibat has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier throws an elbow but Plazibat slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier wants to stand but Plazibat has his arm trapped.
Kormier cracks Plazibat with a big elbow. #T3#
Plazibat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Plazibat prevents Kormier from moving into mount.
Kormier working the ground and pound.
Kormier taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Plazibat is defending well. #SUB#
Kormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Kormier tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kormier controlling the position from side mount.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kormier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kormier, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denise Kormier! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plazibat swivels and escapes.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Plazibat gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. #TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Plazibat uses from the top position.
Plazibat stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plazibat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Plazibat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plazibat works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plazibat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plazibat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Plazibat is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Plazibat is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Gracie! |
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Event:
FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Plazibat off balance momentarily.
Dekkers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
#CL#
Plazibat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plazibat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Plazibat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plazibat keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plazibat lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers is looking to break free of the clinch but Plazibat has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Dekkers. #CL#
Plazibat instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but Plazibat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plazibat throws a series of punches but Dekkers avoids them all with ease.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dekkers.
Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers fails to land with a series of punches.
Dekkers scores with a head kick.
Dekkers's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dekkers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination.
Dekkers thuds his shin into the meat of Plazibat's side.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses.
As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all.
Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dekkers counters with a nice body shot.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.#T2#
Good leg kick by Dekkers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
Plazibat moves out of range of the body kick.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Dekkers with a nice calf kick.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers unleashes a big counter combination but Plazibat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Plazibat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Plazibat keeps him there for the moment.
Plazibat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position. #T3#
Dekkers wants to break free but Plazibat has control.
Plazibat looking to stall.
I was talking to Plazibat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Plazibat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily.
Plazibat lands with a slapping head kick.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
Plazibat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dekkers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plazibat's head.
Plazibat tries to clinch but Dekkers is having none of it. #T4#
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers throws a right and a left that Plazibat avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Plazibat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Plazibat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Plazibat trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Plazibat throws an elbow that misses. Dekkers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Plazibat's guard. Nice move by Dekkers!#REVB##SU2#
Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plazibat moves away.
Plazibat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plazibat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat looks to land a body kick but Dekkers moved away.
Dekkers is looking for the big counter here.
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Plazibat rushes Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Plazibat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Dekkers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plazibat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lars Plazibat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dekkers. Plazibat shrugs it off though. #T1#
Dekkers throws a head kick that half lands.
Plazibat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Dekkers responds with a good body kick, but Plazibat manages to step out the way in time.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dekkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plazibat.
Dekkers lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plazibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers misses with a low kick as Plazibat jumps back.#T2#
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plazibat checks a leg kick nicely.
Plazibat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dekkers cracks Plazibat with a good jab.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plazibat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Dekkers misses #TD#
and Plazibat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Plazibat is trying to control. Dekkers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plazibat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Plazibat trying to control the pace. #SU#
Plazibat decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Plazibat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dekkers misses with a wild body shot.
Plazibat dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a head kick but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
Plazibat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plazibat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Plazibat clinches up with Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Plazibat breaks the clinch.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Plazibat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plazibat is looking to clinch.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Dekkers finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Dekkers lands a head kick!
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plazibat wants to clinch up but Dekkers keeps it at a distance.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Plazibat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plazibat prevents Dekkers from standing back up.
#ES2#
Dekkers pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet.
Plazibat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dekkers blocks a head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Plazibat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dekkers throws a front kick that sends Plazibat stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Dekkers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dekkers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plazibat counters with a one-two to the body.
Dekkers throws a series of punches but Plazibat avoids them all with ease.
Dekkers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plazibat tries to clinch there but Dekkers circles away.
Plazibat throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
Dekkers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plazibat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dekkers throws the kick towards the body but Plazibat avoids it.
Plazibat keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
Dekkers misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plazibat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a counter combo.#T2#
Dekkers lunges at Plazibat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plazibat's hand.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plazibat takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plazibat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Plazibat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Plazibat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dekkers looks to land a combination but Plazibat avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Dekkers shrugs it off though.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plazibat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plazibat. #T3#
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plazibat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away.
Plazibat throws a front kick that sends Dekkers stumbling back into the cage.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
#TD#
Plazibat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Plazibat presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Dekkers tries to break free but Plazibat pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position. #TD#
Plazibat has clasped his hands together around Dekkers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dekkers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Plazibat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dekkers avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Plazibat has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Plazibat.
Dekkers lands with a kick to the temple. Plazibat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat.
Dekkers thuds a left hand into Plazibat's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dekkers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dekkers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers! |
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Event:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Plazibat sizes up Good with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good wants to clinch up but Plazibat keeps it at a distance.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good throws a nice head kick!
Good closes the distance and clinches up with Plazibat, looking for a takedown. Good pushes Plazibat against the cage but Plazibat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Plazibat clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Good's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Plazibat has picked Good up - he's going for a ride! Plazibat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Plazibat not doing much here.
Plazibat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Plazibat throwing shots but Good is blocking nicely.
Good on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Good really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Plazibat content to control rather than advance. #T1##SU2#
Plazibat stands up out of the half guard.
Good tries to close the distance and clinch but Plazibat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lars Plazibat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Plazibat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Plazibat pushes Good off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Plazibat swats away the attempt to clinch by Good.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plazibat! But no joy.
Good tries to clinch up but Plazibat circles away and keeps his distance.
Plazibat looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good tries to clinch up but Plazibat circles away and keeps his distance.
Good is looking to clinch but Plazibat is avoiding it.
Good misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Good tries to keep at a distance but Plazibat has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Plazibat breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Plazibat lands but Good takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plazibat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Good.
Plazibat flicks out a counter leg kick but Good steps away.
Good tries to clinch up but Plazibat circles away and keeps his distance.
Good takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plazibat throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily.
Good shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plazibat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Plazibat.
Good fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Good shoots in but Plazibat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plazibat is looking for the big counter here.
Good avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Plazibat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Good moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plazibat lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Plazibat moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Plazibat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Plazibat.
Plazibat scores with a head kick. Good tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Plazibat swats away the attempt to clinch by Good.#T4##CL2#
Plazibat rushes Good and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Plazibat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Plazibat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Plazibat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Plazibat jumps guard and drags Good to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Plazibat is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Good has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plazibat after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Plazibat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Plazibat scores with a nice body kick.
Good throws a head kick but Plazibat moves out of range.
Good scores with a jab to the jaw.
Plazibat throws a right and a left that Good avoids nicely.
Good drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plazibat sprawls and moves away.
Good avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Good shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plazibat as he avoids it easily.
Good closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plazibat circles away.
As Good backs off Plazibat throws a huge counter combo but Good manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Plazibat has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Plazibat manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plazibat lands a high kick!
Good tries to clinch but Plazibat moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plazibat!
Nice sprawl there from Plazibat as Good shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Plazibat tries to bum rush Good with a series of wild strikes but Good uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plazibat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plazibat lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Plazibat gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Plazibat breaks from the clinch.
Plazibat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Good circles away quickly and effectively.
Good is looking for a counter combo.
Plazibat throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily.
Good tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Plazibat defends well and Good ends up having to push Plazibat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good is trying to pull guard but Plazibat has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Plazibat manages to pull guard.
#T2##ES2#
Plazibat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Plazibat jabs Good right on the nose. Good blinks but takes it well.
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!
Plazibat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Good if he has to take too many more of those.
Plazibat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Good.
Good lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saul Good is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Plazibat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Plazibat has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Good regains guard immediately.
Good controls Plazibat momentarily but Plazibat frees himself. #SUB2#
Plazibat drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Plazibat seems to have locked his on tight now - Good screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Plazibat, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Plazibat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Plazibat throws a sloppy head kick and Vovk moves out of range easily.
It looked like Vovk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Plazibat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vovk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Plazibat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Plazibat trying to control the action but Vovk is working from the bottom.
Vovk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plazibat tries to advance to mount but Vovk denies him.
Vovk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Plazibat has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Plazibat wants to control but Vovk is keeping him busy.
Vovk pushes Plazibat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Plazibat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Vovk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plazibat.
Vovk tries to counter with a takedown but Plazibat is quick to defend against it.
Plazibat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##CL2#
Plazibat has Vovk up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovk is looking to break free of the clinch but Plazibat has double underhooks.
Plazibat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vovk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plazibat keeps control of Vovk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vovk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Vovk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plazibat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasyl Vovk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Plazibat.#T3#
Plazibat shoots in for a double leg but Vovk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vovk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plazibat dives in for a single leg takedown but Vovk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Plazibat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Plazibat moves into the clinch.
Plazibat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vovk is trying to force a seperation but Plazibat has the dominant position.
Vovk is trying to push Plazibat away but Plazibat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Vovk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Plazibat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vovk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plazibat thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plazibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Plazibat tries for a takedown but Vovk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovk throwing a counter right hand but Plazibat manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plazibat shoots in but Vovk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Vasyl Vovk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vovk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Plazibat tries for a takedown but Vovk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lars Plazibat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Plazibat moves into the clinch.
Vovk is looking to break free of the clinch but Plazibat has double underhooks. #BC2#
Plazibat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Plazibat has closed the distance and engaged Vovk in a clinch.
Vovk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vovk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plazibat fails with the takedown
and Vovk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Plazibat really felt that one!
Plazibat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasyl Vovk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Plazibat.#T1#
Vovk slips a jab and a cross from Plazibat.
#TD2#
Plazibat feints and as Vovk raises his hands in defense, Plazibat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vovk is looking to stand back up but Plazibat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vovk. #ES#
Vovk has one foot on Plazibat's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.
Plazibat tries to clinch but Vovk is having none of it.
Vovk is looking for a counter combo.
Plazibat wants to clinch
and Vovk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovk moves out of range of the body kick from Plazibat.
Vovk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Plazibat or perhaps it was just good defense by Vovk, which made it look bad.
Plazibat wants to slow Vovk down by chopping away at his legs.
Vovk is looking for a counter combo.
Plazibat moves in looking to clinch but Vovk pushes him off.
Plazibat tries to clinch there but Vovk circles away.
Plazibat fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Vovk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plazibat doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovk circles away.
Vovk throwing a counter right hand but Plazibat manages to avoid it.
Vovk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Plazibat has a takedown stuffed.
Vovk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vasyl Vovk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plazibat shoots and misses #CL#
and Vovk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Plazibat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vovk's efforts to push away.
Plazibat misses with a knee to the head.
Plazibat tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Vovk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat dives in for a single leg takedown but Vovk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Plazibat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vovk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plazibat moves in looking to clinch but Vovk pushes him off.
It looked like Vovk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Plazibat with a poor takedown
and Vovk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plazibat wants to clinch
and Vovk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plazibat shoots in looking for a takedown but Vovk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plazibat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plazibat misses with a takedown
and Vovk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plazibat is looking to clinch but Vovk is avoiding it.
Vovk tried to counter with a leg kick but Plazibat avoided it.
Plazibat tries a head kick but it misses.
Vovk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Vovk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Plazibat throws a sloppy head kick
and Vovk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Plazibat does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plazibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Plazibat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vovk is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plazibat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vovk's waist but Vovk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plazibat off to one side.
Plazibat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovk is fending him off so far but Plazibat persists. Nope, Vovk circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasyl Vovk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Plazibat.
Plazibat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plazibat is defended easily by Vovk.#T1#
Plazibat tries to clinch
and Vovk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plazibat tries to clinch but Vovk moves away
and Vovk counters with a body kick that stops Plazibat in his tracks momentarily.
Vovk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plazibat can do to turn this around?
Plazibat throws a sloppy head kick
letting Vovk counter with a right hand.
Vasyl Vovk is winning the standup battle so far.
Plazibat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Vovk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plazibat is looking to clinch.
Plazibat looks for the body kick but Vovk saw that one coming.
Vovk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vovk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Plazibat misses with a takedown
and Vovk counters with a leg kick.
Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vovk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Plazibat throws a sloppy head kick and Vovk moves out of range easily.
Vovk keeps the fight on the outside.
Plazibat tries for a takedown but Vovk circles away easily
and Plazibat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Plazibat moves to clinch but Vovk breaks away
and Vovk counters with a good low kick that Plazibat was not able to check.
Plazibat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vovk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plazibat wants to clinch
and Vovk counters with a nice uppercut.
Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Vovk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Vovk is trying to push Plazibat away but Plazibat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Vovk breaks from the clinch.
Plazibat tries for a takedown but Vovk circles away easily
and Vovk counters with a nice uppercut.
Plazibat doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovk circles away.
As Plazibat looks to move away, Vovk throws a big counter combo but Plazibat just gets out of the way.
Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vovk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plazibat shoots in but no luck this time.
Vovk throws a big counter combination but Plazibat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plazibat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Vovk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vovk, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Vovk! |
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