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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Ganikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rover tries to land a front kick but Ganikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ganikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ganikov with the counter takedown but Rover avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ganikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rover quickly recovers to half guard.
Ganikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganikov prevents Rover from standing back up.
Ganikov is thwarting Rover's attempts to control the position.
Ganikov stops Rover from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ganikov is looking for a kimura but Rover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganikov to get the leverage.
Rover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rover keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ganikov stops Rover from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Ganikov forces Rover back against the cage and clinches.
Rover is trying to break the clinch but Ganikov is controlling him.
Rover prevents a body shot from Ganikov. #TD2#
Ganikov has clasped his hands together around Rover's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Rover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganikov prevents Rover from escaping the position.
Ganikov has knee on belly momentarily but Rover bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rover wants to improve his position but Ganikov is controlling well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Ganikov seems content to control.#ES#
Rover kicks off Ganikov and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Ganikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ganikov breaks the clinch.
Rover misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganikov is looking to clinch.
Paulie Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rover tests Ganikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rover looks to land a right hand but Ganikov moved out of range.#TD2#
Ganikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rover trying to hold on to Ganikov's head to control him but Ganikov postures up.
Ganikov wants to pass to mount but Rover is defending the position.
Ganikov prevents Rover from standing back up.
Rover wants to control but Ganikov is keeping busy.
#ES#
Rover manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ganikov tries to clinch up.
Ganikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rover is looking for a counter combo.
Rover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Rover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ganikov. Ganikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rover connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Ganikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ganikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rover's brow.
Ganikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rover has Ganikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganikov prevents Rover from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Rover catches Ganikov right on the button with a cross.
Ganikov slips under a jab from Rover.
Rover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ganikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rover defends well and Ganikov ends up having to push Rover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rover misses with a straight left.
Rover cracks Ganikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rover stuns Ganikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rover misses with a low kick.
Rover lands a body shot.
Ganikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rover.
Rover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganikov.
Rover throws a hook but Ganikov blocks it.#TD#
Rover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ganikov is refusing to be controlled, as Rover sits in half guard.
Ganikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rover trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rover has gone for a leg lock! Ganikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rover's guard.#REVB#
Rover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rover keeping full guard, as Ganikov tries to pass.
Ganikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ganikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ganikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ganikov throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Paulie Rover has been cut.#T2#
Rover throws the kick towards the body but Ganikov avoids it.
Rover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganikov can do to turn this around?
Rover scores with a nice strike.
Spas Ganikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rover with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rover gets caught flat footed, as Ganikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganikov is standing up over Rover. Rover looks to escape but Ganikov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rover gets back to half guard.
Rover is looking to escape.#SU2#
Ganikov stands up out of the half guard.
Ganikov slips under a jab.
Rover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ganikov in his tracks. #T3#
Ganikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rover throws the kick towards the body but Ganikov avoids it.
Rover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rover misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Ganikov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ganikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rover wants to control from the top but Ganikov keeps moving.
Ganikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganikov wants to stand but Rover is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ganikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rover defends it easily.
Ganikov keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rover wants to pass the guard but Ganikov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rover drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganikov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rover wants to stand but Ganikov is controlling the position.
Ganikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rover is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rover working for a triangle but Ganikov defends it easily.
Ganikov stops Rover from standing up.
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 Paulie Rover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Rover's cut.
That's time! Rover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganikov delivers a nice body kick.
Rover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ganikov under the eye.
Ganikov slips a straight right by Rover.
Some wild striking there from Rover.
#CL#
Rover moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rover tries to clinch up
and Rover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover misses the jab.
Rover misses with a looping right.
Ganikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Rover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ganikov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ganikov. No joy for Rover on that attempt.
Rover lands with a cross.
Rover scores with a jab.
Ganikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganikov feints the counter takedown.
Rover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Rover misses #TD2#
and Ganikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rover is wriggling around but Ganikov manages to pass to half guard.
Rover trying to hold on to Ganikov's head to control him but Ganikov postures up.
#SUB#
Rover looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ganikov passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ganikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rover dodges the ground and pound from Ganikov.
Rover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rover is being controlled here.
Rover is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ganikov is controlling him well.
Rover tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
You get the feeling that Rover really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#ES#
Rover bucks up and throws Ganikov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T3#
Rover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganikov.
Rover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rover wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ganikov. No joy for Rover on that attempt.
Ganikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rover misses with a looping left.
Rover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganikov moves out of range as Rover strikes.
Ganikov feints the counter takedown.
Rover lands with a right hand.
Rover scores with a jab to the head.
Rover connects with a jab.
Paulie Rover is winning the standup battle so far.
Rover swings for the body but Ganikov moves out of range.
Ganikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ganikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Rover throws a big shot that misses.
Ganikov tries for a takedown but Rover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rover throwing a counter right hand but Ganikov manages to avoid it.
Rover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ganikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ganikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Ganikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rover.#TD2#
Ganikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rover's guard.
Ganikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulie Rover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rover is looking to stand up but Ganikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Rover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Rover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Rover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rover, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A cross from Shipley lands.
Shipley cracks a nice hook into Ganikov's ribs.
Ganikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Shipley tries to sprawl out of it but Ganikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shipley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shipley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ganikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shipley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganikov somewhat.
Shipley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shipley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shipley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Ganikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shipley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alfred Shipley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipley circles away.
Ganikov walks into a jab.#T1#
Shipley sizes up Ganikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ganikov tries to clinch up
and Shipley counters with a three punch combo that has Ganikov backing up. Ganikov nods at Shipley to acknowledge the strikes.
Shipley thuds a left hand into Ganikov's body.
Shipley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shipley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ganikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shipley lands with a nice body punch.
Ganikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipley.
Ganikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shipley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shipley lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipley looks to land a combination. Ganikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ganikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ganikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shipley avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Shipley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganikov.
Shipley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ganikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ganikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shipley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Shipley misses.
Nice takedown defense from Shipley. No joy for Ganikov on that attempt.
Shipley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ganikov has time to react.
Shipley connects with the punch.
Shipley with a jab.#ROC2#Ganikov is rocked!
Ganikov has his takedown stuffed
and Shipley counters with a huge right that knocks Ganikov out cold! Shipley is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfred Shipley!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfred Shipley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ganikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ganikov wants to pass the guard but Odom Hunt is keeping the position.
Ganikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ganikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Odom Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ganikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Odom Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Ganikov clinches up with Odom Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganikov backwards. #T2#
Ganikov slows down the pace here.
Odom Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Odom Hunt tries a body shot but Ganikov blocks it.
#BC#
Ganikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganikov with a poor takedown
and Odom Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ganikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odom Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Odom Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Odom Hunt does it's job there.
Ganikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Odom Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Ganikov to the canvas! Odom Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Odom Hunt! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Good throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ganikov.
Ganikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Good defends it well.#CL2#
Ganikov moves into range and clinches up with Good.
Good swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ganikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ganikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good tries to work over Ganikov's front leg with a kick but Ganikov checks it.
Ganikov misses with a takedown attempt - Good sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good throws a right and a left that Ganikov avoids nicely.
Ganikov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Keegan Good has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good tries to clinch up but Ganikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Good.
Ganikov misses with a head kick.
Good tries to clinch up but Ganikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Ganikov counters with a shoot takedown. Good fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Ganikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Good's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ganikov is looking for a kimura but Good is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganikov to get the leverage. #SU2#
Ganikov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Good to stand up.
Good tries to bum rush Ganikov with a series of wild strikes but Ganikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ganikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Good being controlled against the cage.
Ganikov has Good pressed against the cage, preventing Good from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ganikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Good tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ganikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Good's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ganikov prevents Good from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganikov thuds a left hand into Good's body.
Good blocks the body kick.
Good dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ganikov tries to counter with a clinch but Good shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keegan Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ganikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ganikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Good on his heels. He'll look to pass Good's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Good might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet. Good looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Ganikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Ganikov looking to score a takedown here. Good is defending well but Ganikov drives through and ends up in Good's guard.
Ganikov is standing up over Good. Good looks to escape but Ganikov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Good trying to remain calm as Ganikov controls from the top position.#SU2#
Ganikov stands up and beckons Good to his feet. #TD2#
Ganikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganikov is nestled in close to Good, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganikov passes into side control, despite Good's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Ganikov moves into full mount!
Ganikov with a couple of short strikes.
Good on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Good tries to get out of the position.
Ganikov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ganikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Good can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ganikov controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Ganikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keegan Good'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#
Good takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Ganikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Ganikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Good sprawls well initially but Ganikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Ganikov drives through and clinches with Good against the cage.
Good tries to pull guard but Ganikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ganikov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Ganikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganikov wants to sweep here but Good controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Ganikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Good is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ganikov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Good frees his head nicely. Oh but Ganikov has switched to an armbar! Good is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Spas Ganikov! |
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