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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocha misses with an uppercut
and Shanks counters with a stiff right hand.
Shanks misses with a combination
and Rocha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shanks.
Rocha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shanks feints a jab promting Rocha to slip. Shanks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shanks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocha under the eye.
Shanks lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanks missing with a left hand there. Rocha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha throws out the jab.
Rocha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shanks.
A shot to the body from Rocha misses
and Shanks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocha throws a sloppy body shot
and Shanks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Shanks misses with the combination.
A big right from Shanks misses.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Shanks misses.
Shanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocha walks into a stiff left hand from Shanks.
Shanks scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Shanks misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocha. That's going to slow Shanks down.
Rocha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shanks misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shanks as he connects with a hook.
Shanks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rocha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shanks counters with a left to the body.
Rocha lands a leg kick that knocks Shanks off balance momentarily.
Shanks connects with the punch.
No joy there for Shanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Rocha.
Rocha sizes up Shanks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha.
Shanks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shanks misses with a wild body shot.
Shanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shanks, as that shot connected.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Shanks moves out of range easily.
Rocha throws a lazy right hand but Shanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Rocha.
#CUT#It looks like Shoyoroll Shanks has been cut.
Rocha throws the kick towards the body but Shanks avoids it.
Shanks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Rocha scores with a body shot.
Rocha jabs Shanks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shanks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocha in his tracks.
Shanks cracks Rocha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shanks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Shanks blocks a jab.
Rocha misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shanks to counter with a crisp jab.
Shanks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocha's head backwards.
Shanks looks to land a combination but Rocha avoids it well.
Shanks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Shanks loads up on a big right hand but Rocha slips the punch.#T4#
A big right from Rocha misses.
Shanks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shanks throws a jab when Rocha was well out of range.
Rocha tried to counter with a leg kick but Shanks avoided it.
Rocha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shanks circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocha scores with a hook.
Rocha tries to land a front kick but Shanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shanks jabs Rocha right on the nose. Rocha blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick from Rocha.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and Shanks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shanks misses with a looping right.
Rocha misses with a body shot
and Shanks counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shanks scores with a jab. Rocha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocha misses with a left hand
and Shanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shoyoroll Shanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoyoroll Shanks's cut.
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#
Shanks cracks Rocha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Shanks counters with a nice uppercut.
Shanks 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.
Shanks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shanks.
Rocha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shanks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocha to score with a decent uppercut.
Rocha cracks Shanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocha misses the shot to the body.
Shanks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha scores with a nice body kick.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Shanks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoyoroll Shanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shanks scores with a hook.
Rocha throws a shot from downtown. Shanks moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Shanks scores with a one two! Rocha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rocha throws a right hand that Shanks ducks under and follows up with a left that Shanks also avoids with ease.
Lewis Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks throws a series of punches but Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Rocha throws a lazy body kick
and Shanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha throws a low kick, looking for Shanks's leg but Shanks calmly moves out of range.
Rocha looks to land a left hand but Shanks moved out of range nicely.
Rocha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shanks misses the jab.
Shanks throws a hook but Rocha avoids it easily.
Shanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Rocha misses with a kick to the body.
Rocha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shoyoroll Shanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Shanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Rocha moves away from the strike by Shanks. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Shanks.
Shanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shanks takes a swing at Rocha's ribcage but misses.
Shanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shanks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shanks.
Shanks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocha with a body shot.
Rocha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shanks cracks Rocha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shankss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Shanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Shanks throws a wild hook but Rocha just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Shanks gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rocha raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Rocha!
A very excited looking Lewis Rocha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Shanks misses with an uppercut.
Carp throws a lazy right hand but Shanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shanks.
Carp looks to land a right hand but Shanks moved out of range.
Shanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Common Carp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shanks ducks under a wild hook from Carp.
Carp 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.
#CUT#It looks like Shoyoroll Shanks has been cut.
Carp misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Carp, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shanks looks to land a combination. Carp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shanks. Carp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Carp lands an overhand right.
Carp tests Shanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Shanks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shanks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carp.
Shanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Carp finish him?
Carp cracks Shanks with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shanks tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carp pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shanks is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Common Carp!
During a confident post fight interview, Common Carp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Deshpande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shanks.
Deshpande misses with a low kick.
Shanks lands a jab.
Nice shot by Shanks.
Deshpande showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shanks.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Deshpande sends Shanks down but not out. Deshpande dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#It looks like Shoyoroll Shanks has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shanks is looking for a sweep.
Shanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shanks gets full guard.#SUB#
Shanks has his foot on Deshpande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deshpande works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Shanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Shanks, not yet.
Deshpande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shanks looking for a triangle here. Deshpande is fighting it but it looks tight! Shanks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Deshpande is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shoyoroll Shanks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dohbopavich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dohbopavich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shanks tries to get to full guard but Dohbopavich has control of the leg.
Dohbopavich working Shanks over with strikes.
Shanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dohbopavich seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Shanks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dohbopavich moves nicely into side control.
Dohbopavich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dohbopavich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dohbopavich cracks Shanks with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shanks to see if he's OK.
Shanks tries to improve position but can't.
Shanks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dohbopavich grinds an elbow into Shanks's temple. #ROC#Shanks is rocked!
Dohbopavich cracks Shanks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dohbopavich immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shanks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dohbopavich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich! |
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