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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Aharon misses with a wild body shot.
Paita's corner calls for a 1-2. Paita obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Aharon misses.
Paita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aharon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aharon throws out the jab.
Aharon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paita pinned against the cage. Paita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aharon slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon scores with a jab.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Aharon shows good takedown defense.
Aharon looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Paita slips a jab from Aharon.
Paita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Aharon misses the target.#T1#
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Paita flicks out a counter leg kick but Aharon steps away.
Paita slips under a jab from Aharon.
Maimonedes Aharon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aharon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aharon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paita.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paita has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paita throws a head kick but Aharon moves out of range.
Paita throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aharon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Aharon's head coaches at The 3rd Precinct that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aharon just misses with a punch to the body.
Paita scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Aharon misses the target.
Aharon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aharon misses with a looping right.
Paita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aharon pinned against the cage. Aharon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aharon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Paita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aharon ducks under a wild hook from Paita.
Aharon lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aharon swings for the body but Paita moves out of range.
Paita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aharon momentarily.
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Paita misses with a wild body shot.
Aharon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aharon ducks right into an uppercut from Paita.
Aharon misses the body punch
and Paita counters with a thumping low kick.
Aharon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Aharon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paita throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paita slips a straight right by Aharon.
Aharon with a poor takedown
and Paita counters with a straight right hand.
Paita has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paita is looking to slow Aharon down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Paita.
Aharon misses with a hook.
Paita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aharon.
Aharon ducks right into an uppercut from Paita.
Paita throws a sloppy head kick and Aharon moves out of range easily.
Paita ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Paita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aharon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Paita.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paita misses with a looping left.
Aharon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Paita's shoulder, as Paita tries to avoid the shot.
Aharon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aharon misses with a right hand
and Paita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aharon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paita throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paita throws a right and a left that Aharon avoids nicely.
Paita ducks under a wild hook from Aharon.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maimonedes Aharon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Aharon swings for the body but Paita moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aharon. Paita does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Paita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saita Paita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aharon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paita. Paita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aharon misses with a body punch
and Aharon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aharon throws a body shot but no joy.
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aharon.
Paita throws a head kick but Aharon moves out of range.
A big right from Aharon misses.
Paita is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paita.
Saita Paita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon throws a body shot but no joy.
Aharon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aharon walks into a straight right hand from Paita.
Aharon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paita. #T1#
Paita throws a hook but Aharon blocks it.
Aharon loads up on a big right hand but Paita slips the punch.
Aharon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aharon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Aharon misses.
Aharon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paita.
A jab from Paita finds it's way through Aharon's defenses.
Aharon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aharon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aharon tries to counter with a takedown but Paita is quick to defend against it.
Aharon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aharon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paita thuds his right hand into Aharon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aharon stuffs the takedown attempt from Paita. Paita gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aharon. Paita does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Aharon blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Aharon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aharon showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paita is pressing down on Aharon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paita looking to control.
Aharon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aharon passes into half guard. #T3#
Paita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aharon jumps into side control!
Paita avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aharon.
Paita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paita moves into full guard.
Aharon pushing down on Paita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paita gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Paita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aharon passes into half guard.
#T4#
Aharon passes to side control.
Aharon in side control, throwing shots but Paita defends.
Paita is looking for a sweep.
Aharon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paita defending against the ground and pound.
Aharon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paita is looking for a sweep.
Paita is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aharon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maimonedes Aharon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aharon misses with a head shot.
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 Maimonedes Aharon 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aharon throws a shot from downtown. Paita moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Paita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aharon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aharon trying to move into half guard but instead Paita has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Paita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paita trying to control the position from guard on top but Aharon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aharon tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita trying to move into half guard but instead Aharon has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Paita wants to stand but Aharon is controlling the position.
Paita is looking to sweep but instead, Aharon has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Paita gets full guard.
Aharon 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.
Paita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aharon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Paita from controlling successfully.
Paita tries to free his leg and advance position but Aharon is retaining full guard. #T2#
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Paita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aharon passes into side control.
Paita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aharon trying to control the action but Paita is working from the bottom.
Aharon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paita! #T3#
Paita is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Aharon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aharon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paita is trying to maintain the position but Aharon is very close to passing his half guard.
Paita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aharon jumps into side control!
Paita is looking to reverse the position.
Aharon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Aharon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aharon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Aharon in side control, throwing shots but Paita defends.
Aharon trying to control the position but Paita is working away.
Paita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aharon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paita defending well though.
Aharon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aharon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aharon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paita keeps working.
Paita is looking for a sweep. Aharon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aharon is working for a submission of some sort.
Paita missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maimonedes Aharon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aharon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita throws a sloppy head kick and Grunter moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Paita has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paita.
Good standup being displayed there by Paita as he connects with a hook.
Grunter blocks a head kick by Paita.
Paita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunter throws a jab when Paita was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunter takes one to the chin there.
Grunter scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Grunter.
Paita tried to score with a low kick but Grunter checks it.
Grunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnaby Grunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grunter throws a push kick but Paita slaps the foot to one side.
Grunter misses with a body shot.
Grunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paita.
Grunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grunter ducks under a wild hook from Paita.
Grunter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paita if he has to take too many more of those.
Paita misses with a series of wild punches.
Grunter throws a shot from downtown. Paita moves away and avoids it.
Paita scores with a nice strike.
Paita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paita misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Paita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paita tries to land a front kick but Grunter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paita swings for the body but Grunter moves out of range.
Grunter lands a leg kick that knocks Paita off balance momentarily.
Paita misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Paita.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Grunter.#CL2#
Grunter has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grunter.
Paita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paita is breathing heavily.#T3##BC2#
Grunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grunter throws a hook but Paita blocks it.
Grunter misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Paita.
Good standup being displayed there by Grunter as he connects with a hook.
Grunter lands a really nice looking cross but Paita seems unphased.
Paita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Grunter sends Paita crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grunter is motioning to the referee to let Paita up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Paita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunter moves away.
Grunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paita misses with a head kick.
#T4#
A low kick from Paita is predictable there #CL2#
and Grunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grunter pushes Paita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grunter lands a shoulder strike.
Grunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Paita backwards. #BC2#
Grunter breaks from the clinch.
Paita misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Grunter responds with a good body kick, but Paita manages to step out the way in time.
Paita misses with a body shot.
Paita staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paita. Grunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grunter thuds his right hand into Paita's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Grunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Paita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnaby Grunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunter. Grunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Paita lands a jab to the head.
Grunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grunter looks to land a right hand but Paita moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunter.
Paita moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Grunter looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Grunter throws a front kick that sends Paita stumbling back into the cage.
Grunter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paita misses with a lunging right hand
and Grunter counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Saita Paita has been cut.
Grunter seems to be stalking Paita here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Paita drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barnaby Grunter!
Our winner, Barnaby Grunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 99
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aharon misses with a looping right.
Aharon swings for the body but Paita moves out of range.
Aharon throws out a loose jab but Paita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aharon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aharon missing with a left hand there. Paita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aharon throws an overhand right that lands on Paita's shoulder, as Paita tries to avoid the shot.
Paita just misses with a punch to the body.
Paita lands a jab to the head.
Aharon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aharon to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paita.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paita cracks Aharon with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Aharon.
Paita scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Aharon looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Aharon misses with a hook.
Paita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aharon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paita's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aharon throws a big shot that misses.
Aharon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aharon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aharon throws a lazy right hand but Paita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paita moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Paita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aharon trying to control here.
Paita misses with a head shot. Aharon uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Paita looking for a triangle here. Aharon is fighting it but it looks tight! Paita pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aharon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saita Paita! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita closes the distance and clinches up with Dukes, looking for a takedown. Paita pushes Dukes against the cage but Dukes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dukes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paita slips a straight right by Dukes.
Paita moves out of range of the strikes.
Paita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dukes's head.
Dukes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.
Paita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dukes as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dukes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paita. Paita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paita throws a nice looking combination but Dukes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paita slips a jab from Dukes.
Dukes lands a jab.#T1#
Dukes looks to throw a body kick
and Paita counters with a two punch combo.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukes looks to land a right hand but Paita moved out of range.
Paita avoids the body shot from Dukes.
Paita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dukes takes one to the chin there.
Paita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saita Paita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dukes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paita defends it well.
Dukes throws a hook but Paita blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Paita tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes 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.
Dukes throws a wild body kick that Paita sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Paita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dukes.#T2#
Paita scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Dukes misses.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Paita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paita dodges the punch combination from Dukes.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Paita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
It looked like Paita was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leroy Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Paita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukes misses with a hook.
Dukes with a jab.
Dukes scores with a three punch combo!
Paita lands with a cross.
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Dukes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Paita.
Paita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paita scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Leroy Dukes has been cut.
Dukes throws a lazy right hand but Paita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Paita.
Dukes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Paita.
A left lands for Paita.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes misses with the combination.
#T4#
Paita throws a head kick that misses.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paita circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paita on the side of the head.
Dukes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dukes looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Paita.
Paita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dukes misses with a left hand
letting Paita counter with a right hand.
Dukes tries to bum rush Paita with a series of wild strikes but Paita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukes on the side of the head.
Paita with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leroy Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Dukes's cut.
That's time! Paita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dukes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paita moves away.
Dukes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Paita counter with a right hand.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Paita counters with a crisp one two that drops Dukes! Paita thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dukes to his feet! Dukes is in big trouble!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paita counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Dukes badly! He tries to strike back but Paita puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Dukes out cold! Oh man, Dukes will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saita Paita! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paita.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanai misses the target.
Paita misses with a hook. Nanai ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Paita looking to score a takedown here. Nanai is defending well but Paita drives through and ends up in Nanai's guard.
Paita trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nanai wants to get back to his feet but Paita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paita passes Nanai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanai is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Paita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Paita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Nanai wants to get back to his feet.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paita is looking to advance position but Nanai won't allow it.
Paita wants to advance to full mount but Nanai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nanai is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paita trying to control but Nanai is working from the bottom.
Paita slips nicely into half guard.
Nanai's coaches at Bowsh Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nanai is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Paita trying to work for an americana but Nanai has managed to regain full guard.
Paita postures up in Nanai's guard and throws a big left but Nanai blocks it. #SUB2#
Paita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nanai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paita, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Paita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nanai passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Paita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nanai pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Nanai is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Paita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nanai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Nanai pushes Paita off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paita throws the left hand but Nanai avoids the punch easily.
Nanai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nanai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nanai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Paita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saita Paita 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#
Paita misses with a takedown attempt - Nanai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paita lands with a slapping head kick.
Paita throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Paita.
Nanai throws a hook but Paita avoids it easily.
Paita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita lands a nice looking body shot.
Paita misses with a left hand
and Nanai counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Saita Paita has been cut.
Nanai walks into a jab.
Nanai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Nanai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paita fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nanai misses with a straight left.
Paita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paita misses the body punch #KD#
and Nanai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paita! Nanai lets Paita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Paita is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paita cracks Nanai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nanai misses.
Paita throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nanai.#CUT2#It looks like Etene Nanai has been cut.
Nanai throws a looping overhand right but Paita ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Paita does no damage. #T2#
Paita looks to land a left hand but Nanai moved out of range nicely.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Nanai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nanai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Paita.
Saita Paita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nanai moves out of range as Paita throws a body kick.
Paita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saita Paita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paita missing with a left hand there. Nanai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nanai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paita has a takedown stuffed.
Nanai is looking to counter punch.
Etene Nanai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Nanai avoids the head kick by Paita.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Paita throws an overhand right that lands on Nanai's shoulder, as Nanai tries to avoid the shot.
Nanai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanai.
Paita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanai is looking to counter punch.
Paita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paita.
A little feinted left hand from Nanai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paita falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nanai to counter with a crisp jab.
Nanai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Etene Nanai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nanai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nanai misses with a straight right. #T4#
Paita tries for a takedown but Nanai circles away easily
and Nanai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paita swings for the body but Nanai moves out of range.
Nanai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nanai slips a straight right by Paita.
Paita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paita darts in looking for a takedown but Nanai gets double underhooks and turns Paita into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanai.
Nanai throwing a counter right hand but Paita manages to avoid it.
Nanai misses with an uppercut
and Paita counters with a series of strikes. Nanai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paita misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Nanai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paita! Nanai lets Paita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Paita is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanai finish him?
Paita is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Paita misses
and Nanai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Etene Nanai! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita throws a lazy uppercut
and Werner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Werner throws a body punch but Paita moves out of range.
Paita misses with a body shot.
Werner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paita connects with a body shot that sends Werner's belly button to the back.
Paita throws a looping overhand right but Werner ducks down to avoid it.
Paita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paita clobbers Werner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Timo Werner has been cut.
Paita throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Werner counter with a right hand.
Paita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werner manages to avoid it.
Werner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paita was well out of range. Poor timing from Werner.#CL2#
Werner forces Paita back against the cage and clinches.
Paita trying to stall but Werner improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Werner.
Werner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Werner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Werner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Werner.
Werner lands a shot to the body.
Paita is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Werner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Werner tries to throw a body punch but Paita avoids it by throwing Werner back against the cage. #BC2#
Werner breaks from the clinch.
Paita misses with a lunging right hand
and Werner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Werner connects with a body shot that sends Paita's belly button to the back.
Paita walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Werner moves into range and clinches up with Paita.
Werner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Werner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werner prevents the takedown attempt.
Werner lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Werner.
Werner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Werner lands an uppercut.
Werner lands a hook that snaps the head of Paita backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Werner.
Paita tries to pull guard but Werner holds him up against the cage and eventually Paita drops back down to his feet.
Paita blocking some punches.
Werner tries to throw a body punch but Paita avoids it by throwing Werner back against the cage.
Paita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Werner manages to break the clinch.
Paita misses the shot to the body.
Paita swings widly with a right hand
and Werner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Werner counters with a stiff right hand.
Paita connects with a right hand. Werner shakes it off.
Werner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Paita throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Werner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paita! Werner lets Paita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Paita is rocked!
Werner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paita moves away.
Paita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Werner scores with a counter punch that sends Paita to the canvas! Werner smells blood - he's punishing Paita with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Paita has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Werner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Timo Werner waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Paita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Paita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Paita moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Paita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard. #T1#
Paita stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Paita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paita throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Collins wants to counter the offense by Paita and move into the clinch position.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paita to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Kyler Collins has been cut.
Paita misses the shot to the body.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Paita cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Paita tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paita thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Collins looks winded!
Donk. Paita catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Paita. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Paita lands a left and a right that send Collins crashing to the mat, dazed. Paita thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Collins is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kyler Collins's cut even more.
Paita drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Collins's head, knocking him out cold! Paita is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saita Paita! |
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