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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Chidike fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jui Jui sprawls well initially but Chidike persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jui Jui is looking to control Chidike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jui Jui avoid being mounted?
Jui Jui has his hands clasped together around Chidike's back. He's all about the action.
Jui Jui trying to control here.
Jui Jui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jui Jui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jui Jui.#SUB#
Jui Jui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chidike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chidike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jui Jui has momentary wrist control but Chidike slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Jui Jui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chidike defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidike is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jui Jui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jui Jui is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chidike rolls with it to try and escape but Jui Jui cranks on the arm and Chidike is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jui Jui Jui Jui!
After winning the bout, Jui Jui Jui Jui thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 83
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jui Jui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jui Jui.
Jui Jui appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Triston Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos cracks Jui Jui with an open hand slap.#T1#
Jui Jui moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jui Jui.
Jui Jui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santos throws a right and a left that Jui Jui avoids nicely.
Jui Jui feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Santos.#T2#
Jui Jui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jui Jui tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Jui Jui's head back.
Santos connects with a right hand. Jui Jui shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Santos.
Jui Jui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jui Jui drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Jui Jui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jui Jui drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Santos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jui Jui had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos tries to clinch but Jui Jui is having none of it.
Santos looks to land a combination but Jui Jui avoids it well. #T4#
Jui Jui dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Jui Jui counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Jui Jui trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos controlling the position.
Jui Jui wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB#
Jui Jui drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Jui Jui off! Jui Jui jumps back into Santos's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Santos 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#
Donk. Santos catches Jui Jui right on the button with a cross.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jui Jui attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Jui Jui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Santos misses. #T1#
Santos lands an overhand right.
Jui Jui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos thuds his right hand into Jui Jui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Jui Jui's belly button to the back.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Jui Jui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a hook but Jui Jui blocks it.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A jab from Santos misses.
Jui Jui drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jui Jui tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Jui Jui slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Santos throws a right hand that Jui Jui ducks under and follows up with a left that Jui Jui also avoids with ease.
Jui Jui feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Jui Jui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jui Jui tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Jui Jui's head.
Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Jui Jui counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Jui Jui wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jui Jui tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Jui Jui advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Jui Jui has hold of Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jui Jui avoids the attempt from Santos to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos with a jab.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jui Jui attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Jui Jui backs away looking to recover.
Santos throws a right hand that Jui Jui ducks under and follows up with a left that Jui Jui also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jui Jui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
#T1#
Santos throws the left hand but Jui Jui avoids the punch easily.
Jui Jui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santos misses with the combination.
Jui Jui tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Jui Jui off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Santos.#T2#
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Jui Jui counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jui Jui wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jui Jui passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jui Jui is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Jui Jui's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Jui Jui working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jui Jui controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Jui Jui has a good base and remains in mount.
Jui Jui Jui Jui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Jui Jui jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jui Jui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jui Jui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jui Jui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Jui Jui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jui Jui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jui Jui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jui Jui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jui Jui Jui Jui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triston Santos!
A very excited looking Triston Santos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jui Jui, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Souza has hold of one of Jui Jui's legs. Jui Jui is fighting the takedown attempt but Souza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jui Jui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jui Jui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jui Jui has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Jui Jui.
Souza pushes down on Jui Jui's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Souza is working for a kimura but Jui Jui is defending it quite comfortably.
Jui Jui trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jui Jui won't allow Souza to pass to mount.
Jui Jui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jui Jui trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Jui Jui is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jui Jui keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jui Jui is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Jui Jui actively working from the bottom here.
Jui Jui trying to control but Souza postures up.
#SUB2#
Souza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jui Jui is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Souza!
Duane Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 52
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Jui Jui gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chapman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jui Jui pulls Chapman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Jui Jui looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chapman is defending well. Jui Jui quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chapman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jui Jui celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jui Jui Jui Jui!
During a confident post fight interview, Jui Jui Jui Jui thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jui Jui staying out of range there.#CL#
Jui Jui gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Jui Jui tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jui Jui backwards.
Jui Jui fails to pull guard.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jui Jui tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
Charlie Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jui Jui Jui Jui.
Jui Jui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jui Jui is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Jui Jui tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
#BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edwards connects with the punch.#T1#
Edwards throws a combination. Jui Jui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edwards lands a jab-cross combination. #KD#
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Jui Jui crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Jui Jui back to his feet!#ROC#Jui Jui is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jui Jui is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Edwards has Jui Jui up against the cage in a clinch.
Jui Jui seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charlie Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards cracks Jui Jui with a good jab.
Edwards lands an overhand right.#T2#
Edwards circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jui Jui to the canvas! Jui Jui doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Edwards keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Edwards!
Charlie Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Mourinho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jui Jui has time to react.#CL2#
Jui Jui gets tackled into the cage by Mourinho. Mourinho maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mourinho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Jui Jui jumps guard.
#SUB#
Jui Jui working for a triangle but Mourinho defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jui Jui looking for a triangle here. Mourinho is fighting it but it looks tight! Jui Jui pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mourinho is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jui Jui Jui Jui!
Jui Jui Jui Jui decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.
Jui Jui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jui Jui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jui Jui's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo 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.
Oliveira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jui Jui!
Jui Jui tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.#SUB2#
Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jui Jui manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jui Jui looks to move to half guard but instead Oliveira has passed into mount! Damn!
Jui Jui is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Jui Jui defends it well.
Jui Jui is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Jui Jui is working hard here to advance position.
Jui Jui regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jui Jui is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jui Jui defends it well.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jui Jui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Jui Jui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jui Jui actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Jui Jui defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jui Jui actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jui Jui sees it coming and defends easily.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jui Jui keeps working.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Jui Jui's hands, connecting with Jui Jui's forehead.#SUB#
Jui Jui looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Jui Jui is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Jui Jui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jui Jui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jui Jui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Jui Jui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Jui Jui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jui Jui has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Jui Jui looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Jui Jui defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira wants to control but Jui Jui is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira working over Jui Jui with some ground and pound. Jui Jui looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jui Jui is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Morano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jui Jui to the ground. Morano is now in Jui Jui's guard.#SUB2#
Jui Jui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jui Jui looking for a guillotine here but Morano defends easily.
#SUB2#
Morano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jui Jui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morano has managed to get both his arms back between Jui Jui's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jui Jui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Jui Jui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jui Jui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morano defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jui Jui is looking for a triangle but Morano pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Jui Jui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jui Jui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jui Jui on the ground.#SUB2#
Morano is sitting in close to Jui Jui's body. Jui Jui has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Morano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Morano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jui Jui.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jui Jui Jui Jui! |
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