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Event:
NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rivera prevents Green from improving his position.
Rivera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rivera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rivera controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera. #T1#
Rivera wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
Rivera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivera trying to advance position but Green counters by regaining guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard. #SUB#
Rivera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to kick Rivera off but Rivera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Rivera trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well. #SUB#
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivera lands a couple of elbows.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Rivera trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Green's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Green throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rivera controlling the pace.
Green wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Rivera trying to control the pace.
Green is trying to stand up here but Rivera is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Antonio Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
Green is positioning himself well to prevent Rivera advancing to mount.
Rivera prevents Green from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonio Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green moves to clinch but Rivera breaks away #TD#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Green for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Rivera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Green scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Rivera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rivera scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Rivera sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Green is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Green is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera passes into half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Rivera is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Rivera seems content to control.#SUB#
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is trying to stand back up but Rivera is controlling him
Green tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
Rivera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green is looking to control Rivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Green tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rivera feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Rivera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
Green is trying to stand up here but Rivera is controlling him well.
Rivera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Green wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
#SUB#
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
Antonio Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rivera! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 63
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Hart pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Hart lands a left hand.
#BC#
Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Hart does no damage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to roll but Hart sticks to his back.
#T1##SUB#
Hart looking for the choke from the back.
Green tries to roll but Hart sticks to his back.
Hart doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Green is sitting in close to Hart's body. Hart has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Green is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Green is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Hart! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez is pushing Green up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Green rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank. #TD#
Alvarez is trying to trip Green. He has hold of a leg but Green is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it. #T1#
Green is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Green wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Charles Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well. #CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Green tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Alvarez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Green to stand up.
Green throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
#TD#
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Alvarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.#TD#
Green gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T1#
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez prevents Green from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez staying calm.#T2#
Green gets back to half guard.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Green is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Charles Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alvarez has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Alvarez won't allow Green to get back to his feet.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Green pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Alvarez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Charles Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Green tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvarez in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Green tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Green checks a leg kick.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez sets himself, and Green steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Green is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Charles Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.#T3##CL#
Alvarez forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
#BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Green. #TD2#
Green pulls guard successfully.
Green wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green looking to control.
#T4#
Alvarez 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Alvarez!
Charles Alvarez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 59
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Green shoots in and drives through. Conner sprawls well.
Green shoots and misses
and Conner counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Conner to acknowledge the strikes.
Green has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Conner.#CL2#
Conner clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Conner to work.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Conner.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conner slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner effectively controlling the action here.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
A knee to the head by Conner.
#CUT2#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conner stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Conner's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green looks to land a combination. Conner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Nikolas Conner has been cut.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Green punishes Conner's body with a nice straight punch.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conner but Conner pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL2#
Conner clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Conner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Conner stalling against the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Conner won't allow it.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
Conner lands a nice elbow.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Conner.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Conner lands a right hand.
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!
Conner stalling the fight.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
Green can't get the takedown.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner slows down the pace here.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Conner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conner.
Conner connects with an inside leg kick.
Draymond Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Conner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nikolas Conner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Conner tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conner connects with a solid leg kick.
Conner lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Conner lands with a slapping head kick.
Green tries for a takedown but Conner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conner counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Conner to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Green up against the cage.
Conner stalls.
Green takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Conner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conner.
Conner continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner works the jab nicely.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draymond Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Conner gets a clinch.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Green is trying to pull guard but Conner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conner digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner is pushing Green up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Green's head. #T4#
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
A short right from Conner.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Green has Conner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conner stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Conner is stalling here.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conner to the ground. Conner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conner wants it to stay on the feet.
Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Green fails with the takedown
and Conner counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Conner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolas Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green is trying to stall.
Conner stalling the fight.
#T1#
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conner is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Green up against the cage.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conner taking a breather.
Conner stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conner pinned against the cage. Conner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Conner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green avoids the head kick by Conner.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green tries to clinch up but Conner circles away and keeps his distance.
Conner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green moves out of range as Conner throws a body kick.
#T3#
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Conner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Conner. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Conner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conner presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Conner lands a left hand.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Conner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conner has Green pressed against the cage.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Conner avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Conner connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Conner.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Conner on the inside.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolas Conner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Conner! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Wolfe lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wolfe is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolfe works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolfe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wolfe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Wolfe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolfe but great work by Green.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wolfe's legs.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Wolfe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Wolfe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking for a rear naked choke here but Green reverses the position brilliantly into Wolfe's guard!
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wolfe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
Wolfe trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Green is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe controlling the position well.
Green is keen to just control but Wolfe is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Wolfe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolfe did well to prevent Green getting side control.#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green prevents Wolfe from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mateo Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Green passes into side control!
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is not content to let Green control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!
Wolfe is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfe controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Draymond Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wolfe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Green is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is trying for a kimura here. Green looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wolfe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateo Wolfe! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
Lin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Well, if Green is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Lin is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Green.#ROC2#Lin is rocked!
Lin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Green postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Green goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Draymond Green! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Green feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jackson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Draymond Green! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Green.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Tanaka gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Tanaka manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tanaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Green stacks Tanaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Green!#T2#
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Tanaka is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Green has hold of Tanaka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tanaka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Green looking to control but Tanaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SU#
Green get's back to his feet.
A punch combination from Green misses. #TD2#
Tanaka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tanaka manages to mount him!
Tanaka controlling his opponent. #T4#
Tanaka lands a big elbow.
Tanaka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Green because Tanaka loaded up on that one.
Tanaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
Tanaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
Tanaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daichi Tanaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.#TD#
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tanaka trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Green wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it. #T1#
Tanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Green pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanaka 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 has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanaka lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Tanaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanaka is in Green's guard.
Tanaka passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Green wants to sweep but Tanaka has passed to side control!
Green wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is dominant here and he's now got Green's back!#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Green knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Green for a finish.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Green pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Green is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Tanaka has good solid back control here.
Tanaka gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
Tanaka lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tanaka.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Green right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Green tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanaka manages to circle out of the way.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tanaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself. #T1#
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but Tanaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Green wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Green gets a clinch. #TD#
Green jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Green keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Green wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka postures up.
Daichi Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tanaka swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
#TD2#
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Tanaka! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cornouhov can pounce on him.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Cornouhov pushes him away.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Green 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green looking for a takedown. #T1#
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Green tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green wants a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Cornouhov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cornouhov.
Green slips a straight right by Cornouhov.#T2#
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornouhov lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Cornouhov. #CL#
Cornouhov has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornouhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Green takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green is trying to push Cornouhov away but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornouhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cornouhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornouhov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Draymond Green's cut even more.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cornouhov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov thows a leg kick but Green checks it #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornouhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornouhov is retaining full guard.
Green is pushing down on Cornouhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cornouhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cornouhov defends it.
Cornouhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Cornouhov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green is working for a kimura but Cornouhov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to control the action but Cornouhov is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornouhov taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cornouhov defending well though. #T3#
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green wants to control the pace but Cornouhov is squirming around nicely.
Green wants to control but instead Cornouhov manages to regain half guard.
Cornouhov tries to kick Green off in order to stand up. Green Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4##SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornouhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cornouhov is being controlled here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Cornouhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornouhov stops Green from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cornouhov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Cornouhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Cornouhov missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Green won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Cornouhov, against the cage.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#T2#
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Draymond Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green tries to circle away but Cornouhov has him pinned against the cage.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov.
#TD2#
Green pulls Cornouhov into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green controlling Cornouhov's posture.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Cornouhov defends it easily.
Cornouhov prevents Green from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Green is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Cornouhov stands up from Green's guard - Cornouhov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornouhov circles away.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Green clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Green advances to half guard.
Cornouhov is trying to stand.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cornouhov!
Green controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornouhov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov!
A victorious Gherman Cornouhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Green goes for a double leg but Vrases avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vrases continues to drive forward.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Green takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Green is breathing heavily.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Vrases scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrases landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Green has been working on his balance at Dangerous Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrases has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Green - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vrases, and another! Green is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases gave a mention to BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Song counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Song might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Song drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Green manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Song has Green in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Song looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
#SUB#
Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Green wants to control but Song is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Song is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
#SUB2#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Song looking for submissions off his back.
Green passes to full mount! #T2#
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Green goes for an armbar but Song turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Song.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Song drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green! #REVB#
Green trying to control the position but Song is working away.
Song is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Song is looking to reverse the position.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Song keeps working.
Song is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Song manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Song really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draymond Green will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Song scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Green manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.#TD#
Song looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Song is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Song eventually gives up the hold.
Green wants to control but Song is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Green is trying to stand up here but Song is controlling him well. #SUB#
Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green gets full guard.#SUB#
Song has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Song's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Song looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green 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.
Green pushing down on Song's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Song is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.
#T3#
Green slips a nice elbow through Song's hands, connecting with Song's forehead.#SUB#
Song looking for submissions off his back.
Green is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.
Green trying to control the action but Song is working from the bottom.
Green is looking to advance position but Song won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Green there. #SUB#
Song actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Song actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Song's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Song quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Song actively working from the bottom here.
Green trying to control from half guard but Song is working away. #SUB2#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Song doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Song looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Green decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Song sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Song's waist but Song gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Jacob Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#TD#
Song manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.
Green uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Green connects with a jab.
Green wants to clinch.
As Green looks to move away, Song throws a big counter combo but Green just gets out of the way.
Song defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.#TD#
Song shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB#
Song is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green is pressing down on Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Song drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green! #REVB##SUB2#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Song is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Song is not content to let Green control the position. #SUB2#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Song knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Song manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Draymond Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draymond Green! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
De Rabat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rabat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green tries to clinch but De Rabat is having none of it.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from De Rabat.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
De Rabat misses with a straight right.
Green throws a counter combo.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rabat as he jumps to the side.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
De Rabat looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
And De Rabat counters with a quick kick to the body but Green blocks it.#T1#
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Rabat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green's coach down at Dangerous Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Green drives through with a takedown into De Rabat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Rabat trying to control the position here.
De Rabat keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Rabat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green won't allow De Rabat to sweep him here.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but De Rabat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Rabat wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Rabat content to stall in guard here.
De Rabat continues to stall.#T3#
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green is looking to stand up but De Rabat isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Rabat thows a leg kick but Green checks it #TD2#
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Green trying to control the position but De Rabat is working away. #T4##SU2#
Green has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Rabat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green with the counter takedown but De Rabat avoids it easily.
De Rabat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
De Rabat throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green slips a straight right by De Rabat.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Rabat clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries to clinch up
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rabat misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Green gets a double leg takedown into De Rabat's guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draymond Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Rabat's guard.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with De Rabat, looking for a takedown. Green pushes De Rabat against the cage but De Rabat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Rabat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Rabat lands an overhand right.
De Rabat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Rabat wants it to stay on the feet.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#T2#
De Rabat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
De Rabat scores with a decent looking hook.
De Rabat throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
De Rabat throws a body kick that misses.
De Rabat throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
A big left from De Rabat misses.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by De Rabat.#T3#
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
De Rabat throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
De Rabat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green closes the distance but De Rabat moves to the side
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augier De Rabat is winning the standup battle so far.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
The crowd cheers as De Rabat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from De Rabat.
Green moves in looking to clinch but De Rabat pushes him off.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
De Rabat throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Decent striking displayed by De Rabat there.
Green with a poor takedown
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rabat lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
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!
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Rabat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Rabat throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
De Rabat scores with a shot to the body.
De Rabat thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Green shoots in and bounces De Rabat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Rabat trying to control the position here.
Green is pushing down on De Rabat's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rabat is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Green moves away from the strike by De Rabat.
Green with a poor takedown
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.
De Rabat swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Draymond Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from De Rabat misses.
De Rabat scores with a nice strike.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like De Rabat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to move into range but De Rabat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
De Rabat gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. De Rabat manages to retain guard.
De Rabat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture. #T1#
More hug and hope from De Rabat.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard.
#REVR#
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rabat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Rabat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is looking to control De Rabat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Augier De Rabat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rabat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Rabat misses the target.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rabat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat misses with a looping left.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
De Rabat stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green tries to clinch but De Rabat moves out of range.
Green slips a jab from De Rabat.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Rabat circles away.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Rabat connects with a single shot there.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from De Rabat.
That kick from De Rabat tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green avoids the body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augier De Rabat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat scores with a nice strike.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augier De Rabat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Rabat, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augier De Rabat!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augier De Rabat waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Green dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Draymond Green! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Em avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green defending well as Em loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws out a leg kick but Em moves out of range and Green only half commits.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Em just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGreen.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Em avoids it.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green looks for a takedown but Em sprawls well.
Green tries to clinch there but Em circles away.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green looks to land a combination but Em avoids it well.
Green fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Em shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Em paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Em misses with a series of wild punches.
Em throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.#T1#
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Em sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Em looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Em looks winded!
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Em moves away.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Em throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Em backing up. Em nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
Bebe Em seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Em pushes him off.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Em's front leg but catches the back leg as Em tries to avoid it.
Em swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a two punch combo.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green tries to score with some ground and pound. Em controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Em managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Green.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Em keeps working.
Em trying to remain calm as Green controls from the top position.
Green 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.
Green lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Em felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Green advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green dominating with strikes here.#T3##SUB#
Green is working for a guillotine from mount but Em frees his head quite easily.
Green controlling from mount.
Green looking to ground and pound but Em is blocking nicely.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green wants to control the pace but Em is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Green lands a nice shot to the head.
Green sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Green working the ground and pound effectively.
Green looking to control but Em is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draymond Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Green drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Em is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Em can do to turn this around?
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a couple of elbows.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green is pushing down on Em's leg trying to pass to half guard. Em is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Em really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Em is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Em is breathing heavily.
Em is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Em keeps working.
Draymond Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green winds up and cracks Em with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Green controlling the pace.
Green throwing shots but Em is blocking nicely. #T2#
Green wants to pass the guard but Em is defending well.
Em taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Em blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green. #SU#
Green decides to stand and escape the position.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Em blocks a head kick by Green.
#TD#
Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but Em is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage. #SUB#
Em is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green thows a huge punch but Em dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Em is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green trying to control the action but Em is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green thows a huge punch but Em dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draymond Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Em throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green tries a low kick but Em avoids it.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Em sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Em fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green is looking to clinch but Em is avoiding it.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Em shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bebe Em seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green blocks a jab.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Em sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Em enables Green to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Em manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Em wants to get back to his feet but Green passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Em is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Em defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Green wants to take a breather but Em is having none of it.
Em wants to stand back up but Green manages to pass into side control.
Green controls the position.
Green sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Em is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Green tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Green has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Green just content to control the position.
Green trying to control the position but Em is working away.
Green throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Green throws an elbow but Em slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Em is avoiding damage well.
Green passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Em!
Green tries to control but Em wriggling away.
Green lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Green wants to control the pace but Em is squirming around nicely.
Green sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Em is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Em takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Green jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Em manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draymond Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draymond Green! |
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