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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Huynh throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Huynh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huynh misses with a hook
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Huynh swinging wildly here.
Huynh cracks Tanaka with a good jab.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Tanaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huynh keeps working.
Huynh is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Huynh wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huynh wants to get back to full guard.
Huynh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Huynh is defending well.
Tanaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Huynh is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura here.
Tanaka is trying to control. Huynh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huynh is looking to control Tanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huynh avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Huynh is defending well.
#T3#
Huynh is controlling Tanaka's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Huynh is trying to get back to full guard.
Huynh is trying to control but Tanaka manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Tanaka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Huynh wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka cracks Huynh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tanaka throws some wild stikes that Huynh manages to avoid easily.
#T4##SUB#
Tanaka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Huynh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Huynh shrugs it off. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine from mount but Huynh is having none of it.
Tanaka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Huynh hang on?
Tanaka dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Huynh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huynh trying to remain calm as Tanaka controls from the top position.
Huynh tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tanaka easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Huynh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Huynh moves out of range.
Huynh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huynh defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Huynh slips a jab from Tanaka.
A nice side step and Huynh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huynh can do to turn this around?
Tanaka cracks Huynh with an open hand slap.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huynh.
Huynh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huynh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Huynh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka lands with a straight right. Huynh didn't see that one coming.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huynh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
No joy there for Tanaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huynh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ronin Huynh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huynh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Huynh. Beautiful body shot.
Tanaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Huynh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Tanaka is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huynh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Huynh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Huynh slips the punch.
Huynh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Huynh lands an uppercut, right on the button! Tanaka tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronin Huynh! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Montoya has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Montoya steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tanaka square on the jaw! Damn, Tanaka is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipe Montoya! |
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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 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tanaka tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Tanaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Tanaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones wanted to stand there but Tanaka had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Tanaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tanaka. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Tanaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones trying to advance position but Tanaka counters by regaining guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones 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. #T4#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones wanted to stand there but Tanaka had control of the position.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tanaka jumps guard.
#SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones throws a strike but Tanaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tanaka has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Tanaka manages to pass to side control!
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones trying his best to control but Tanaka has mounted him.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Daichi Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Tanaka avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Jones is keeping busy.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tanaka working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to break free.
#T3#
Tanaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Tanaka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Jones right now.
Jones trying to control the action but Tanaka just sinks the hooks in.
Tanaka tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Tanaka avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones tries to escape but Tanaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB#
Tanaka 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, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanaka gets his hands free. #SUB#
Tanaka 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, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanaka's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Jones scores with a hook.#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanaka has passed into half guard!
Tanaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka trying to control the pace.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Tanaka is controlling him well. #T1#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Tanaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Tanaka from advancing to side control.
Tanaka prevents Jones from standing back up.
Tanaka is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanaka's head. #T2#
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Jones has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head. #T3#
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Jones.
Tanaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Tanaka backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. #ROC2#Tanaka is rocked!
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
We've been told by Banner's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Banner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanaka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Banner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner slips a straight right by Tanaka.
Daichi Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka with a hook.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
Banner scores with a three punch combo!
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Tanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Tanaka persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Tanaka.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Tanaka prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
#TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Tanaka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Banner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tanaka has tightened it up now! Banner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daichi Tanaka! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Cheese tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it. #CL2#
Cheese darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheese.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Tanaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.#TD#
Tanaka jumps guard.
Cheese preventing the sweep.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tanaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanaka prevents Cheese from improving his position.
Tanaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tanaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tanaka slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tanaka connects with a nice short shot to Cheese's temple. #SUB2#
Tanaka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cheese.
We've been hearing that Tanaka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cheese takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tanaka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tanaka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cheese is working to get back to half guard.
Cheese tries to lock up and control but Tanaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanaka controlling from mount.
Cheese flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T3#
Tanaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Cheese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanaka unloading with bombs!
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
Cheese flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tanaka controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Cheese is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tanaka breaks from Cheese's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tanaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese is looking to get to half guard.
Cheese is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tanaka misses with an uppercut.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.
Tanaka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheese can do to turn this around?
Tanaka swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese wants to clinch#TD#
and Tanaka counters with a single leg into guard. Cheese didn't expect that.
Cheese has momentary wrist control but Tanaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Cheese wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tanaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka staying calm.
Tanaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Tanaka controlling the position from side mount.
Tanaka scores with punches from side control.
Tanaka working away.
Cheese is trying to escape the position but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Cheese pushes Tanaka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tanaka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tanaka working the ground and pound.
Tanaka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tanaka continues to stall.#T3#
Tanaka advances nicely into full mount.
Tanaka controlling his opponent.
Tanaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cheese tries to hold on but Tanaka postures up.
Tanaka controlling from mount.
Cheese wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka landing shots from mount. #T4#
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tanaka.
Tanaka raining down shots from the mount!
Tanaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tanaka controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka cracks Cheese with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka dominated that second round.
That's time! Tanaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Tanaka.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheese takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. #TD#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Cheese to the mat.
Tanaka is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.
Tanaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Tanaka controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cheese trying to control the position.
Tanaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tanaka content to stall in guard here.
Tanaka is standing up over Cheese. Cheese looks to escape but Tanaka dives into side control.
#SUB#
Tanaka is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cheese looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tanaka gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cheese is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tanaka lets go of the hold and Cheese can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daichi Tanaka! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 11
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Topuria has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Topuria takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Topuria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Topuria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Topuria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Topuria.
Topuria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanaka attempts a counter takedown but Topuria avoids it well and moves away.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Topuria moves out of range easily.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Topuria saw that one coming.
Topuria keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Topuria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Topuria to keep the fight standing.
Topuria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Topuria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Topuria shoots in.
Tanaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Topuria sprawls and moves away.
Daichi Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Topuria.
Topuria moves in looking to clinch but Tanaka pushes him off.#CL#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Tanaka decides to pull guard.
Tanaka pulls Topuria in close to prevent any damage.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Topuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Topuria is still trying to improve position.
Tanaka seems keen to control Topuria's posture.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Topuria controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka is controlling Topuria's posture.
Topuria wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topuria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tanaka cracks Topuria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Topuria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Topuria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Topuria ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Topuria ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Topuria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Topuria won't allow it.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Topuria lying in Tanaka's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tanaka decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Topuria taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Tanaka! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocha slips a straight right by Tanaka.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocha is defended easily by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Rocha misses.
Tanaka tries to move into range but Rocha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Rocha rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Rocha breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Rocha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocha throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocha tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Tanaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Rocha won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanaka is thwarting Rocha's attempts to control the position.
Rocha tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg.
Rocha is concentrating on defense, preventing Tanaka from advancing position.
Tanaka slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka trying to mount his opponent but Rocha defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tanaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rocha tries to get to full guard but Tanaka has control of the leg.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Rocha is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Rocha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Rocha settles back down.
Rocha swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
#T3#
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Rocha moved out of range.
Rocha tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocha is defended easily by Tanaka.
Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Rocha.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocha.
A jab lands there for Rocha.
Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka wants to clinch but Rocha slips to the side#TD#
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocha throwing strikes but missing.
Tanaka controlling Rocha's posture. #T4#
Rocha forces his way into half guard.
Tanaka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rocha manages to pass to mount!
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!
Tanaka is working to get back to half guard.
Tanaka is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rocha looking for a guillotine from mount but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Rocha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Rocha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocha working the head and body with strikes.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Rocha is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tanaka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rocha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rocha working the head and body with strikes.
Tanaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tanaka is trying to control Rocha's posture but Rocha avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to escape but Rocha is in control.
Rocha takes a little break here. Tanaka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tanaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Rocha taking a breather here.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rocha in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tanaka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bentley Rocha!
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