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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nukem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xornimada circles away.
Xornimada wants to clinch.#CL#
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem looking to slow down the pace here.
Nukem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
A short right from Xornimada on the inside.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem'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.#T1#
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nukem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Xornimada lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Xornimada is working Nukem over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nukem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
A right hook to the body lands for Nukem.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Still in the clinch, Xornimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Xornimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Xornimada scores with a shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Xornimada lands a shot to the body.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.#BC2#
Nukem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Xornimada.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Xornimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries a body shot but Xornimada blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Xornimada misses with a left hand
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Xornimada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xornimada moves away.
Xornimada tries to counter by clinching up but Nukem breaks away and moves out of range.
Xornimada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nukem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Nukem is rocked!
Xornimada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Xornimada finish him?#CL#
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Nukem seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xornimada tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
#T1##CL#
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nukem tries to break free but Xornimada pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xornimada.
Xornimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Xornimada - that landed with a thud.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xornimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xornimada stuns Nukem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xornimada scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Xornimada wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Xornimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nukem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nukem gets tackled into the cage by Xornimada. Xornimada maintains the clinch.
Xornimada lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xornimada scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem stalling in the clinch but Xornimada improves position.
Nukem stalls.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xornimada can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Xornimada back against the cage.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nukem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with the head strike.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xornimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada misses with an elbow over the top.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
#T4#
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem taking a breather.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Xornimada moves into range and clinches up with Nukem.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muharib Xornimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
Xornimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nukem's elbow.
Nukem blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada slips under a jab.
Xornimada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Xornimada.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL#
Xornimada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike.
Xornimada blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is looking to clinch.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Xornimada avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.#KD#
Xornimada drops Nukem onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nukem is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada misses with some punches.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xornimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xornimada presses Nukem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xornimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A bit of stalling here from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nukem breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Xornimada.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xornimada stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muharib Xornimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xornimada has Nukem pressed against the cage, preventing Nukem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
A short left from Xornimada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Xornimada avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada works on Nukem's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muharib Xornimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xornimada, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 95
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Nukem counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Nukem loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Nukem moves out of range of the strikes.
Nukem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Nukem counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him?
Nukem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Robinson both land. Nice combination.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nukem counters with a huge left! Robinson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nukem isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Robinson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nukem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Nukem! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Magyar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nukem did well to prevent Magyar getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magyar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nukem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magyar in particular looking to stall.
Nukem is trying to get back to full guard.
Magyar throwing shots but Nukem is blocking nicely.
Nukem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Nukem has hold of Magyar's hands but Magyar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magyar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nukem defending well though.
Magyar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Magyar seems to be looking for submissions.
Nukem is not content to let Magyar control the position.
Nukem is looking to control Magyar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nukem avoid being mounted?
Nukem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magyar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magyar is nestled in close to Nukem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magyar is trying to control. Nukem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nukem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magyar.
Magyar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nukem defending well though.
Magyar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magyar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magyar is trying to control the action in half guard but Nukem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magyar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magyar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nukem! #SUB#
Magyar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nukem is now in Magyar's guard. A big mistake from Magyar there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Nukem pushes down on Magyar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nukem wants to take a breather but Magyar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magyar to regain full guard. #SUB#
Magyar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nukem has picked Magyar up and slammed him! Magyar can't keep hold of the triangle and Nukem manages to pass to side control!
Nukem throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nukem is looking to take a break and control but Magyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Magyar's face as Nukem controls the position. #T4#
Magyar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nukem off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Magyar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Magyar working for the choke.
Magyar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Nukem grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Magyar throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nukem wants to control his opponent's hands but Magyar gets his hands free.
Nukem breaks Magyar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Magyar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nukem stuffs the takedown.
Nukem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Magyar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nukem pinned against the cage. Nukem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magyar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nukem sprawls well. Nukem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magyar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Magyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nukem stuffs the takedown attempt from Magyar. Magyar gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Magyar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem wants to control but Magyar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magyar working the head and body with strikes.
Nukem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nukem wants to control but Magyar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Magyar controlling the action here.
Nukem trying to hold on to Magyar's head to control him but Magyar postures up.
Nukem wants to improve his position but Magyar is controlling well.
Magyar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nukem defending well though.
Magyar stalling. #T2#
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.
Magyar with the ground and pound but Nukem uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nukem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nukem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magyar has passed into side control.
Magyar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magyar controlling the position.
Mate Magyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magyar working the ground and pound but Nukem is defending the strikes. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Magyar.
Magyar 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.
Nukem is letting Magyar control him for a moment.
Magyar working the head with strikes.
Magyar working the ground and pound.
Nukem prevents Magyar from improving position.
Nukem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magyar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magyar just content to control the position.
Nukem 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.
Magyar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nukem's legs. #T4#
Magyar scoring with punches from side control.
Magyar trying to control the action but Nukem is working from the bottom.
Magyar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nukem!
Nukem tries to hold on but Magyar postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magyar raining down shots from the mount!
Magyar landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Magyar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magyar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nukem controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magyar is trying to control the action in half guard but Nukem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Magyar seems to be working for a kimura but Nukem defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem wants to improve his position but Magyar is controlling well.
Nukem is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Magyar lands strikes from half guard.
Magyar trying to pass the guard but Nukem defending well.
Nukem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magyar.
Nukem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nukem is trying to control the position but Magyar postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Nukem pulls Magyar in close to his closed guard and prevents Magyar from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nukem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magyar is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magyar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nukem's waist but Nukem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magyar off to one side.
Magyar darts in looking for a takedown but Nukem gets double underhooks and turns Magyar into the cage.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Magyar avoids it with no problem.
A shot in the inside from Nukem.
Magyar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nukem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Magyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magyar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nukem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magyar.#TD#
Magyar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nukem regains guard.
Nukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Magyar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mate Magyar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nukem is trying to control the position but Magyar postures up.
Magyar is fighting to break Nukem's control of his arms but Nukem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nukem keeping full guard, as Magyar tries to pass.
Magyar 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.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukem looking for a sweep. Not yet Nukem, not yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magyar sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magyar shoots for a takedown but Nukem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magyar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magyar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nukem defends it nicely.
Nukem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Magyar rushes Nukem and presses him up against the cage.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mate Magyar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magyar, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Magyar!
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Nukem there.
Nukem scores with a jab. Tzu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Tzu shoots in and bounces Nukem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nukem 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#
Tzu wants to control but Nukem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nukem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Nukem 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.
Nukem is looking to take a break and control but Tzu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nukem scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nukem working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Nukem lands with a punch from half guard.
Tzu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nukem wants to pass the guard but Tzu is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nukem defends well.
Nukem 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.
Tzu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nukem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nukem passes into half guard.
Well, if Nukem 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.
#T2#
Tzu is refusing to be controlled, as Nukem sits in half guard.
Tzu tries to get to full guard but Nukem has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nukem trying to pass the guard but Tzu defending well.
Tzu wants to improve his position but Nukem is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Tzu wants to improve his position but Nukem is controlling well.
Nukem slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nukem is thwarting Tzu's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nukem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sun Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tzu closes the distance and clinches.
Tzu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Nukem. #T4#
Tzu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nukem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nukem effectively controlling the action here.
Nukem scores with a shot to the side of Tzu's head.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Tzu avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Nukem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tzu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nukem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nukem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tzu shoots in for a double leg but Nukem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Nukem as Tzu shoots in.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
Sun Tzu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tzu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nukem defends it nicely.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Tzu.
Nukem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tzu misses with a takedown
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu darts in looking for a takedown but Nukem gets double underhooks and turns Tzu into the cage.
Nukem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzu has time to react.#ROC#Tzu is rocked!
Tzu shoots in looking for a takedown. Nukem tries to sprawl out of it but Tzu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nukem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Nukem tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him?#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tzu.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
Tzu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tzu shoots in for a takedown but Nukem shows good takedown defense.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tzu is defended easily by Nukem.#KD#
Nukem lands a big shot that drops Tzu! Can he finish him?
Our spies down at at Banzai Combat Academy LA inform us that Tzu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nukem postures up and lands a big shot to Tzu's brow.
Nukem 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.
Nukem'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.#T2#
Nukem tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzu is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tzu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nukem is aware though and is defending well.
Tzu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nukem stays in close to Tzu's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nukem wants to pass the guard but Tzu is keeping the position.
Nukem 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nukem pushing down on Tzu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tzu trying to hold on to Nukem's head to control him but Nukem postures up.
Nukem is pressing down on Tzu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tzu is holding on for now. #T4#
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.
Tzu is looking for a sweep. Nukem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nukem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tzu gets full guard.
Nukem with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nukem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nukem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzu keeping moving, preventing Nukem from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nukem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tzu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nukem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzu can do to turn this around?
Tzu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Tzu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nukem sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Tzu is working for a submission of some sort.
Nukem keeping control of the position.
Nukem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nukem tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzu is trying to work for a kimura but Nukem is defending well.
#T1#
Nukem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzu is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tzu is working for a kimura but Nukem is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a kimura here.
Tzu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tzu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nukem defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nukem is doing well to control the position and prevent Tzu from advancing to side control.
Nukem is looking for a sweep. Tzu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tzu is working for a kimura but Nukem is defending it quite comfortably.
Nukem tries to get to full guard but Tzu has control of the leg.
Nukem is pressing down on Tzu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nukem wants to sweep here but Tzu controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Tzu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nukem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tzu has Nukem in his guard.#REVR#
Nukem trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nukem's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nukem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nukem tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzu is retaining full guard.
Nukem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tzu is trying to control the position but Nukem postures up.
Nukem controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Tzu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nukem as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzu misses with a series of wild punches.
Sun Tzu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tzu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Nukem.
Well Nukem 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Nukem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lockdown to the mat! Lockdown manages to get full guard.
Nukem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lockdown working a defensive guard but Nukem passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem passes to side control.
Nukem working the head with strikes.
Nukem working the ground and pound from side control.
Nukem controls the position.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Nukem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nukem controlling the position.
Nukem scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Nukem has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nukem lands with some strikes.
Lockdown is bucking up trying to escape but Nukem cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nukem raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nukem controlling the pace for now.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nukem controlling from the full mount.
Lockdown taking shots to the head. #T2#
Nukem is landing with some decent strikes but Lockdown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem landing punches.
Nukem with a couple of short strikes.
Nukem working the ground and pound effectively.
Nukem working Lockdown over with strikes here.
Nukem controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Nukem has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nukem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nukem lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lockdown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nukem controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nukem connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nukem content just to control the position here.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nukem landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nukem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nukem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lockdown tries to hold on but Nukem pushes him away.
Nukem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lockdown hang on?
Nukem controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lockdown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nukem controlling the position easily from mount.
Nukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Nukem dominating with strikes here.
Nukem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lockdown's face.
Lockdown is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Lockdown.
Nukem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nukem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lockdown on his heels. He'll look to pass Lockdown's guard now, I'm sure.
Nukem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockdown can do to turn this around?
Lockdown working a defensive guard but Nukem manages to pass into side control anyway.
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lockdown's face as Nukem controls the position.
Check out the look on Nukem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a big right hand but Lockdown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nukem is staying tight to Lockdown's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Nukem landing a few strikes.
Nukem happy to just control the position for now.
Nukem 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.
Nukem lands a nice forearm strike.
Nukem controlling the position from side mount.
Lockdown wants to control but Nukem postures up.#T2#
Nukem controls the position.
Lockdown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nukem landing a few strikes.
Lockdown is trying to get back to half guard.
Nukem is chipping away with strikes.
Lockdown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nukem scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lockdown to see if he's OK.#T3#
Nukem has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lockdown!
Nukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nukem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
Nukem controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Lockdown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nukem content just to control the position here.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nukem punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nukem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Nukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nukem scoring with strikes but Lockdown is staying in there.
Nukem looking to finish Lockdown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lockdown!
Nukem controlling his opponent.
Nukem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lockdown for as long as he can get away with.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nukem with good strikes from the mount here!
Lockdown tries to hold on but Nukem pushes him away.
Nukem controlling the pace for now.
Nukem with shots to the head and body - Lockdown looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
That's time! Nukem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lockdown gets caught flat footed, as Nukem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nukem forces his way into half guard.
Nukem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lockdown has hold of Nukem's hands but Nukem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nukem passes to full mount!
Lockdown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Nukem.
Nukem landing punches.
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!
Nukem landing strikes from the mount and Lockdown is in trouble!
Nukem working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nukem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lockdown?
#T1#
Nukem is landing with some decent strikes but Lockdown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nukem raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nukem landing strikes from the mount and Lockdown is in trouble!
Nukem looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nukem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nukem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nukem lands a couple of good shots and Lockdown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Nukem has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lockdown's body.
Lockdown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nukem lands punches and elbows.
Nukem biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nukem lands shots from the back. #T3#
Lockdown is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lockdown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nukem.
Nukem connects with a big shot to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown wants to escape the position.
Lockdown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nukem'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.
Nukem continues to stall.#T4#
Adam Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nukem 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Peters scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peters.
Nukem attempts a counter takedown but Peters avoids it well and moves away.
Nukem scores with a jab.
Nukem lands a slapping body shot.
Peters looks for a takedown but Nukem sprawls well.
Nukem half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Nukem shows good takedown defense.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walker Peters.
Peters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch but Nukem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters tries to clinch but Nukem is having none of it.
Peters tries to clinch up but Nukem circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters tries to clinch but Nukem moves out of range.
Peters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peters tries to clinch up but Nukem circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##CL2#
Peters rushes Nukem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Nukem on the inside.
Nukem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Nukem. #BC2#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peters misses with the body kick#TD#
so Nukem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nukem content to stall in guard here.
Nukem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nukem scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Peters being controlled here, momentarily.
Nukem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peters's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nukem is controlling him.
Nukem 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.
Nukem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nukem controls the position from side control.
Peters struggling a bit here.
Peters is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Peters is looking to reverse the position.
Nukem is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Peters tries to bench press Nukem off him but Nukem keeps the position.
Peters being controlled for a moment.
Peters is trying to control Nukem's posture but Nukem avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nukem working the head with strikes.
Nukem grinds an elbow into Peters's temple.
Nukem advances to full mount.
Peters is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Nukem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peters hang on?
Nukem controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Peters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nukem working the ground and pound effectively.
Nukem controlling the position easily from mount.
Nukem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peters?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Nukem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nukem advances nicely into full mount.
Nukem content just to control the position here.
Nukem punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nukem raining down shots from the mount!
Peters tries to reverse the position but Nukem maintains control.
Nukem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nukem landing shots from mount.
Nukem with shots to the head and body - Peters looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Nukem lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nukem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peters is trying to stand.
Nukem working Peters over with strikes here.
Nukem controlling his opponent. #T2#
Nukem lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Nukem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peters's face.
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem lands a big shot there that rocks Peters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nukem content just to control the position here.
Peters is desperately trying to improve his position but Nukem has a good base and remains in mount.
Nukem landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nukem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nukem content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Peters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Peters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peters taking shots to the head.
Peters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nukem is landing with some decent strikes but Peters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nukem scoring with strikes but Peters is staying in there. #T4#
Nukem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peters?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nukem lands a big elbow.
Nukem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peters is bucking up trying to escape but Nukem cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nukem controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nukem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nukem passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Peters!
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters tries to hold on but Nukem postures up.
Peters is bucking up trying to escape but Nukem cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Peters is trying desperately to improve position.
Nukem lands a couple of good shots and Peters has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nukem has good solid back control here.
Peters covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nukem is punishing Peters with some ground and pound. #T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nukem is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Peters. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Peters is covering up but some of the strikes from Nukem are getting through and doing damage.
Nukem slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nukem is hanging on to Peters's back as he tries to escape.
Can Peters hold on?! Nukem is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Nukem biding his time, controlling Peters.
Nukem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peters for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Peters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Peters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nukem.
Peters trying to get back to his feet but Nukem is in full control for now.
Peters is trying to remain composed but Nukem is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nukem scores with punches from the back.
Peters is really stuck here.
Peters is covering up but some of the strikes from Nukem are getting through and doing damage.
I would not like to be Peters right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem continues to stall.#T3#
Peters covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nukem lands with a hammerfist to the side of Peters's head.
Nukem is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Peters up.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peters is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Peters right now.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Peters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nukem is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More hug and hope from Nukem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nukem 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Madden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nukem tries to get to full guard but Madden has control of the leg.
Nukem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nukem tries to get out of the position.
Madden with the ground and pound but Nukem uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Madden preventing the sweep.
Nukem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Madden has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nukem keeps working. #SU2#
Madden decides to stand back up. Madden steps back and let's Nukem get back to his feet.#T1#
Madden tries to clinch up.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand.
Madden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Nukem instigates a clinch.
Madden looking for a takedown.
Nukem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem tries to work over Madden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nukem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nukem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Madden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nukem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nukem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madden's elbow. #T2#
Madden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nukem to keep the fight standing.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Madden.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nukem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Madden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nukem avoids it.
Madden tries to pull guard but Nukem holds him up against the cage and eventually Madden drops back down to his feet.
Nukem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nukem misses with the head strike.
Nukem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Madden is trying to maintain a safe position but Nukem gets an underhook and turns Madden into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nukem.
#T3#
Nukem has Madden pressed against the cage.
Madden blocks an uppercut.
Madden jumps guard but Nukem stands there with Madden around his waist. Madden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nukem lands with a right to the head.
Nukem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maddens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Nukem is looking to control Madden's arms but Madden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nukem has his back to the cage.
Nukem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nukem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duke Nukem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Madden shoots in and drives through. Nukem sprawls well.#T4#
Madden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Madden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nukem to the mat! Nukem manages to get full guard.
Madden looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem working a defensive guard here.
Nukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nukem has control of Madden's left arm, preventing Madden from doing any damage.
Nukem is trying to keep Madden in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Madden tries for a takedown but Nukem circles away easily
and Nukem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nukem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Madden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nukem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madden is working away from the top position though.
Nukem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Madden manages to pass to mount!
Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Madden lands with some strikes.
Madden with shots to the head and body - Nukem looks very uncomfortable down there.
Madden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nukem is desperately trying to improve his position but Madden has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB2#
Madden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nukem is now in Madden's guard. A big mistake from Madden there, giving up the dominant position!
Madden keeping moving, preventing Nukem from controlling successfully.
Madden looking to control.
Madden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nukem manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Madden postures up.
#T3#
Nukem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Madden wants to control from the top but Nukem keeps moving. #SU2#
Madden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nukem, up you get! #TD2#
Madden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nukem to the mat! Nukem manages to get full guard.
Madden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Madden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Nukem tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Madden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Madden is breathing heavily.
Madden shoots in and drives through. Nukem sprawls well.
Madden looks for a takedown but Nukem sprawls well.
Nukem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Madden.
Madden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nukem lands a jab to the nose.
Nukem scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Madden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nukem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madden backwards.
Madden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Madden takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nukem taking a breather.
Madden working hard to break the clinch.
Nukem working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem gets underhooks to prevent Madden's takedown attempt.
Madden tries to pull guard but Nukem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Madden.
Madden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nukem prevents it.
Nukem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Madden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nukem smiles and moves away.
Madden is looking to clinch but Nukem is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Madden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nukem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nukem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Nukem.#T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nukem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madden controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Madden.
Nukem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Madden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madden throws a lazy uppercut
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Madden misses
and Nukem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL#
Nukem forces Madden back against the cage and clinches.
Nukem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nukem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nukem avoiding damage.
Nukem has Madden pressed against the cage.
Nukem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke Nukem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nukem wants to stall.
Nukem keeps control of Madden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Madden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Madden avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage. #BC#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Madden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivan Madden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Madden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madden shoots in and drives through. Nukem sprawls well.
Madden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madden can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Madden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nukem on his heels. He'll look to pass Nukem's guard now, I'm sure.
Ivan Madden has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nukem is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nukem 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem! |
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