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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Boyka lands with a slapping head kick. Boyka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Paramount shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyka. Boyka throws a combination. Paramount tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Paramount looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyka is fending him off so far but Paramount persists. Nope, Boyka circles away and we're back to standing. Paramount throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range. Boyka misses with a wild body shot. Paramount avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Paramount looks for a takedown but Boyka sprawls well. Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Paramount.#CL2# Paramount takes the fight into the clinch. Boyka misses with some punches.
#T1# Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch. Paramount fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paramount's elbow. #BC2# Paramount breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Paramount moves into range and clinches up with Boyka.#BC2# Paramount pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paramount with a lazy takedown attempt and Boyka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boyka keeps the fight on the outside. Paramount shoots for a takedown but Boyka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Paramount or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyka, which made it look bad. Paramount fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Paramount moves into range and clinches up with Boyka. Boyka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2##BC2# Paramount manages to break the clinch.
Boyka takes a swing at Paramount's ribcage but misses. Paramount changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Boyka leaves Paramount with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paramount.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Paramount.
#CL2# Paramount pushes Boyka up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paramount throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boyka blocks it with crossed arms. Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Paramount leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
Boyka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paramount.
Paramount tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paramount drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3# Boyka misses with an elbow over the top. Paramount has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boyka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Paramount blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Paramount blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paramount. Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by Paramount. Paramount goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyka prevents it.
#BC2# Paramount breaks from the clinch.
Boyka tries to land a front kick but Paramount steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Boyka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paramount looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Boyka slaps away a takedown attempt from Paramount, before circling back to the center of the mat. Boyka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# A combination from Boyka does no damage. Boyka takes a swing at Paramount's ribcage but misses. Boyka sets himself, and Paramount steps forward looking for the clinch! Boyka avoids it this time. Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka misses with a looping left. Nice body punch from Boyka. A slapping leg kick lands for Boyka.
Paramount shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paramount's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paramount buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss! Paramount tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boyka appears to be looking for a big counter. Paramount shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2# Paramount closes the distance and clinches. Paramount wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boyka scores a nice knee to the body.
Boyka throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Paramount breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Boyka takes the fight into the clinch. Yuri Boyka has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paramount just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boyka's brow. Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boyka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Paramount managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paramount lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyka backwards. Paramount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paramount tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Paramount gets control of Boyka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paramount will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU# Boyka stands and steps away. Paramount gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Paramount clinches. #T1# Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
#BC2# Paramount pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boyka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyka wants it to stay on the feet. Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Boyka lands a head shot. Boyka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Paramount dives in for a single leg takedown but Boyka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Paramount. Paramount changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyka tries to avoid it but Paramount manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyka to the ground. Boyka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Paramount throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily. Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far. Paramount is breathing heavily. Paramount tries to clinch but Boyka moves out of range. Paramount works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka is looking to wear down Paramount with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Paramount does a little dance to reset his feet. Boyka wants to slow Paramount down by chopping away at his legs. Paramount bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Paramount lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target. Paramount blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Errol Paramount is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boyka throws a body punch but Paramount moves out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paramount is defended easily by Boyka. Boyka tried to counter with a leg kick but Paramount avoided it. This has been an exciting period of action! Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Paramount shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paramount's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Paramount wants to clinch.#T3# Paramount throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boyka's head.#CL2# Paramount clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Paramount. Paramount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside. Boyka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paramount blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paramount's brow. #TD2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Paramount pulls guard successfully.
#T4# Paramount seems keen to control Boyka's posture. Boyka wants to stand but Paramount has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Boyka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Boyka slaps away a takedown attempt from Paramount, before circling back to the center of the mat. It appears Boyka was looking to counter with a kick there. Boyka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paramount can do to turn this around? Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Paramount's shoulder, as Paramount tries to avoid the shot. Paramount shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyka as he avoids it easily. Paramount walks into a straight right hand from Boyka. Horrible takedown attempt by Paramount or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyka, which made it look bad. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paramount shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyka tries to sprawl out of it but Paramount keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Paramount moves out of range of the body kick.#CL# Boyka clinches up with Paramount and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Paramount escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paramount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka. Paramount throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paramount closes the distance and clinches up with Boyka, looking for a takedown. Paramount pushes Boyka against the cage but Boyka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Paramount throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boyka. Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paramount. Despite the aggression on Paramount's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Paramount avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Paramount is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1# Paramount misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Boyka.#CL2# Paramount takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Paramount breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Paramount shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Boyka counters with a leg kick. Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Paramount. Paramount takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Paramount blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParamount. Yuri Boyka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boyka 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 Paramount has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paramount and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Boyka sets himself, and Paramount steps forward looking for the clinch! Boyka avoids it this time. Boyka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paramount's sensitive parts. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paramount.#T2# Paramount will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Paramount avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boyka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParamount.#CL# Boyka rushes Paramount and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Paramount on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paramount trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paramount's brow. Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by Paramount. A head punch blocked on the inside by Paramount. Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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! Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Paramount breaks from the clinch.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paramount paws at him with a jab and circles away. Paramount works the jab nicely.#T3# Paramount thows a body kick. Boyka tries to catch it but that hurt him. Paramount will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside. Paramount scores with a kick to the midsection. Boyka throws a big shot that misses. Nice takedown defense from Boyka. No joy for Paramount on that attempt. Paramount shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense. Boyka is looking to counter with head kicks. Boyka avoids the head kick by Paramount.
Paramount takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boyka walks into a stiff left hand from Paramount.#T4# Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Paramount. #CL2# Boyka tries to keep at a distance but Paramount has taken the fight into the clinch. Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch. Paramount trying to control the position but instead, Boyka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paramount into the cage. Boyka misses with the head strike.
Boyka trying to land knees to the body.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paramount avoids it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paramount blocks a body shot from Boyka. Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Errol Paramount has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Paramount.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyka, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boyka! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1# Boyka fails in his attempt to clinch. Jes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Jes finds it's way through Boyka's defenses. A punch lands to the side of Boyka 's head but he takes it in his stride. Boyka walks into a stiff left hand from Jes. Boyka misses with the body kick and Jes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A big left from Boyka misses. Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Jes. Jes lands with a shot to the body. Jes avoids a kick to the body.
Boyka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Boyka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jes avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Jes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Boyka. Jes lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyka off the cage and back into range. Boyka tries to move into range but Jes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Boyka misses with an uppercut. Nice straight punches there by Jes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jes. Boyka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jes finds it's way round the side to connect with Boyka's head. Jes cracks Boyka with a right hand to the side of the head. Jes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jes misses with a body shot.
Boyka with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jes lands a right hook to the body.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jes jabs Boyka to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Boyka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice uppercut there from Jes. Boyka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jes connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Jes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boyka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A shot to the liver by Jes. Beautiful body shot. Jes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jes jabs Boyka right on the nose. Boyka blinks but takes it well. Jes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for Jes. Nice uppercut lands for Jes. That snapped Boyka's head back.
#ROC2#Boyka is rocked! Jes drops Boyka with a huge uppercut! Boyka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Jes! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Snyder closes the distance and clinches. Snyder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyka scores with an uppercut up the middle. Snyder avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Boyka scores with a nice short uppercut. Snyder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyka blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Boyka. Snyder is trying to push Boyka away but Boyka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Snyder breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Snyder does no damage. Boyka with a body punch. A glancing blow. Snyder misses with a series of wild punches.
Snyder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snyder just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Snyder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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!#KD# Snyder drops Boyka with a beautiful combination! Boyka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Snyder is looking for the KO!#ROC#Boyka is rocked! OH! Boyka has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Snyder smells blood and charges in for the finish! Snyder unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Boyka sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryan Snyder! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Boyka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Damage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Damage tries for a takedown but Boyka circles away easily and Boyka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Damage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyka, pushing him back against the cage. Boyka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Damage controls his hands.
Damage blocks the elbow strike.
Boyka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Boyka looks to throw an elbow but misses. Boyka throws a head punch that misses. Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Damage avoids the damage to the body. #TD2# Damage is trying to trip Boyka. He has hold of a leg but Boyka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Damage persists though and gets the takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Damage trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES# Boyka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Damage has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Damage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Damage looks winded! Boyka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Damage tries for a takedown but Boyka manages to get underhooks.
Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danga Damage. Boyka lands a hook that snaps the head of Damage backwards. Boyka lands a body punch in the clinch. Boyka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka landing knees to the body.
Boyka scores with a shoulder strike. Boyka could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Boyka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. 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! A shot in the inside from Boyka. Boyka scores with a nice hook to the head. Boyka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Boyka lands with a short shot to the head. Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside. Damage blocks an uppercut.
Boyka lands a hook to the side of the head. Damage takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Danga Damage has been cut. Boyka scores with an uppercut up the middle. Damage blocks an elbow strike. Boyka working aggressively here.
Boyka scores with a shot to the side of Damage's head. Damage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A right hand to the body from Boyka.
Boyka lands a right hand. Damage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damage blocking some punches.
#T3# Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Damage avoids the damage to the body. Boyka lands an elbow inside. Damage managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka works on Damage's body with a couple of short punches. Boyka lands with a left to the head. Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Damage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land. Boyka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Boyka.
Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by Damage. Boyka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Damage avoids it.#T4# Damage takes an elbow to the temple. Boyka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Damage backwards. 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! Boyka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Damage is defending well for now. Damage is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2# Damage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU# Damage is working an open guard so Boyka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Boyka lands with a nice combination. Damage backs away looking to recover. Danga Damage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Damage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boyka sprawls well. Boyka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damage gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Damage doesn't succeed with the takedown and Boyka counters with a slapping leg kick. Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Damage fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Boyka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Damage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyka tries to avoid it but Damage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyka to the ground. Boyka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danga Damage's cut. 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# Boyka scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Damage 's head but he takes it in his stride. Damage tries for a takedown but Boyka circles away easily and Boyka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Boyka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Damage is rocked! Damage drops his hands for a split second and Boyka immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Damage face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Boyka follows up with a right hand that knocks Damage into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuri Boyka! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1# Boyka goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Boyka misses the shot to the body. #TD2# Hopgood drives through with a takedown into guard. Boyka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopgood dives into side control.
#REVR# We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Hopgood working the ground and pound.#SUB2# Hopgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hopgood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Hopgood drags him back down. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hopgood looks up at the clock and then as Boyka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopgood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopgood landing strikes. #ROC2#Boyka is rocked!#SUB2# Hopgood is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyka is defending well. Oh Boyka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Boyka is trying to escape the position but Hopgood is controlling the position. Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2# Hopgood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hopgood is looking to take a break and control but Boyka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Hopgood drags him back down. Hopgood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyka to see if he's OK. Hopgood prevents Boyka from escaping the position. Hopgood controlling the position from side mount. Boyka is trying to get back to his feet. Boyka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LNDN that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2# Hopgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hopgood lands a nice forearm strike. Hopgood in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Boyka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hopgood turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oreo Hopgood! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1# Hubbard avoids a kick to the body.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Hubbard moves out of range easily. Boyka works Hubbard's body with a nice hook. A head kick misses from Boyka. Boyka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# Hubbard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyka, pushing him back against the cage. Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hubbard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hubbard is leaning against Boyka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hubbard lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyka backwards. Hubbard blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hubbard. Hubbard is struggling to control the position. Boyka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boyka letting Hubbard take a breather here. Boyka tries to land knees in the clinch but Hubbard avoids the damage to the body. #T1# Hubbard cracks Boyka with a nice body shot. Hubbard lands with a left to the head. Hubbard scores with a nice hook to the head. Hubbard blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Hubbard.
Boyka is breathing heavily. Hubbard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyka backwards. #ROC2#Boyka is rocked! Hubbard lands a big right hand that drops Boyka! The killer instinct kicks in and Hubbard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hubbard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Hubbard! |
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