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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Bouddi throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Bouddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Deathcrush tries to counter it with a takedown but Bouddi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Bouddi.
Bouddi cracks Deathcrush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deathcrush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Bouddi with a nice cross.
Deathcrush slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Deathcrush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bouddi tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bouddi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bouddi trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deathcrush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush pushes down on Bouddi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bouddi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deathcrush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathcrush 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.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouddi has his hands on Deathcrush's head, controlling the position.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deathcrush cracks Bouddi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Deathcrush controlling from the top position.
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bouddi defends it well.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bouddi finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bouddi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bouddi misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Deathcrush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deathcrush.
Deathcrush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bouddi.
Deathcrush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi misses the jab.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bouddi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deathcrush wants to counter with a clinch but Bouddi pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Deathcrush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Deathcrush.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathcrush.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deathcrush can do to turn this around?
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Deathcrush scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Deathcrush has Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bouddi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bouddi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deathcrush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouddi rather than just go for the knockout.
Deathcrush blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
#T1#
Deathcrush walks into a left hand.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses.
Bouddi swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deathcrush.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush is looking to pass into half guard but Bouddi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bouddi is in guard.#REVR#
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Bouddi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deathcrush has his hands on Bouddi's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bouddi stopping the sweep attempt from Deathcrush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Deathcrush has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bouddi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Deathcrush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bouddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deathcrush swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouddi throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Deathcrush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deathcrush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deathcrush is looking to clinch.
It appears Bouddi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bouddi sizes up Deathcrush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deathcrush staying out of range there.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Bouddi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a single leg into guard. Bouddi didn't expect that.
Bouddi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deathcrush staying out of range there.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bouddi cracks Deathcrush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
Deathcrush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Bouddi's ribs.
Deathcrush tries to clinch up but Bouddi circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi throws a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head but Deathcrush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut. Deathcrush saw that one coming.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi catches Deathcrush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deathcrush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bouddi throws a right and a left that Deathcrush avoids nicely.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deathcrush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deathcrush on the side of the head. #TD2#
Deathcrush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deathcrush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Deathcrush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bouddi down.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bouddi keeps working.
Bouddi is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Bouddi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Bouddi prevents Deathcrush from moving into mount.
Bouddi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deathcrush.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound.
Deathcrush scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deathcrush creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bouddi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bouddi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deathcrush.
Bouddi is being controlled here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Deathcrush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deathcrush throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bouddi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Deathcrush stalling.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathcrush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deathcrush trying to control from Bouddi's half guard. Bouddi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Bouddi can't keep his opponent in guard - Deathcrush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deathcrush slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enu Deathcrush.
I think Deathcrush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.
Deathcrush blocks a jab.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
As Marusic tries to get set, Deathcrush tries to push him back and clinch up but Marusic manages to avoid the attempt.
Deathcrush lands a body shot.
Marusic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marusic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.#TD#
Deathcrush turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deathcrush manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush is putting a hurting on Marusic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deathcrush lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a big right hand but Marusic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic is trying to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Marusic is trying to control Deathcrush's posture but Deathcrush avoids it.
Deathcrush looks up at the clock and then as Marusic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Deathcrush smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position. #T2#
Marusic tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Marusic is still trying to improve position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Marusic is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marusic wants to control but Deathcrush postures up.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marusic to see if he's OK.
Marusic struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deathcrush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #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.
Deathcrush working away.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic tries to buck Deathcrush off but Deathcrush is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic is looking for a sweep.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deathcrush tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marusic's legs.
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deathcrush grinds an elbow into Marusic's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marusic misses with a double jab
and Deathcrush counters with a left to the body.
Marusic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Marusic scores with a nice head shot.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marusic misses.
A quick step to the side and Deathcrush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marusic. Deathcrush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?#CL#
Deathcrush has managed to clinch.
Marusic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deathcrush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deathcrush can't find room to land a body shot as Marusic controls the action.
Deathcrush has a couple of punches blocked by Marusic.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Marusic throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Deathcrush jumps guard.
Marusic throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Marusic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marusic passes Deathcrush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marusic trying to control the pace.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marusic is looking to advance position but Deathcrush won't allow it.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep. Marusic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Marusic wants to free his trapped foot but Deathcrush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marusic is trying to control. Deathcrush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deathcrush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marusic.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Marusic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marusic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Deathcrush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marusic's best efforts.
Deathcrush trying to hold on to Marusic's head to control him but Marusic postures up.
Marusic throwing shots but Deathcrush is blocking nicely.
Deathcrush is in trouble now - Marusic has advanced to mount!
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marusic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marusic working Deathcrush over with strikes here. #T4#
Deathcrush tries to lock up and control but Marusic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deathcrush gets back to half guard.
Marusic is taking a breather. Deathcrush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marusic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deathcrush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marusic scores with a body shot.
Marusic moves away from the strike by Deathcrush.
Marusic swings for the body but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
Marusic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marusic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Deathcrush - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marusic as Deathcrush shoots in.
Marusic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deathcrush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marusic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deathcrush somewhat.
Deathcrush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marusic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Deathcrush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic throws an overhand right that lands on Deathcrush's shoulder, as Deathcrush tries to avoid the shot.
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Deathcrush wants to clinch up but Marusic keeps it at a distance.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marusic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathcrush.
Marusic takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a body punch but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marusic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marusic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deathcrush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Marusic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marusic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deathcrush scores with a hook to the body. Marusic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Marusic tries to clinch up but Deathcrush circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
A left lands for Marusic.
Nice uppercut there from Marusic.
Marusic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marusic wants it to stay on the feet.
Marusic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deathcrush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Deathcrush wants to control but Marusic is keeping him busy.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Marusic dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is looking to take a break and control but Marusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deathcrush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marusic gets full guard.
Deathcrush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there.
Deathcrush chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses.
Deathcrush advances position into side control!
Marusic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush is trying to ground and pound but Marusic uses the momentary lack of control by Deathcrush to regain half guard.
Marusic trying to hold on to Deathcrush's head to control him but Deathcrush postures up.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borislav Marusic.
I think Marusic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Borislav Marusic! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marusic controls Deathcrush momentarily but Deathcrush frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here. #T1#
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marusic has momentary wrist control but Deathcrush slips an elbow through the middle.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marusic working a defensive guard here.
Deathcrush distracts Marusic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush stopping the sweep attempt from Marusic.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush passes into half guard.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marusic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deathcrush is working away from the top position though.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Deathcrush prevents Marusic from improving his position.
Marusic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marusic 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.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush wants to free his trapped foot but Marusic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking to advance position but Marusic won't allow it.
Marusic tries to roll over but Deathcrush keeps him under control.#T4#
Deathcrush is thwarting Marusic's attempts to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marusic defending well though.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marusic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marusic 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.
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Marusic is keeping the position.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Marusic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathcrush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deathcrush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marusic tries to avoid it but Deathcrush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marusic to the ground. Marusic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
It seemed like Marusic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses the body punch
and Marusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook
#TD#
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control.
Marusic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Deathcrush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deathcrush working Marusic over with strikes.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Marusic is controlling Deathcrush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marusic to regain full guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush works over Marusic with some ground and pound from guard.
Marusic wants to stand and escape but Deathcrush is having none of it. #T2#
Marusic pulls Deathcrush in to control the position.
Marusic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marusic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marusic keeping full guard, as Deathcrush tries to pass.
Marusic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Marusic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Marusic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marusic postures up.
Marusic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Deathcrush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marusic wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deathcrush pulls Marusic in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deathcrush fails with a takedown attempt.
Marusic throws out a counter right but Deathcrush avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Deathcrush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Marusic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marusic as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Marusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Borislav Marusic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deathcrush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marusic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathcrush manages to avoid it.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marusic sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Marusic works Deathcrush's body with a nice hook.
Marusic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Deathcrush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deathcrush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marusic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush feinted with a counter takedown.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borislav Marusic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Marusic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Marusic throws out a powerful jab.
Deathcrush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marusic defends well and Deathcrush ends up having to push Marusic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Marusic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marusic lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch
and Marusic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.#T3#
Marusic lands a jab to Deathcrush's midsection.
Marusic misses with a straight left.
Deathcrush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marusic misses the jab.
Deathcrush throws a lazy uppercut
and Marusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deathcrush takes one to the side of the head.
Deathcrush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marusic misses with a straight right.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic has control of Deathcrush's left arm, preventing Deathcrush from doing any damage. #T4#
Deathcrush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here.
Deathcrush postures up in Marusic's guard and throws a big left but Marusic blocks it.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marusic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marusic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathcrush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathcrush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Marusic keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marusic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Klasson throws a right and a left that Deathcrush avoids nicely.
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
Klasson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klasson throws a looping overhand right but Deathcrush ducks down to avoid it.
Deathcrush lands a body shot.
Deathcrush throws a lazy right hand but Klasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klasson throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Vincent Klasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Klasson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deathcrush was covering up waiting for the punch and Klasson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deathcrush has control of Klasson's left arm, preventing Klasson from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klasson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Klasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathcrush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathcrush wants to sweep here but Klasson controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Deathcrush has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klasson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Deathcrush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Deathcrush misses.
Deathcrush misses with a straight right. #T2#
Klasson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klasson lands a really nice looking cross but Deathcrush seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Deathcrush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klasson throws a looping overhand right but Deathcrush ducks down to avoid it.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klasson jabs Deathcrush right on the nose. Deathcrush blinks but takes it well.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klasson throws out the jab.
Klasson misses with a hook
and Deathcrush counters with a straight right hand.
Deathcrush missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klasson. Deathcrush does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Deathcrush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deathcrush cracks Klasson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klasson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Klasson misses.
Deathcrush throws a jab when Klasson was well out of range.
Klasson throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Deathcrush tries to counter it with a takedown but Klasson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klasson misses with a looping right.
Klasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deathcrush.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Deathcrush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klasson throws a sloppy head kick and Deathcrush moves out of range easily.
Deathcrush looks to land a right hand but Klasson moved out of range.
Klasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Klasson's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush looks to land a right hand but Klasson moved out of range.
Klasson fails with the takedown
and Deathcrush counters with a nice body shot.
Deathcrush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deathcrush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klasson with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Deathcrush misses the target.
Klasson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klasson lands with an uppercut that bounces Deathcrush off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Deathcrush gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
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!
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Klasson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound from side control.
Deathcrush is working Klasson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Deathcrush prevents Klasson from escaping the position.
Klasson defending against the ground and pound.
Who's going to make the next move?
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klasson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enu Deathcrush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Deathcrush just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Klasson.
Klasson lands a lovely overhand right.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Klasson's ribs.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the body.
Deathcrush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klasson defends well and Deathcrush ends up having to push Klasson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Klasson misses its intended target.
Deathcrush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Klasson moves out of range.
Klasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klasson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deathcrush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!#SUB#
Klasson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathcrush pulls his head out easily.
Deathcrush working over Klasson with some ground and pound. Klasson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klasson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush. #T1#
Deathcrush content to control rather than advance.
Klasson trying to control from the bottom.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Klasson dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klasson looking for submissions off his back.
Klasson is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deathcrush throwing shots but Klasson is blocking nicely.
Klasson is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klasson is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deathcrush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Klasson is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush trying to mount his opponent but Klasson defends it.
Deathcrush slips a nice elbow through Klasson's hands, connecting with Klasson's forehead.
Deathcrush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klasson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klasson is pressing down on Deathcrush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Deathcrush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing.
Klasson wants to stand up but Deathcrush is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klasson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klasson.
Deathcrush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klasson shoots in for a double leg but Deathcrush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klasson tests Deathcrush's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Klasson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klasson is looking to stall here but Deathcrush recovers full guard. #T4#
Klasson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
Klasson trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is adopting a defensive guard.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Deathcrush throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Klasson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Klasson wants to work for an arm triangle but Deathcrush is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deathcrush moves into full guard.
Klasson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Klasson has gone for a leg lock! Deathcrush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klasson's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson trying to keep a closed guard but Deathcrush is proving a slippery customer.
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Klasson has Deathcrush pulled in close to control his posture.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Klasson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Klasson prevents Deathcrush from getting back to his feet.
Klasson stopping the sweep attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klasson looking to pass the guard.
Klasson trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Klasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Klasson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klasson is working hard here to advance position.
Deathcrush 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.
Klasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Klasson'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Klasson takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Deathcrush works Klasson's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Deathcrush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klasson. Klasson obviously looking to wear him down.
Klasson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deathcrush in his tracks.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klasson tries for a takedown but Deathcrush circles away easily
and Deathcrush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klasson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deathcrush counters with a straight right hand.
Deathcrush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klasson to score with a decent uppercut.
Klasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Deathcrush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klasson throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Deathcrush. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Deathcrush feints and as Klasson raises his hands in defense, Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klasson being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathcrush preventing the sweep. #T4#
Deathcrush trying to control but Klasson is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush tries to free his leg and advance position but Klasson is retaining full guard.
Klasson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klasson keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Klasson trying to control the position.
Deathcrush stands up over Klasson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Klasson keeps moving.
Deathcrush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klasson controls Deathcrush momentarily but Deathcrush frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vincent Klasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klasson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enu Deathcrush.
Well Deathcrush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
Pitbull VI
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kiely forces Deathcrush back against the cage and clinches.
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deathcrush after a bit of a struggle.
Kiely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedser Kiely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Deathcrush clinches up with Kiely and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deathcrush to keep the fight standing.
Deathcrush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiely is looking for a takedown.
Kiely prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deathcrush walks away with a smile on his face. Kiely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kiely instigates a clinch.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Kiely fails to pull guard.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Kiely tries to pull guard but Deathcrush holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiely drops back down to his feet.
Kiely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deathcrush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deathcrush wants a takedown but no success here.
Deathcrush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deathcrush is working for takedown but Kiely is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiely stops a takedown attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiely prevents it.
Kiely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deathcrush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kiely jumps into guard, dragging Deathcrush to the mat.
Kiely seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deathcrush's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (0) Deathcrush
Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kiely pushes down on Deathcrush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kiely trying to control from half guard but Deathcrush is working away.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is defending well.
Deathcrush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deathcrush.#SUB#
Kiely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deathcrush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiely has Deathcrush in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Deathcrush
Deathcrush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (2) Deathcrush
Kiely trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathcrush is retaining full guard.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (7) vs (2) Deathcrush#T4##SUB#
Kiely wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deathcrush, who protects the arm well.
Deathcrush is trying to control Kiely's posture but Kiely avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face as Kiely controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Kiely politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kiely prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Deathcrush is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Deathcrush keeps Kiely under control for a moment.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep.
Kiely trying to control the action but Deathcrush is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Deathcrush is defending well.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Deathcrush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kiely's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kiely! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Deathcrush has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enu Deathcrush! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deathcrush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goble.
Deathcrush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.
Goble is pressed up against the cage. Deathcrush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goble down to the mat. Goble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deathcrush circles away.
Goble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deathcrush defends it nicely.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.#CL#
Deathcrush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Deathcrush wants the takedown. Goble is fighting it off but Deathcrush persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goble's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (0) Goble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (2) Goble#T1#
Deathcrush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deathcrush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T2#
Deathcrush is trying to keep Goble in close.
Deathcrush wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deathcrush tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goble has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (5) Goble
Deathcrush tries to hold on but Goble postures up.#T3#
Goble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deathcrush is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Deathcrush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble content just to control the position here.
Deathcrush is trying to escape the mount.
Goble tries to push Deathcrush's head away but Deathcrush is holding on tight.
Goble controlling from mount. #T4#
Deathcrush wants to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deathcrush to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Deathcrush (2) vs (8) Goble
Goble keeps control of the position as Deathcrush tries to break free.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Deathcrush tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Goble manages to sink in the hooks.
Deathcrush rolls, trying to escape but Goble keeps control of the position.
Deathcrush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Deathcrush buck him off.
Goble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
More stalling from Goble.
I really don't envy Deathcrush right now.
Goble 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.
#T7##T8#
Goble avoiding Deathcrush 's attempts to control his hands.
Deathcrush is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goble has the hooks in. Deathcrush is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Deathcrush tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
Deathcrush tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
#T10#
Goble is not going to allow Deathcrush to sit and survive in this position.
Deathcrush tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble gets his hands free as Deathcrush looks to control.
Deathcrush tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
#T11#
Deathcrush is working hard here to advance position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Deathcrush manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (4) vs (8) Goble
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush 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.
Deathcrush forces his way into half guard.
Goble controlling the position for now.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Goble is having none of it.
Deathcrush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Deathcrush is just content to waste time from the top position. Goble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goble is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Goble the control monster continue. Boring.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully. #T13#
Goble is pulling down on Deathcrush's head to control his posture.
Deathcrush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (4) vs (10) Goble
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Deathcrush controlling the position.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble controlling the action here.
It looks like Goble might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 10 to 4.
Shane Goble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cabrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabrera darts in looking for a takedown but Deathcrush gets double underhooks and turns Cabrera into the cage.
Deathcrush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cabrera is working for takedown but Deathcrush is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cabrera has picked Deathcrush up - he's going for a ride! Cabrera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Deathcrush
Deathcrush has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deathcrush is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Deathcrush tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Cabrera is stalling in the full guard.
Deathcrush pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position.
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Deathcrush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position. #T4#
Deathcrush trying to control the position here.
Cabrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Deathcrush
Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Deathcrush regains half guard.
Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deathcrush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deathcrush gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deathcrush holds on and takes a little breather.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Deathcrush trying to control the position.
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deathcrush controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Cabrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Deathcrush has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position.
Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deathcrush is controlling Cabrera's posture.#T9#
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Deathcrush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Deathcrush has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position.
Deathcrush looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathcrush, not yet.
Deathcrush seems keen to control Cabrera's posture.
Deathcrush looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathcrush, not yet. #T12#
Deathcrush keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Cabrera content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Cabrera postures up.
Deathcrush looking to control but Cabrera passes into half guard.
Deathcrush wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Deathcrush defends it.
Deathcrush keeping hold of Cabrera's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Deathcrush tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Deathcrush wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billy.
Deathcrush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Deathcrush misses.
Billy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deathcrush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Billy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot.
Deathcrush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billy.#TD#
Billy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deathcrush to the ground. Billy is now in Deathcrush's guard.
Billy trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Billy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deathcrush is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deathcrush has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Deathcrush passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Billy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deathcrush off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Billy is looking for the choke from the back position but Deathcrush is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Billy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Deathcrush defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Billy's arms.
Deathcrush can't escape the position.
Deathcrush breaks Billy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Billy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deathcrush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Billy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deathcrush is aware though and is defending well.
Deathcrush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Deathcrush 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Billy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deathcrush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Billy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deathcrush controlling from the top position.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billy's head.
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Billy is keeping the position.
Deathcrush's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Billy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathcrush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathcrush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathcrush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Billy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deathcrush defends well.
Deathcrush postures up and lands a big shot to Billy's brow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deathcrush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deathcrush chips away with some ground and pound.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
Deathcrush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deathcrush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billy is looking for a sweep.
Deathcrush advances to mount.
Billy working to try and regain half guard.
Billy is squirming around, avoiding Deathcrush's attempts to control the action.
Billy taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush landing strikes from the mount and Billy is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Deathcrush. Billy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deathcrush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billy.
Deathcrush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billy.
Silly Billy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deathcrush misses with an uppercut.
Billy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deathcrush thuds a left hand into Billy's body.
Billy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Billy looks for a takedown but Deathcrush sprawls well.
Deathcrush thuds his right hand into Billy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
Billy misses with an uppercut. Deathcrush saw that one coming.
Billy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billy throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.#T1#
Deathcrush tests Billy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deathcrush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billy defends it well.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Billy moves out of range.
Billy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Billy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deathcrush throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billy throws a poor cross that misses
and Deathcrush counters with a straight right hand.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Billy's ribs.
Billy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Deathcrush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billy misses with a lunging right hand
and Deathcrush counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Billy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deathcrush explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
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!
Deathcrush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billy.
Billy misses with a double jab.
Deathcrush lunges at Billy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Billy's hand.
Billy misses with a wild body shot.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Billy avoids it easily.
Deathcrush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billy doesn't seem bothered though.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot.
Billy misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deathcrush! But no joy.
Billy misses with a few strikes there.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deathcrush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deathcrush circles away quickly and effectively.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billy.#T3#
The fighters circling - Deathcrush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Billy moves out of range.
Billy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deathcrush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deathcrush lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Billy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Billy enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Billy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Billy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deathcrush controls the pace.#SUB#
Billy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deathcrush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deathcrush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billy wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Billy is looking for a triangle but Deathcrush pushes his legs off easily.
Deathcrush scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Deathcrush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deathcrush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deathcrush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deathcrush taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Billy throws the left hand but Deathcrush avoids the punch easily.
Billy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush thuds his right hand into Billy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Deathcrush lands.
Billy misses with a combination
and Deathcrush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billy misses with a takedown attempt - Deathcrush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Billy with that takedown attempt.
Billy stuffs the takedown.
Silly Billy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deathcrush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Billy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deathcrush's waist but Deathcrush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silly Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deathcrush as he avoids it easily.
Deathcrush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billy with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billy misses with a double jab
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billy fails with a takedown attempt.
Billy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deathcrush throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Deathcrush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billy wants to stand back up but Deathcrush manages to pass into side control.
Deathcrush has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Billy!#T2#
BOOM! Deathcrush connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deathcrush landing strikes from the mount and Billy is in trouble! #ROC2#Billy is rocked!
Billy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oh Billy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deathcrush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Billy is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.#SUB#
Billy looking for submissions off his back.
Billy seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deathcrush connects with a nice short shot to Billy's temple.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Deathcrush has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Billy moves into full guard.
Deathcrush works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deathcrush not doing much here.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deathcrush lands a nice short elbow.
Deathcrush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silly Billy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Deathcrush 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deathcrush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Southpaw lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Enu Deathcrush has been cut.
Southpaw throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Deathcrush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Southpaw!
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.
Southpaw is trying to escape the position but Deathcrush is controlling the position.
Deathcrush misses with the ground and pound.
Deathcrush in side control, throwing shots but Southpaw defends.
What's Southpaw going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Southpaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southpaw is trying to improve his position.
Deathcrush looking to control but instead Southpaw has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Deathcrush winds up and cracks Southpaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Southpaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathcrush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deathcrush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deathcrush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deathcrush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southpaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.#TD2#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Southpaw kicks off Deathcrush and gets to his feet.
Seventoe Southpaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southpaw throws out the jab.
Southpaw throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southpaw scores with a hook to the body. Deathcrush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Southpaw.
Southpaw looks to throw the jab but Deathcrush is out of range.
Southpaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Deathcrush is just out of range.
Deathcrush slips a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw lands a really nice looking cross but Deathcrush seems unphased.
#TD2#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Southpaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deathcrush. #T3#
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Southpaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deathcrush wants to pass to mount but Southpaw is defending the position.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush working over Southpaw with some ground and pound. Southpaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is pressing down on Southpaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Southpaw is holding on for now.
Southpaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathcrush on the ground.
Deathcrush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Southpaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Southpaw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Deathcrush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Southpaw's head.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Southpaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deathcrush slips under a jab from Southpaw.
Deathcrush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deathcrush throws a looping overhand right but Southpaw ducks down to avoid it.
Southpaw misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enu Deathcrush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Deathcrush shoots for a double leg takedown but Southpaw sprawls well. He's pushed Deathcrush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Deathcrush feints and as Southpaw raises his hands in defense, Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Southpaw 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.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Southpaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southpaw wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Deathcrush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Southpaw to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Southpaw's guard.
Deathcrush is looking to work some ground and pound but Southpaw has wrist control.
Southpaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southpaw looking to control.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush throwing strikes from guard but Southpaw blocks nicely.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Southpaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Southpaw.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southpaw.
Southpaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deathcrush shoots for a double leg takedown but Southpaw sprawls well. He's pushed Deathcrush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seventoe Southpaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Southpaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Southpaw enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Southpaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Deathcrush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southpaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Southpaw keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Southpaw's head.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Southpaw as he jumps to the side.
Southpaw slips a jab from Deathcrush.
Southpaw throws a big shot that misses.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southpaw moves away.
Deathcrush goes for a double leg but Southpaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Southpaw continues to drive forward.
Southpaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Southpaw loads up on a big right hand but Deathcrush slips the punch.
Southpaw throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southpaw!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush lands a few punches from side control.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southpaw struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Southpaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Southpaw avoids it easily.
Seventoe Southpaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Deathcrush shoots in and bounces Southpaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deathcrush won't allow Southpaw to sweep him here.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Southpaw keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Deathcrush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Southpaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deathcrush throws a body shot but no joy.
Southpaw tries to work over Deathcrush's front leg with a kick but Deathcrush checks it.
Southpaw lands a head shot.
Southpaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Southpaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Deathcrush.
A jab from Southpaw misses.
Southpaw throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Deathcrush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush is keen to just control but Southpaw is a slippery customer.
Deathcrush has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deathcrush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deathcrush thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Southpaw looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southpaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush with shots to the head and body - Southpaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deathcrush lands a big shot there that rocks Southpaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Deathcrush landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Deathcrush fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deathcrush controlling the position easily from mount.
Deathcrush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Southpaw?
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the head.
Deathcrush raining down shots from the mount!
Deathcrush controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Let's hope that Deathcrush has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deathcrush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Deathcrush with a couple of short strikes.
Southpaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Southpaw tries to get out of the position.
Deathcrush controlling from mount.
Deathcrush prevents Southpaw from getting the reversal.
Deathcrush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Deathcrush winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 90
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Deathcrush misses its intended target.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Deathcrush breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elmars napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elmars stops Deathcrush from passing to mount.
Deathcrush fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deathcrush controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Elmars taking punishment in the form of punches.
Deathcrush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elmars is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Elmars manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Elmars is looking to improve his position.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Elmars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathcrush pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Elmars is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Elmars wants to improve his position but Deathcrush is controlling well.
Elmars wants to control but Deathcrush is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Deathcrush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elmars is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Elmars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elmars.#SUB#
Elmars is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Elmars looking for a guillotine here but Deathcrush defends easily.
Elmars is trying to keep Deathcrush in close.
#T3##SUB#
Deathcrush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elmars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deathcrush has managed to get both his arms back between Elmars's legs - danger averted.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Elmars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Elmars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Elmars wants to improve his position but Deathcrush is controlling well.
Deathcrush passes the guard and advances to mount!
Deathcrush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Elmars?
#T4#
Elmars wants to hold on but Deathcrush pushes him away.
Deathcrush tries to control but Elmars wriggling away.
Elmars in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush with the ground and pound from mount.
Deathcrush looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Deathcrush raining down shots from the mount!
Deathcrush controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elmars working to try and regain half guard.
Deathcrush looking to finish Elmars with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elmars!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Deathcrush stuns Elmars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elmars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elmars takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Deathcrush drives through with a takedown into Elmars's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Deathcrush throws a sloppy strike and Elmars has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Deathcrush is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Elmars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgs Elmars!
After winning the bout, Georgs Elmars thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Black misses with a straight left.
Deathcrush shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Black.#CUT#It looks like Enu Deathcrush has been cut.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black connects with a nice looking jab.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deathcrush doesn't seem bothered though.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Deathcrush is rocked!
We've been told by Black's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deathcrush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deathcrush off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a shot from downtown. Deathcrush moves away and avoids it.
Black misses with a hook.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Deathcrush moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Baron Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Deathcrush moves away and avoids it.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Deathcrush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Deathcrush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deathcrush misses with a takedown
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Baron Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the body.
Baron Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black lands with a straight right. Deathcrush didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target. #T2#
Black misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black throws a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head but Deathcrush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deathcrush walks into a left hand.
Deathcrush shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deathcrush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathcrush.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Black to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Black's guard.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
Deathcrush postures up and lands a big shot to Black's brow. #T3#
Deathcrush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathcrush on the ground.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush pulls Black in to control the position. #T4#
Deathcrush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black wants to pass to mount but Deathcrush is defending the position.
Deathcrush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Deathcrush looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Black.
Deathcrush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Deathcrush moves out of range as Black strikes.
Deathcrush lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush throws a shot to the body.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Deathcrush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Black cracks Deathcrush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Deathcrush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Deathcrush persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deathcrush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Black scrambles back to his feet.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Deathcrush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baron Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Deathcrush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deathcrush throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely. #T2#
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Black seems keen to control Deathcrush's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Deathcrush is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Deathcrush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Black rather than just go for the knockout.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathcrush.#T3#
Deathcrush slips under a jab.#TD2#
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Deathcrush is controlling the pace.
Deathcrush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Black is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deathcrush can do to turn this around?
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush slips a nice elbow through Black's hands, connecting with Black's forehead.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enu Deathcrush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Deathcrush slips a straight right by Black.
Black misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Black throws a hook but Deathcrush blocks it.
Deathcrush tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deathcrush sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment.
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Deathcrush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deathcrush advances to half guard.
Deathcrush controlling the pace.
Deathcrush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deathcrush connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Deathcrush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Black won't allow Deathcrush to pass to mount.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deathcrush in particular looking to stall.
Deathcrush is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Deathcrush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Deathcrush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Black!
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Deathcrush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush wants to control but Black is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deathcrush misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Deathcrush seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Deathcrush throws a strike aimed at the side of Black's head but Black avoids it well.
Deathcrush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Black down.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Black is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deathcrush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Baron Black! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Yan throws an overhand right that lands on Deathcrush's shoulder, as Deathcrush tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Deathcrush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deathcrush misses with a punch on the inside.
Deathcrush tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yan avoids it.
Deathcrush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch
and Yan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deathcrush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yan dips to his left and cracks Deathcrush with an uppercut!
Yan lands a right hook to the body.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Yan.
Deathcrush feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Yan. Beautiful body shot.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yan throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Deathcrush counters with a nice double leg into 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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deathcrush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deathcrush won't allow Yan to sweep him here. #T1#
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deathcrush 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.
Deathcrush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deathcrush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deathcrush advances to half guard.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Deathcrush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Deathcrush working over Yan with some ground and pound. Yan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deathcrush controlling the pace. #T2#
Yan trying to control but Deathcrush postures up.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deathcrush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deathcrush'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.#T3#
Deathcrush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yan for as long as he can get away with.
Deathcrush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deathcrush is thwarting Yan's attempts to control the position.
Deathcrush moves into full mount! Yan won't be happy about that!
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush controlling his opponent.
Deathcrush lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Deathcrush lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Yan is rocked!
Yan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yan is still in real trouble! Can Deathcrush finish him?
Deathcrush pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush connects with a bit shot that sees Yan covering up! More strikes from Deathcrush and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Deathcrush is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Magyar tries to move into range but Deathcrush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magyar shoots for a takedown but Deathcrush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Magyar gets a clinch.
Magyar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deathcrush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Magyar pulls guard.
Magyar is pulling down on Deathcrush's head. It's preventing any offense from Deathcrush, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Tokyo All-Stars inform us that Magyar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deathcrush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magyar is keeping the position for now.
Magyar pulls Deathcrush in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Magyar keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magyar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deathcrush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Magyar has control of Deathcrush's left arm, preventing Deathcrush from doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deathcrush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Deathcrush shoots in and gets a takedown into Magyar's guard.
Magyar wants to get back to his feet but Deathcrush is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deathcrush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deathcrush preventing the sweep.
Deathcrush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magyar 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.
Magyar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deathcrush manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Magyar wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Deathcrush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deathcrush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush is pulling down on Magyar's head to control his posture.
Magyar trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Magyar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magyar wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving. #T3#
Magyar stopping the sweep attempt from Deathcrush.
Magyar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Magyar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magyar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Magyar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magyar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Magyar looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magyar shoots in for a takedown but Deathcrush shows good takedown defense.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksa Magyar.
Magyar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deathcrush circles away.
Deathcrush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magyar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Magyar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deathcrush sprawls well. Deathcrush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magyar gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Deathcrush as Magyar shoots in.
Magyar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magyar shoots for a double leg takedown but Deathcrush sprawls well. He's pushed Magyar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deathcrush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magyar sprawls and moves away.
Miksa Magyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magyar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deathcrush swivels and escapes.
Magyar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deathcrush 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.
Magyar fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magyar on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deathcrush connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Magyar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deathcrush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magyar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deathcrush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deathcrush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Deathcrush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magyar's head.
Magyar can't keep his opponent in guard - Deathcrush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Deathcrush tries to pass to full mount but Magyar defends it.
Deathcrush drops an elbow to the side of Magyar's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deathcrush connects with a nice short shot to Magyar's temple.
Deathcrush trying to advance position but Magyar counters by regaining guard.
Deathcrush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deathcrush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Deathcrush remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Magyar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deathcrush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Magyar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magyar tries to roll over but Deathcrush keeps him under control.
Magyar is looking to escape.
Deathcrush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deathcrush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magyar is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magyar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deathcrush lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Deathcrush perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deathcrush is just content to waste time from the top position. Magyar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magyar keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush is fighting to break Magyar's control of his arms but Magyar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Magyar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Magyar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magyar wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Magyar throws an elbow that misses. Deathcrush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magyar's guard. Nice move by Deathcrush!#REVR#
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magyar can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush is working Magyar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magyar shoots in for a double leg but Deathcrush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magyar shoots in for a double leg but Deathcrush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Deathcrush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magyar!
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magyar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deathcrush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magyar regains half guard, as Deathcrush was trying to land strikes.
Magyar taking some punishment here, with Deathcrush in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush working Magyar over with strikes.
Deathcrush drops an elbow to the side of Magyar's head.
Magyar tries to kick Deathcrush off but Deathcrush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Deathcrush slips a nice elbow through Magyar's hands, connecting with Magyar's forehead.#T1#
Magyar has hold of Deathcrush's hands but Deathcrush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magyar tries to get to full guard but Deathcrush has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Deathcrush there.
Magyar wants to get back to full guard.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Magyar is having none of it.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Magyar is having none of it.
Magyar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deathcrush is keen to just control but Magyar is a slippery customer.
Deathcrush drops an elbow to the side of Magyar's head. #T2#
Magyar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deathcrush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magyar for as long as he can get away with.
Magyar controlling the position well.
Miksa Magyar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deathcrush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Deathcrush is pressing down on Magyar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magyar is holding on for now.
Deathcrush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Deathcrush trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Magyar closes the distance and pushes Deathcrush back into the cage.
Deathcrush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksa Magyar.
Deathcrush stops a takedown attempt from Magyar.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Magyar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Deathcrush regains guard immediately.
Magyar wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Deathcrush has control of Magyar's left arm, preventing Magyar from doing any damage.
Magyar working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magyar wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Magyar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deathcrush 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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deathcrush, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Deathcrush tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deathcrush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor is looking for a counter combo.
Deathcrush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trae Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deathcrush throws out the jab.
Taylor is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Deathcrush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deathcrush throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taylor misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Deathcrush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathcrush on the ground.
Deathcrush controlling the pace.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Deathcrush is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
#T2#
Taylor is in trouble now - Deathcrush has advanced to mount!
Deathcrush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deathcrush lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Deathcrush is working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathcrush fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Deathcrush jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taylor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Deathcrush passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taylor! #T3#
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Deathcrush working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Deathcrush lands with some strikes.
Deathcrush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deathcrush working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Taylor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Deathcrush working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Deathcrush with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deathcrush landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Deathcrush working the ground and pound effectively.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Deathcrush content just to control the position here.
Deathcrush lands a big shot there that rocks Taylor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Deathcrush is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Deathcrush extends the arm and Taylor is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Rolls.
Deathcrush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls.#CL2#
Rolls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deathcrush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rolls. Deathcrush shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deathcrush wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Deathcrush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deathcrush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KeAndre Rolls.
Rolls ducks under a wild hook from Deathcrush.
Rolls wants to counter with a clinch but Deathcrush pushes him away.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.#T1##TD#
Deathcrush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rolls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rolls kicks Deathcrush off and gets to his feet.
Deathcrush throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Deathcrush as Rolls shoots in.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolls! But no joy.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deathcrush wants it to stay on the feet.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Rolls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deathcrush as he jumps to the side.
Rolls looks winded!#T2#
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolls moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rolls gets caught napping as Deathcrush dives in and scores a takedown. Rolls manages to retain guard.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Rolls working a defensive guard here.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Deathcrush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deathcrush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Rolls taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Rolls takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rolls gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Deathcrush tries to control but Rolls wriggling away.
Deathcrush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rolls is bucking up trying to escape but Deathcrush cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Deathcrush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Deathcrush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolls is looking to escape.
Deathcrush lands with some strikes.
Deathcrush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deathcrush lands a couple of good shots and Rolls has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Deathcrush is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Deathcrush is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deathcrush scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rolls is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Deathcrush is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rolls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Deathcrush.
Deathcrush lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rolls prevents Deathcrush from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Deathcrush looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Deathcrush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rolls to the mat! Rolls manages to get full guard.
Deathcrush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rolls on the ground.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Rolls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Deathcrush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Deathcrush has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rolls has passed into side control.
Deathcrush manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rolls decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Rolls closes the distance and clinches.
Deathcrush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolls is trying to drag Deathcrush to the mat but Deathcrush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rolls is breathing heavily.
Deathcrush tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolls avoids it.#T1#
Rolls taking a breather.
Rolls is pressed up against the cage. Deathcrush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolls down to the mat. Rolls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deathcrush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rolls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
Rolls slips a straight right by Deathcrush.#TD#
Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rolls looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rolls struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush lands a nice forearm strike.
Rolls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rolls is not content to let Deathcrush control the position. #T2#
Deathcrush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Deathcrush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
Rolls trying to remain calm as Deathcrush controls from the top position.#SUB#
Deathcrush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Deathcrush connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rolls some visible discomfort.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Deathcrush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deathcrush scores with punches from side control.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
Deathcrush landing strikes.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4##SUB#
Deathcrush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deathcrush is working Rolls over with some ground and pound from side control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Rolls prevents Deathcrush from improving position.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working. #SUB#
Deathcrush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is working Rolls over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Deathcrush. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Deathcrush sprawls well.
Deathcrush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Rolls clinches with his opponent.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolls can do to turn this around?
Rolls goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deathcrush prevents it.
Deathcrush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rolls wants to take the fight to the mat but Deathcrush manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KeAndre Rolls.
Deathcrush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolls is defending well for now.
Rolls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deathcrush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolls prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deathcrush is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rolls is keeping busy.
Rolls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deathcrush misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Deathcrush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rolls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rolls avoiding damage as Deathcrush throws knees to the body.
Deathcrush misses with the head strike.
Rolls is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Deathcrush throws a head punch that misses.
Deathcrush misses with some punches.
Deathcrush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch.
Deathcrush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Rolls moves out of range. #T2#
Deathcrush checks a low kick from Rolls.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Deathcrush misses with a straight right.
Rolls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rolls to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Rolls's guard.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
Deathcrush content to stall in guard here.
Deathcrush works over Rolls with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Deathcrush working some strikes from top position.
Deathcrush scoring with some ground and pound.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deathcrush trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush forces his way into half guard.
Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Deathcrush sits in half guard.
Deathcrush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Rolls is having none of it.
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Rolls is defending well.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush. #T4#
Deathcrush is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deathcrush tries to pass to full mount but Rolls defends it.
Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Deathcrush sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolls enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolls manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolls is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rolls has his foot on Deathcrush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathcrush works his way back into a safe position though.
Deathcrush passes Rolls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
KeAndre Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Deathcrush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rolls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deathcrush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deathcrush 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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