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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Russo throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Sanchez Roman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Russo!
Russo wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez Roman is dominant here and he's now got Russo's back!
Russo is trying to remain composed but Sanchez Roman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo covering up well under a series of strikes from Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman biding his time, controlling Russo.
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez Roman keeps control of the position.
Sanchez Roman missing with strikes from the back.
Russo wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez Roman gets his hands free. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez Roman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Russo is in real trouble here. Sanchez Roman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Russo is tapping out! Sanchez Roman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manresa Sanchez Roman! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
As Mahpants Jr tries to get set, Sanchez Roman tries to push him back and clinch up but Mahpants Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanchez Roman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez Roman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez Roman's head.
Mahpants Jr moves out of range as Sanchez Roman strikes.#TD#
Sanchez Roman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mahpants Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mahpants Jr pushes Sanchez Roman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez Roman misses with a right hand
and Mahpants Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Manresa Sanchez Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez Roman misses the target.
Sanchez Roman ducks under a wild hook from Mahpants Jr.
Sanchez Roman cracks Mahpants Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahpants Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mahpants Jr enables Sanchez Roman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mahpants Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahpants Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahpants Jr is looking to stand up but Sanchez Roman isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahpants Jr is wriggling around but Sanchez Roman manages to pass to half guard.
Mahpants Jr is trying to stand back up but Sanchez Roman is controlling him
Sanchez Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahpants Jr keeps working.
Mahpants Jr wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Mahpants Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mahpants Jr tries to kick Sanchez Roman off but Sanchez Roman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez Roman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahpants Jr cracks Sanchez Roman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez Roman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahpants Jr.
Sanchez Roman avoids the body shot from Mahpants Jr.
#T3#
Sanchez Roman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahpants Jr tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez Roman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez Roman throws a hook to the side of Mahpants Jr's head but Mahpants Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez Roman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahpants Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez Roman shrugs it off.
Mahpants Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahpants Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez Roman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mahpants Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez Roman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez Roman takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez Roman misses with a left hand
and Mahpants Jr counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Sanchez Roman is rocked!
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!#CL#
Sanchez Roman rushes Mahpants Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Sanchez Roman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahpants Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Mahpants Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez Roman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahpants Jr swivels and escapes.
Mahpants Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sanchez Roman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mahpants Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlitz Mahpants Jr!
Schlitz Mahpants Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez Roman.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez Roman sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Sanchez Roman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez Roman trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Sanchez Roman passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez Roman works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Sanchez Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Sanchez Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanchez Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams's coaches at KO MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sanchez Roman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adams looks a forlorn figure.
Adams is in a horrible position here. Sanchez Roman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well. #T2#
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman has hold of Adams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez Roman wants to control but instead Adams manages to regain half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Adams is not content to let Sanchez Roman control the position.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez Roman lands a nice short elbow.
Adams wants to control but Sanchez Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez Roman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams wants to improve his position but Sanchez Roman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Sanchez Roman moves into full mount! Adams won't be happy about that!
Sanchez Roman raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez Roman content just to control the position here.
Sanchez Roman with the ground and pound from mount.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez Roman on the ground.
Sanchez Roman controlling from the full mount.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez Roman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manresa Sanchez Roman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez Roman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manresa Sanchez Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez Roman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez Roman misses with a straight left.
Adams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez Roman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Sanchez Roman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch there but Sanchez Roman circles away.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez Roman off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez Roman darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez Roman into the cage.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez Roman sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez Roman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez Roman throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Adams tries to clinch but Sanchez Roman is having none of it. #CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez Roman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez Roman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grady Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manresa Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams tries to work over Sanchez Roman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez Roman.
Adams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez Roman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez Roman blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez Roman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Adams. #T2#
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Sanchez Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez Roman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Sanchez Roman jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams advances to half guard.
Adams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez Roman reverses the position - he's now on top in Adams's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez Roman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Adams 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.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez Roman forces his way into half guard.#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.#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Manresa Sanchez Roman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez Roman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez Roman has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grady Adams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sanchez Roman drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez Roman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez Roman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez Roman cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Sanchez Roman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez Roman wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez Roman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.#SUB#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez Roman controls the pace.
Sanchez Roman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez Roman passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman seems to be looking for submissions.
Adams wants to improve his position but Sanchez Roman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Adams with the active half guard here but Sanchez Roman passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Adams tries to control but Sanchez Roman manages to take his back.
Sanchez Roman landing with strikes.
Sanchez Roman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Adams hold on?!
#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Adams! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sanchez Roman gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manresa Sanchez Roman! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Wojciechowski misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sanchez Roman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez Roman. #SUB2#
Sanchez Roman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wojciechowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez Roman has managed to get both his arms back between Wojciechowski's legs - danger averted.
Wojciechowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanchez Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez Roman stands up over Wojciechowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez Roman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman wants to control from the top but Wojciechowski keeps moving.
Sanchez Roman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez Roman is working Wojciechowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Sanchez Roman wants to control from the top but Wojciechowski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wojciechowski has his foot on Sanchez Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez Roman 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. #SUB2#
Wojciechowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wojciechowski is tightening it up a little... Sanchez Roman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sanchez Roman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sanchez Roman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wojciechowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edward Wojciechowski!
Edward Wojciechowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Sisko misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Sanchez Roman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sisko controlling Sanchez Roman's posture. #SUB#
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez Roman defends it easily.
Sanchez Roman stays in close to Sisko's body and controls the position.
Sisko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman advances position into side control!
Sanchez Roman working away.#T1#
Sanchez Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sanchez Roman landing a few strikes.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez Roman controlling from side mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sisko seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez Roman dominates the positioning.
Sisko is not content to let Sanchez Roman control the position. #T3#
Sanchez Roman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sisko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez Roman has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sisko is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez Roman wants to sweep here but Sisko controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez Roman keeps trying to improve his position.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez Roman is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Sanchez Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sisko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Sanchez Roman is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez Roman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sisko has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez Roman's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manresa Sanchez Roman 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#
Sisko looks to land a right hand but Sanchez Roman moved out of range.
Sanchez Roman needs to keep his hands up - Sisko had a free shot at his head there.
Sisko misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sanchez Roman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sisko won't be happy with that.
Sisko struggling a bit here.
Sanchez Roman staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko wants to control but Sanchez Roman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez Roman controlling his opponent. #T1#
Sisko taking shots to the head.
Sanchez Roman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Sanchez Roman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez Roman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanchez Roman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez Roman cracks Sisko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez Roman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanchez Roman controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Sanchez Roman looking for a guillotine from mount but Sisko is having none of it.
Sisko is in a horrible position here. Sanchez Roman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Sanchez Roman landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez Roman controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez Roman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sisko is looking to escape.
The referee warns Sisko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Sanchez Roman breaks from Sisko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez Roman with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Sanchez Roman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sisko is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manresa Sanchez Roman! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanchez Roman wants to clinch.
Sanchez Roman tries for a takedown but Fireball circles away easily
and Fireball counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez Roman backing up. Sanchez Roman nods at Fireball to acknowledge the strikes.
Fireball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fireball lands with a nice body punch.
Fireball scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Fireball.
Sanchez Roman throws an overhand right that lands on Fireball's shoulder, as Fireball tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fireball throws a series of punches but Sanchez Roman moves out of range.
Sanchez Roman misses with a looping left.
Kid Fireball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fireball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman is looking to clinch but Fireball is avoiding it.
We've been told by Fireball's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez Roman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fireball.
#T1#
A nice combination there by Fireball.
Fireball listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez Roman misses with an uppercut.
Fireball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez Roman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fireball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fireball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fireball throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Fireball tries to sprawl but Sanchez Roman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fireball is looking to escape.
Fireball has hold of Sanchez Roman's hands but Sanchez Roman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez Roman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fireball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez Roman on the ground.#T2#
Sanchez Roman slips a nice elbow through Fireball's hands, connecting with Fireball's forehead.
Sanchez Roman slips a nice elbow through Fireball's hands, connecting with Fireball's forehead.
Sanchez Roman not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez Roman works his way into side control.
Sanchez Roman 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. #T3#
Fireball takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Fireball is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Sanchez Roman take his back! Uh oh - Sanchez Roman has got a rear naked choke here! Fireball is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manresa Sanchez Roman! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Trovao throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez Roman's shoulder, as Sanchez Roman tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez Roman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez Roman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trovao.
Trovao moves away from the strike by Sanchez Roman.
Trovao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez Roman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trovao as he jumps to the side.
Trovao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez Roman's sensitive parts.
Trovao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez Roman is just out of range.
Trovao cracks Sanchez Roman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Roman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trovao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez Roman tries to clinch up.
Trovao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trovao throws a right and a left that Sanchez Roman avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez Roman is looking to clinch.
It looked like Trovao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Trovao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trovao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez Roman. Sanchez Roman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick from Trovao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez Roman throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Trovao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez Roman.#TD2#
Sanchez Roman shoots in and gets a takedown into Trovao's guard.
Sanchez Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Trovao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trovao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Trovao.
Trovao is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trovao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez Roman defends it easily.#T2#
Sanchez Roman being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trovao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez Roman won't allow Trovao to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Trovao is looking for a triangle but Sanchez Roman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez Roman postures up.
Sanchez Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trovao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Sanchez Roman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trovao keeping full guard, as Sanchez Roman tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trovao throws a one two combo.
Trovao lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez Roman off balance momentarily.
Trovao avoids the head kick by Sanchez Roman.
Trovao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trovao wants to slow Sanchez Roman down by chopping away at his legs.
Trovao thumps Sanchez Roman with a low kick.
Trovao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez Roman.
Trovao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Sanchez Roman tries to clinch up.
Sanchez Roman looks for a takedown but Trovao sprawls well.
Raiju Trovao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manresa Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trovao lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez Roman seems unphased.
#ROC#Sanchez Roman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trovao lands a nice hook to Sanchez Roman's body. Sanchez Roman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez Roman is still on wobbly legs! Can Trovao finish him?
Sanchez Roman wants to clinch up but Trovao keeps it at a distance.
Trovao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trovao drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sanchez Roman right on the button. Sanchez Roman goes down! Trovao follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Trovao gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiju Trovao! |
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