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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant jabs at Santos's body.
Santos is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
As Grant tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Grant.#TD#
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grant's guard.
Grant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Santos dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB##SUB#
Santos has an Americana. Grant didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Santos is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Santos hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mario Santos!
Mario Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
That kick from Grant tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Grant.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Daniel Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grant doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Grant has been cut.
Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Grant crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Grant is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins lands with a big right hook that stumbles Grant - he's out on his feet here! Hopkins follows up with another monster hook that separates Grant from consciousness! Grant falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hopkins stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Hopkins! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Halo misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo wants to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch position.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
Grant motions for Halo to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Grant tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Halo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Halo is cranking Grant's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Grant! He's tightened the choke and Grant is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Halo Halo! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 60
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Silva takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant throws a counter combo.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Grant.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Grant has been cut.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant looks winded!
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Da Silva lands a big uppercut and Grant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Grant looks OK. Da Silva waves Grant back to his feet!
Da Silva cracks Grant with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grant falls to his knees and Da Silva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Da Silva!
A very excited looking Oliver Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant throws a jab when Chace was well out of range.
Grant jabs at Chace's body.
Grant looks to land a combination but Chace avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Chace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chace's coach down at The Firm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniel Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Chace.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Chace's head but Chace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chace looks winded!
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Chace.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Chace.
Chace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Krispen Chace has been cut.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chace throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands an overhand right.
Grant scores with a jab.
Grant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grant duly obliges.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant is looking to slow Chace down with leg kicks.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Chace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chace slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant tries to bum rush Chace with a series of wild strikes but Chace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant punishes Chace's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant looks to land a combination but Chace avoids it well.
Grant lands a jab to Chace's midsection.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Chace's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Chace slips under a jab.
Grant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Grant connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chace tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Chace ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Nice defenses there by Chace.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Chace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Chace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant feints and then cracks Chace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chace down.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Chace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Chace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant lands a nice hook to Chace's body. Chace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Chace seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chace circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Chace moved out of range nicely.
Grant lands with a cross.
Grant scores with a one two! Chace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That kick from Grant tenderised Chace's leg. Chace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Chace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chace avoids the body shot from Grant.
#T4#
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chace's head.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Chace counters with a left to the body.
Grant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chace backs up against the cage.
Chace dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Chace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chace dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Chace checks the leg kick.
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chace throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Chace is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Grant is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grant feints a jab promting Chace to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krispen Chace's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Chace ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
A left and a right from Grant both land. Nice combination.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chace slips a straight right by Grant.
Chace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniel Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant throws a hook but Chace blocks it.#T1#
Grant throws a hook to the side of Chace's head but Chace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chace scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chace walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chace.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Chace off the cage and back into range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grant has got the better of the exchanges.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chace. Chace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chace.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chace can do to turn this around?#T2#
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chace circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Chace's head back.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Chace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant misses with the combination.
Chace slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Chace avoids the body shot from Grant.
Chace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Chace moved out of range.
Chace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chace.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Chace looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Chace slips a jab from Grant.
Chace throws a counter combo.
Chace throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chace misses the target.
Grant works over Chace's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chace to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant connects with a right hand. Chace shakes it off.#T4#
Chace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chace's head backwards.
Chace slips under a jab.
Grant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chace tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Chace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Chace's shoulder, as Chace tries to avoid the shot.
Chace dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Chace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chace counters with a stiff right hand.
Chace misses with a straight right.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Chace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krispen Chace's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Chace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant lands with an overhand left.
Chace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a double jab
and Chace counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
#T1#
Grant cracks Chace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Chace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A right-left combo lands from Grant.
Grant looks to land a combination. Chace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chace doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Chace takes one on the button.
Grant lands a jab to Chace's midsection.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Chace's head.
Grant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Grant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grant has time to react.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Chace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chace. That did some damage!
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chace throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Chace is just out of range.
Chace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chace on the side of the head.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Chace avoids the body shot from Grant.
Chace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Good work by Chace as he checks the leg kick.
Chace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Grant cracks Chace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chace manages to avoid it.
Chace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Chace.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Chace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chace's head.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Chace moved out of range nicely.
Chace needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant is looking to slow Chace down with leg kicks.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant throws a low kick but Chace moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Grant misses.
Chace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Chace counters with a three punch combo that has Grant backing up. Grant nods at Chace to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Chace's front leg but catches the back leg as Chace tries to avoid it.
Krispen Chace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Chace misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grant 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Grant!
Daniel Grant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Mehoff shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant tests Mehoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant lands with a straight right. Mehoff didn't see that one coming.
Mehoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant cracks Mehoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant feints and then cracks Mehoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mehoff down.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Mehoff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grant tries to kick Mehoff off in order to stand up. Mehoff Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mehoff is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grant is trying to escape and Mehoff transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grant is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mehoff! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Mehoff!
A very excited looking Jack Mehoff rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naoya counters with a left to the body.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniel Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naoya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoya misses with a wild body shot.
Naoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naoya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Naoya.
Grant slips under a jab from Naoya.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naoya. Naoya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naoya slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant thuds his right hand into Naoya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a right and a left that Naoya avoids nicely.
Naoya staying out of range there.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniel Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grant throws a body punch but Naoya moves out of range.
Naoya is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
Naoya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naoya there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Grant misses.
Naoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Naoya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Naoya seems unphased.
Naoya moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Naoya with an uppercut!
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!
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Naoya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Grant dips to his left and cracks Naoya with an uppercut!
Grant lands with a straight right. Naoya didn't see that one coming.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Naoya throws a big counter combination but Grant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naoya tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Naoya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Naoya misses with a body shot.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoya.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Grant.
Grant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoya.
#T3#
Naoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Naoya with an uppercut!
Naoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Naoya misses with a double jab.
Naoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Naoya.
Grant lands with an overhand left.
Naoya is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoya.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naoya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Horrible takedown attempt by Naoya or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
Nice jab there from Grant. #T4#
Naoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant stuns Naoya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Naoya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Naoya looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Naoya drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.#ES2#
Grant has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Naoya off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naoya takes one to the side of the head.
Naoya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant throws a right hand that Naoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Naoya also avoids with ease.
Naoya is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Naoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant throws a right and a left that Naoya avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Naoya misses the target.
Naoya misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Naoya down.
Daniel Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
The fighters circling - Naoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant feints a jab promting Naoya to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Naoya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Naoya missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naoya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant clobbers Naoya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Naoya down.
Naoya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Naoya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniel Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant thuds a left hand into Naoya's body.
Naoya throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Naoya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Grant moves out of range as Naoya strikes.
Grant looks to land a combination but Naoya avoids it well.
As Grant looks to move away, Naoya throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Naoya looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Naoya drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naoya is controlling him.
Naoya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naoya trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Grant has his feet on Naoya's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Naoya fails with the takedown.#T3#
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naoya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant cracks Naoya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant slips a straight right by Naoya.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naoya.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Naoya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Naoya throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Naoya with an uppercut!
Grant works the jab nicely.
A big left from Naoya misses.
Grant clobbers Naoya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant jabs at Naoya's body.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Naoya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Naoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Naoya walks into a left hand.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naoya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naoya misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Grant.
Naoya throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
As Naoya backs off Grant throws a huge counter combo but Naoya manages to avoid it all.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Naoya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant tests Naoya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Naoya swinging wildly here.
Naoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naoya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Naoya takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Naoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Naoya misses its target.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Naoya counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Naoya.
Grant catches Naoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Grant misses #TD#
and Naoya counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoya wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy. #T1#
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Naoya wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant tries to escape but Naoya is in control.
Naoya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Grant is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Naoya has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naoya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naoya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant tests Naoya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naoya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grant lands an overhand right.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3##TD#
Naoya looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Naoya drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant wants to stand but Naoya is controlling the position.
Naoya looking to pass the guard.
Naoya stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naoya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant keeping full guard, as Naoya tries to pass.
Naoya is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Naoya postures up in Grant's guard and throws a big left but Grant blocks it. #ES2#
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Naoya presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Grant wants the takedown. Naoya is fighting it off but Grant persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Naoya's guard against the cage.
Okubo Naoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Naoya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Naoya working for submissions but it's allowed Grant to get to half 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!
Grant working over Naoya with some ground and pound. Naoya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Grant!
Daniel Grant took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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