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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Sakai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramadonvski quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramadonvski moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ramadonvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Ramadonvski working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ramadonvski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle here but Sakai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakai just content to control the position.
Ramadonvski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Sakai stalls from top position.
Ramadonvski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakai advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Sakai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramadonvski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ramadonvski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramadonvski, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramadonvski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sakai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Sakai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ramadonvski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramadonvski closes the distance and clinches up with Sakai, looking for a takedown. Ramadonvski pushes Sakai against the cage but Sakai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramadonvski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramadonvski. #TD2#
Sakai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramadonvski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sakai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramadonvski! #T1#
Ramadonvski tries to reverse the position but Sakai maintains control.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramadonvski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramadonvski is working hard here to advance position.
Jin Sakai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakai controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ramadonvski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakai controlling the pace for now.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakai is continuing to stall.#T3#
Ramadonvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramadonvski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramadonvski working to try and regain half guard.
Sakai controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramadonvski is looking to improve his position but Sakai isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramadonvski regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Sakai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ramadonvski looks for a takedown but Sakai sprawls well.
Ramadonvski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakai defends it nicely.
Ramadonvski shoots and misses #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramadonvski!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzej Ramadonvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramadonvski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sakai stands up and beckons Ramadonvski to his feet.
Dzej Ramadonvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sakai as Ramadonvski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sakai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramadonvski's guard.
Sakai passes Ramadonvski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Sakai.#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramadonvski wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well.
#T2#
Sakai trying to control the pace.
Ramadonvski is trying to control but can't.
Sakai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramadonvski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakai, which made it look bad.
Sakai with the counter takedown but Ramadonvski avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ramadonvski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for subs off his back but Sakai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakai not doing much here.
#T4#
Ramadonvski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dzej Ramadonvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Sakai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakai controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Sakai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakai 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Sakai!
Jin Sakai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Goodman shoots in and bounces Ramadonvski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Ramadonvski's brow.
Goodman is in close to Ramadonvski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goodman throws a strike but Ramadonvski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramadonvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramadonvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ramadonvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ramadonvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramadonvski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramadonvski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Ramadonvski from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Ramadonvski has gone for a leg lock! Goodman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramadonvski's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle but Goodman pushes his legs off easily.
Goodman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Goodman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ramadonvski throws up his legs and catches Goodman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Goodman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ramadonvski! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dzej Ramadonvski!
Dzej Ramadonvski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 2
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramadonvski on the side of the head.
Ramadonvski misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Jones gets control of Ramadonvski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramadonvski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramadonvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramadonvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Ramadonvski defends it easily.
Jones controlling the position.#T1#
Ramadonvski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramadonvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramadonvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski advances to half guard.
Ramadonvski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ramadonvski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramadonvski is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramadonvski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ramadonvski wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones tries to roll over but Ramadonvski keeps him under control.
Ramadonvski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is looking to control Ramadonvski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Ramadonvski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Ramadonvski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #T3#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looks winded!#SUB#
Ramadonvski is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is not content to let Ramadonvski control the position.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #SUB#
Ramadonvski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ramadonvski successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ramadonvski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 1
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramadonvski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramadonvski is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ramadonvski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cortez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramadonvski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramadonvski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ramadonvski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cortez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ramadonvski has tightened it up now! Cortez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dzej Ramadonvski!
After the fight, Dzej Ramadonvski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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