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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Joyce's head back.
Joyce dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Joyce misses with a takedown
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Joyce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Asakura misses with a double jab
enabling Joyce to counter with a crisp jab.
Joyce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asakura works over Joyce's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joyce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joyce there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Joyce is rocked!
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Joyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
Joyce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Joyce.
A right-left combo lands from Asakura.
Asakura throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Joyce stumbling backwards into the cage! Joyce bounces back off the cage towards Asakura, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Asakura lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Asakura celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Asakura!
A very excited looking Kai Asakura 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 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson jabs Joyce right on the nose. Joyce blinks but takes it well.
Joyce takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joyce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Joyce is rocked!
Johnson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Joyce - he's out on his feet here! Johnson follows up with another monster hook that separates Joyce from consciousness! Joyce falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Johnson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Johnson!
Ricardo Johnson 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Francor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joyce or perhaps it was just good defense by Francor, which made it look bad.
Francor throws a head kick but Joyce moves out of range.
#TD2#
Francor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joyce did well to prevent Francor getting side control.
Joyce pushes Francor off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Francor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francor jumps guard but Joyce turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Francor is working for takedown but Joyce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joyce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joyce wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francor slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Francor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Joyce shoots and misses
and Francor counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Francor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joyce quickly recovers to half guard.
Joyce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Francor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Francor's back!
A lull in the action here.
Francor tries to escape but Joyce has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Francor trying to control the position but Joyce manages to sink in the hooks.
Joyce tries to get the hooks in deep but Francor pushed the leg off.
Joyce is not going to allow Francor to sit and survive in this position.
Francor looks winded!
I would not like to be Francor right now.
#T2#
Francor covering up well and avoiding damage.
Joyce is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Joyce has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Francor! Can he survive? No! He's out! Joyce 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joel Joyce! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Lausa.
Lausa throws a shot from downtown. Joyce moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Lausa shoots in and gets a takedown into Joyce's guard.
Joyce has a closed guard, preventing Lausa from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lausa works over Joyce with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lausa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joyce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lausa scoring with some ground and pound.
Lausa trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
Lausa wants to stand and escape but instead Joyce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lausa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lausa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lausa pulls Joyce in close to prevent any damage.
Joyce trying to control the position from guard on top but Lausa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lausa has his hands on Joyce's head, controlling the position.
Lausa keeping moving, preventing Joyce from controlling successfully.
Lausa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lausa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joyce advances position into side control!
Lausa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joyce off and has taken his back!
Joyce is trying to break free.
Joyce is working hard here to advance position.
Lausa is working the ground and pound. Can Joyce escape?
Joyce turns into Lausa and is now in his guard.
Joyce won't allow Lausa to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lausa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joyce escapes and throws Lausa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Joyce working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Joyce stalls from top position.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lausa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lausa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lausa is looking to regain half guard here but Joyce keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joyce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lausa keeps working.
Joyce tries to move to mount but Lausa blocks the move with his legs.
Lausa struggling a bit here.
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 round but I would say that Joel Joyce will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Joyce rushes Lausa and presses him up against the cage.
Lausa is trying to break free.
Joyce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lausa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joyce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joyce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joyce lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Lausa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyce uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joyce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lausa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joyce, into his guard. #REVB#
Jenel Lausa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a triangle but Lausa pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Lausa lands a couple of elbows.
Lausa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lausa is working Joyce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lausa throwing strikes from guard but Joyce blocks nicely.
Lausa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyce is trying to control the position but Lausa postures up.
Lausa is working Joyce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lausa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lausa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lausa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joyce's head.
Joyce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lausa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Lausa wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving.
Joyce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lausa controls the pace.
Lausa postures up.
Lausa cracks Joyce with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a triangle but Lausa pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Lausa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joyce, up you get! #TD2#
Lausa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lausa wants to control but Joyce is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lausa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lausa is nestled in close to Joyce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Joyce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lausa pulls his head out easily.
Lausa working Joyce over with strikes.
Lausa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lausa throws a strike but Joyce avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lausa throws a sloppy strike and Joyce has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lausa is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joyce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Joyce!
Jenel Lausa was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM SORRY'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Joyce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joyce closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner sizes up Joyce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner throws a series of strikes that have Joyce backpedaling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
Joyce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joyce there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Joyce is rocked!
Banner stalks Joyce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joyce's face. Joyce staggers backwards, shaken.
Joyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner feints with a jab and clips Joyce right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Joyce is sent crashing into the canvas and Banner leaps in for the kill! Joyce tries to get to his feet but Banner is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Joyce is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner! |
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