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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 55
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Wang tries to clinch but Dean moves away #TD#
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wang pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.
Dean throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nice strikes from Dean there. #T1#
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dean.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
Dean trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Dean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dean is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Dean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Dean sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang tries to clinch #TD#
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Wang has one foot on Dean's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Wang has control of Dean's left arm, preventing Dean from doing any damage.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Dean looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wang wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Dean controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Wang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wang misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wang has his feet on Dean's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean attempts a counter takedown but Wang avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.#TD#
Dean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dean lands in his opponent's 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!
Wang is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely. #T1#
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dean wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
Dean trying to control from Wang's half guard. Wang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dean throws a strike but Wang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Dean wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dean 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.
Dean has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Dean.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wang wants to stand but Dean is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wang moves to clinch but Dean breaks away #TD#
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
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 Matthew Dean will probably get the nod.
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#
Wang tries to clinch but Dean moves away #TD#
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang pushes Dean off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Wang misses #TD#
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is trying to control the position but Dean postures up. #T1#
Dean is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Dean feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean throws a strike but Wang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dean controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself. #T2#
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Dean has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Dean 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.
Dean controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself. #T3#
Wang wants to get up but he can't break Dean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dean trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Dean stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Dean performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang looks to clinch #TD#
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matthew Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Dean! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wang is looking to escape.
Sutherland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland winds up and cracks Wang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutherland throws a strike but Wang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sutherland landing with the ground and pound.
Wang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sutherland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang is trying to control the position but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland throwing strikes but missing.
Sutherland is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sutherland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sutherland is proving a slippery customer.
Sutherland landing some decent shots from guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutherland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Wang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutherland postures up.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Wang is trying to keep Sutherland in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sutherland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Sutherland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sutherland throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sutherland stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sutherland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutherland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Sutherland is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Sutherland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sutherland is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Sutherland looking to pass the guard.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutherland.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sutherland controlling him for the moment.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutherland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sutherland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Wang has one foot on Sutherland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Antwan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherland pinned against the cage. Sutherland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wang wants to clinch#TD#
and Sutherland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wang to see if he's OK.#T1#
Sutherland tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Sutherland cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wang down.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sutherland working the body and head with strikes.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Sutherland is working Wang over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Sutherland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sutherland scores with punches from side control.
Sutherland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sutherland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wang is avoiding damage well.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wang to see if he's OK.
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wang some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Sutherland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sutherland cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ES2#
Wang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sutherland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wang won't be happy with that.
Wang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang regains half guard, as Sutherland was trying to land strikes.
Sutherland throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Louis Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sutherland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard.
Wang kicks off Sutherland and gets to his feet.
Wang swings for the body but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sutherland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sutherland is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES2#
Wang kicks Sutherland off and gets to his feet.
Wang tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Sutherland throws an elbow that misses. Wang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sutherland's guard. Nice move by Wang!#REVB#
Sutherland wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him. #T2#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland wants to stand but Wang is controlling the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Sutherland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wang struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sutherland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sutherland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sutherland in side control, throwing shots but Wang defends.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sutherland.
Sutherland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Louis Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sutherland blocks the strikes from Wang.
#ES2#
Wang sneaks out the side door and pushes Sutherland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Sutherland getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis Sutherland.
Well Sutherland 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Sutherland! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight misses with a combination
#CL#
and Wang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wang jumps guard but Knight stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the cage.#BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Wang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
As Knight looks to move away, Wang throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antwan Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Knight looks winded!
Knight tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Knight.
Wang closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Dustin Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Dustin Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight with a jab.
Wang tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Knight misses with a wild combination.
And Wang counters with a quick kick to the body but Knight blocks it.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight throws a counter combo.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Wang manages to pull guard.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Wang pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Knight.
As Wang backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Wang manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Wang thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been informed that Knight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Wang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Wang throws a counter high kick but Knight was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knight throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang throws a counter high kick but Knight was just alert enough to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Wang wants to clinch.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Wang counters with a body kick.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Wang is looking for a counter combo.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knight avoids it.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wang is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight misses with a looping right.#T2#
Knight swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wang tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Wang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wang shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antwan Wang. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Wang moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Wang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antwan Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
#T3#
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Wang counters with a head kick.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight misses with a double jab
and Wang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Knight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knight is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Wang taking a breather.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Knight does no damage. #T4#
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight misses the jab.
Wang throws a quick counter head kick but Knight was just out of range.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wang.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight throws a counter combo.
Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Antwan Wang has been cut.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Wang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.#T1#
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Wang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Wang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Dustin Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Wang shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antwan Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
Wang tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Wang wants to clinch.#T3#
Knight misses with the combination.
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wang is looking to clinch.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wang has a takedown stuffed.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Wang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Knight! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Grant motions for Wang to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Wang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grant was covering up waiting for the punch and Wang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wang connects with a couple of short punches.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang postures up.
Wang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang postures up in Grant's guard and throws a big left but Grant blocks it.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Wang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wang advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wang tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
Grant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back!#ES2#
Wang is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Grant off. It looks like it's working - Grant slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Wang displaying calm under pressure there.
Grant with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant tries to work over Wang's front leg with a kick but Wang checks it.
Wang tries to counter with a clinch but Grant shakes him off and moves away.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWang.
Grant misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Wang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
#T3#
Grant is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Wang looks winded!
Grant trying to control here.
Grant tries to kick Wang off but Wang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Grant takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antwan Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Wang gets the takedown into side control.
Wang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wang.
Grant is pushing Wang's head away, looking to escape. Wang manages to hold on to the position though.
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grant!
Wang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grant because Wang loaded up on that one.
Grant is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grant turns into him and now he's in Wang's guard.
Grant wants to get up but he can't break Wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grant wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.
#T1#
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grant.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antwan Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant wants to get up but he can't break Wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
Grant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wang's guard.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing Grant from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing Grant from standing up.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
Grant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wang is out of range and Grant settles back down.
Wang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grant.
Wang checks a low kick from Grant.
Wang is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Grant connects with a high kick.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang blocks a head kick by Grant.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Wang 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 is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grant parries the strikes from Wang easily there. Wang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grant to escape.
An elbow from Wang crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Wang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grant!
Wang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang tries to control but Grant wriggling away.
Grant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grant wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Wang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grant blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grant has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but Grant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grant.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Slant Grant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wang checks a low kick from Grant.
Despite the aggression on Wang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant is looking to chop away at Wang's legs.
Wang avoids the head kick by Grant.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Antwan Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Wang feints and as Grant raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grant trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Grant is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T1#
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Grant is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Wang tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Wang saw it coming and moves away.
Wang wants to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch position.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Slant Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Wang tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wang's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Grant misses #CL2#
and Wang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wang. #TD2#
Wang wants the takedown. Grant is fighting it off but Wang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grant's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Grant trying to control but Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grant defends it well.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant trying to control here.
Wang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Wang misses with a head shot. Grant uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Wang passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antwan Wang.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antwan Wang!
Antwan Wang 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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