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Event:
IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wei with the counter takedown but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Hanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a left hand.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Wei off balance momentarily.#T1#
Wei shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Wei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wei thinking.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanson cracks a nice hook into Wei's ribs.#T2#
Wei ducks right into an uppercut from Hanson.
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wei.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hanson. #T4#
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wei dives in and grabs Hanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Wei shoots in.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Wei seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanson defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Hanson.
Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
Hanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanson has got the better of the exchanges.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wei throws out a counter right but Hanson avoids it with no problem.
Hanson is looking to wear down Wei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanson swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mike Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanson is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Hanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.#T3#
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Wei's front leg but catches the back leg as Wei tries to avoid it.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
Mike Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson keeps Wei at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Hanson lands.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wei.
Hanson scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson lands a jab.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanson as he avoids it easily.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Hanson punishes Wei's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanson throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson throws a nice head kick!
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanson defends it nicely.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
Hanson digs a good body shot into Wei's ribs.
Hanson tests Wei's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Wei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wei up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hanson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wei's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hanson! |
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Event:
IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Wei shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southam throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southam wants it to stay on the feet.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Southam leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Southam throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei moves away from the strike by Southam.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Southam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weis head. #BC#
Southam manages to break the clinch.
Wei shoots in but Southam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam is looking to chop away at Wei's legs.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Southam throws a poor cross that misses
and Wei counters with a one-two to the body.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Southam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Southam, which made it look bad.
Southam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Southam scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wei counters with a three punch combo that has Southam backing up. Southam nods at Wei to acknowledge the strikes.
Southam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Southam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southam missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southam misses the shot to the body.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Southam avoids it really well and circles away.
Southam tries to clinch up.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.#T4#
Wei avoids the head kick by Southam.
Southam misses with a wild body shot.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a series of strikes that have Wei backpedaling.
Southam throws a head kick that misses.
Southam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southam tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Southam misses with an uppercut. Wei saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Southam loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Southam tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Southam to the ground. Southam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southam misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam is looking to clinch.
Southam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam wants to land a leg kick but Wei is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Southam tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Southam has managed to clinch.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Wei is looking for a takedown.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Southam lands with a good body shot.
Wei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Southam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Southam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei with the counter takedown but Southam avoids it easily.
Southam throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Southam throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Southam pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wei tries to score a body lock takedown but Southam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Southam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wei stops a takedown attempt from Southam.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Southam is defending well.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Southam stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
#T3#
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei wants to take the fight to the mat but Southam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Southam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.#T4#
Wei staying out of range there.
Koda Southam is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Southam.
Southam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Southam is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Southam.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southam lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that second round.
That's time! Southam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Southam looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Southam is looking to clinch but Wei is avoiding it.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southam tries for a takedown but Wei circles away easily#CL2#
and Wei moves into the clinch.
Wei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Southam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Wei blocks it.
#TD#
Southam pulls guard.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Southam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Southam manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Southam's guard.
Southam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Southam working a defensive guard but Wei passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei prevents Southam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Southam is trying to control but Wei manages to pass to mount!
Wei raining down shots from the mount!
Wei unloading with bombs!#T2#
Southam can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wei is working for a guillotine from mount but Southam frees his head quite easily.
Southam is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Wei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Southam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Southam shrugs it off.
Southam tries to buck Wei off but he can't manage it.
Southam manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Southam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southam.
Wei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Southam throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Southam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wei is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Southam trying to keep a closed guard but Wei is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Southam's brow.
Wei works over Southam with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Southam dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Southam is aware though and is defending well.
Koda Southam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Southam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quek Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koda Southam! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wei napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wei throws Duncan to one side and escapes!
Wei fails with the takedown.
Duncan throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wei.
Brock Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Duncan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wei moves away.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duncan defends it well.
Duncan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Duncan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duncan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duncan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duncan throwing shots but Wei is blocking nicely.
Duncan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wei trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Wei is controlling Duncan's posture.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wei is keeping the position for now.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
Wei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wei holds on and takes a little breather.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Duncan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duncan has managed to get both his arms back between Wei's legs - danger averted.
Wei is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duncan working some strikes from top position.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duncan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wei's head.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wei has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wei looking for a sweep. Not yet Wei, not yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wei is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wei stopping the sweep attempt from Duncan.
Duncan managing to control the position.
Wei lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duncan throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Duncan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but Wei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Wei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duncan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duncan tries to get out of the position.
Wei stops Duncan from standing up.
Wei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Duncan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duncan manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Duncan's guard.
Wei stops Duncan from standing up.
Wei connects with a couple of short punches.
Wei is looking to work some ground and pound but Duncan has wrist control.
Wei preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duncan is striking from the bottom but Wei uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard.
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 Brock Duncan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duncan as he avoids it easily.
Duncan throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duncan.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Duncan leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duncan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duncan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duncan is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Duncan circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Duncan shoots in.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Duncan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei staying out of range there.
Wei with the counter takedown but Duncan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Duncan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Duncan.
A big right from Duncan misses.
Wei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duncan.#T1#
Duncan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duncan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wei counters with a one-two to the body.
Duncan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wei slips a straight right by Duncan.
Duncan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei dives in and grabs Duncan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duncan pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Duncan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Duncan.
Wei moves away from the strike by Duncan.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
Duncan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duncan stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Duncan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duncan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wei defends it nicely.
Duncan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wei defends well and Duncan ends up having to push Wei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duncan after a bit of a struggle.
Duncan gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Duncan tries to score a body lock takedown but Wei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duncan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wei pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duncan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wei walks into a jab.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duncan as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Duncan dives in and scores a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
Duncan throws an elbow that misses. Wei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duncan's guard. Nice move by Wei!#REVB#
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Duncan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wei is one step ahead there.
Wei is looking to work some ground and pound but Duncan has wrist control.
Duncan is looking to stand up but Wei isn't so interested in that idea.
Duncan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wei passes Duncan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duncan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan pushes Wei off looking to stand but Wei dives back in and keeps control.
Wei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duncan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Brock Duncan 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#
Wei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt - Duncan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duncan throws a lazy right hand but Wei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duncan misses with a body shot
and Wei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duncan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duncan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duncan wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Brock Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan misses with a straight left.
Duncan swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei wants to counter with a clinch but Duncan pushes him away.
Duncan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Duncan scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncan throws a big right hand that misses.
Duncan cracks Wei with a solid left hand.
Duncan throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei controls Duncan momentarily but Duncan frees himself.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Duncan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Wei working a defensive guard here.
Duncan postures up in Wei's guard and throws a big left but Wei blocks it.
Wei looking to control.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Duncan won't allow Wei to sweep him here.
Wei is still trying to improve position.
Wei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan.
Duncan chips away with some ground and pound.
Wei is looking to stand up but Duncan isn't so interested in that idea.
Duncan lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Wei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duncan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duncan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duncan landing some decent shots from guard.
Wei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duncan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duncan postures up in Wei's guard and throws a big left but Wei blocks it. #T4#
Duncan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wei has his hands on Duncan's head, controlling the position.
Duncan postures up.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Duncan lands a couple of elbows.
Duncan preventing the sweep.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Wei's brow.
Duncan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Wei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duncan is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brock Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duncan trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duncan 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Duncan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Bouddi does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Bouddi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bouddi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Bouddi.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi lands a nice hook to Wei's body. Wei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei moves forwards but Bouddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bouddi throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Bouddi looks to throw the jab but Wei is out of range.
Bouddi stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wei under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouddi.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wei.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bouddi defends it well.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bouddi's waist but Bouddi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bouddi counters with a flying knee that drops Wei! Bouddi dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MILF 124 Bjornsson vs Roy
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Hong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathan Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Hong gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.#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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Hong.
Wei goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Hong throwing a counter right hand but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Wei tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wei misses with a takedown
and Hong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jonathan Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wei misses with a takedown
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wei tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hong leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.#T3#
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hong has got the better of the exchanges.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wei tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Hong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jonathan Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Hong misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
Wei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Wei dives in and grabs Hong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Hong.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hong 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hong!
A victorious Jonathan Hong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MILF SHW Week 2
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Wei managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai struggles to land a body shot inside as Wei controls his hands.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Thai is pressed up against the cage. Wei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thai down to the mat. Thai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Thai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thai defends it well.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Thai instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wei works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Thai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thai manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Thai's guard.
Thai controls Wei momentarily but Wei frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Wei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wei trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wei trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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.#SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Thai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thai manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Thai's guard.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
Wei slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wei in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quek Wei! |
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Event:
MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Castaneda, which made it look bad.
As Wei backs off Castaneda throws a huge counter combo but Wei manages to avoid it all.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Castaneda.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda lands a head shot.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castaneda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castaneda misses with a wild combination.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castaneda.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castaneda wants to clinch.#T1#
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castaneda tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wei avoids a kick to the body.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Castaneda.
Castaneda misses with a two punch combination.
River Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Castaneda misses with a few strikes there.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castaneda manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Castaneda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Castaneda as Wei shoots in.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Castaneda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Castaneda does no damage.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Castaneda. Those never looked like landing.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Castaneda lands a two punch combo.
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!
Castaneda throws a solid leg kick but Wei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castaneda.
Wei is looking to counter the offense by Castaneda and move into the clinch.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castaneda misses the jab.
Castaneda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castaneda manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Wei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castaneda feints and then cracks Wei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wei down.
Wei goes for a double leg but Castaneda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castaneda continues to drive forward.
Wei wants a takedown.
Castaneda misses with a body punch.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castaneda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wei dodges the punch combination from Castaneda.
Castaneda thows a body kick. Wei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castaneda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.#T4#
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Castaneda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Castaneda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wei.
Wei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wei blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Wei moves out of range as Castaneda throws a body kick.
Castaneda throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Wei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Castaneda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castaneda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castaneda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wei is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
River Castaneda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Castaneda looks to throw the jab but Wei is out of range.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Castaneda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castaneda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castaneda throws a looping overhand right but Wei ducks down to avoid it.
Castaneda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
Castaneda scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Castaneda swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.
Castaneda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Castaneda fakes the leg kick and cracks Wei in the body.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
River Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Castaneda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Wei tries to counter by clinching up but Castaneda breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Castaneda.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.
Wei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Castaneda throws a body shot but no joy.
Castaneda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wei's sensitive parts. #T2#
Wei blocks a jab.
River Castaneda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castaneda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Castaneda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castaneda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Castaneda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wei fails with the takedown.
Castaneda misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castaneda lands with a kick to the temple. Wei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Castaneda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wei avoids the body shot from Castaneda.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Castaneda is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Castaneda lands with a nice body punch.
Wei slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Castaneda throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Wei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castaneda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castaneda throws a big shot that misses.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda misses with a looping left.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castaneda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.#T4#
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castaneda throws out the jab.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castaneda's waist but Castaneda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castaneda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castaneda but Castaneda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Castaneda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castaneda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
River Castaneda 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#
Wei blocks a head kick by Castaneda.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castaneda.
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castaneda.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it well and moves away.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Castaneda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castaneda sprawls well. Castaneda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda lands a nice hook to Wei's body. Wei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Castaneda, which made it look bad.
Wei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castaneda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castaneda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castaneda thows a leg kick but Wei checks it
and Wei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castaneda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castaneda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castaneda looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Castaneda leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castaneda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Castaneda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castaneda takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Wei appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Castaneda misses.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castaneda sprawls and moves away.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Castaneda.#T3#
Wei shoots in and drives through. Castaneda sprawls well.
Castaneda catches Wei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Castaneda misses with an uppercut. Wei saw that one coming.
Castaneda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda feints and then cracks Wei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wei down.
Castaneda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castaneda manages to circle out of the way.
Castaneda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wei is out of range. #T4#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda just misses with a punch to the body.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Castaneda.
Wei dives in and grabs Castaneda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castaneda pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castaneda stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
River Castaneda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castaneda 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Castaneda!
Our winner, River Castaneda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Conrad misses with a leg kick.
Conrad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conrad throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
A punch combination from Conrad misses.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conrad as he avoids it easily.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Conrad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Conrad misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Conrad throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Conrad darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Conrad into the cage.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Conrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wei eats them both and turns towards Conrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conrad shoots in looking for a takedown. Wei tries to sprawl out of it but Conrad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Conrad with that takedown attempt.
Conrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Conrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
It looked like Wei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conrad leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad throws out a leg kick but Wei moves out of range and Conrad only half commits.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conrad throws out a leg kick but Wei moves out of range and Conrad only half commits.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Wei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Conrad. Those never looked like landing.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Conrad avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Conrad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conrad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Conrad shoots in.
Conrad looks winded!
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up with Wei, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes Wei against the cage but Wei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conrad shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Conrad throws a combination that misses
and Wei counters with a left and a right that stings Conrad. #T3#
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conrad sprawls and moves away.
Wei stuffs the takedown.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Wei wants a takedown but no success here.
Wei can't get the takedown.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wei avoiding damage as Conrad throws knees to the body.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conrad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Wei moves out of range.
Wei dodges the punch combination from Conrad.
Conrad shoots in but Wei avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Conrad looks to throw the jab but Wei is out of range.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conrad sprawls and moves away.
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Wei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Conrad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conrad fails with the takedown.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Conrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conrad.
Conrad throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Conrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Conrad lands but Wei takes it in his stride.
Conrad throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Conrad fails with the takedown.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conrad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Conrad tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conrad manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Conrad misses.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conrad tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Conrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Wei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conrad defends well and Wei ends up having to push Conrad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conrad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conrad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Conrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Conrad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wei has his feet on Conrad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Conrad as Wei shoots in.
Conrad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Conrad works over Wei's head and body with a nice combination.
Conrad throws a combination. Wei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Conrad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Conrad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conrad misses with the combination.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Conrad avoids it well and moves away.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conrad.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad works over Wei's head and body with a nice combination.
Conrad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wei is fending him off so far but Conrad persists. Nope, Wei circles away and we're back to standing.
Conrad wants to slow Wei down by chopping away at his legs.
Wei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Conrad sprawls well.
Conrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conrad as he avoids it easily.
Conrad tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Conrad moves into the clinch successfully.
Conrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Conrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei is working for takedown but Conrad is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Wei blocks the leg kick.
Wei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wei dodges the punch combination from Conrad.
It looked like Wei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei dives in and grabs Conrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Conrad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Conrad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Conrad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wei to the mat! Wei manages to get full guard.
Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conrad throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely. #T1#
Wei is pulling down on Conrad's head to control his posture.
Wei controls Conrad momentarily but Conrad frees himself.
Wei is controlling Conrad's posture.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wei controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conrad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wei.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Conrad dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Conrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conrad throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Conrad tries for a takedown but Wei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conrad unleashes a big counter combination but Wei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Conrad tries to get set, Wei tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
Conrad dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
A combination from Conrad does no damage.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Conrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conrad tries to clinch but Wei moves out of range.
Conrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conrad works over Wei's head and body with a nice combination.
Wei tries for a takedown but Conrad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conrad looks to land a combination but Wei avoids it well.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Conrad tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Conrad tries to get set, Wei tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage. #T4#
Conrad stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conrad prevents it.
A short left from Conrad.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei wants a takedown.
Wei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conrad slows down the pace here.
Wei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Conrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conrad 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Conrad! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well.#TD#
Hill pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Hill's guard.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
Wei passes Hill's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well. #SUB2#
Wei 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.
#T1#
Wei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wei to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wei.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wei. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wei working Hill over with strikes.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wei.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wei.
Wei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wei working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Wei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wei connects with a nice short shot to Hill's temple. #SUB2#
Wei seems to be looking for submissions.
Wei is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wei is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Wei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wei.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wei working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quek Wei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Wei shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Hill misses #TD2#
and Wei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Wei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wei throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wei postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it. #T1#
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Wei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wei chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Wei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wei passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wei is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wei to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Wei.
Wei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Wei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Wei wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wei wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Wei thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
Wei prevents Hill from improving his position.
Wei controlling the action here.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
Wei passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Wei with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Wei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hill to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hill shrugs it off.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Wei landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Wei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hill has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
Wei lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hill tries to hold on but Wei postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei with good strikes from the mount here!
Wei is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wei prevents Hill from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quek Wei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hill dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wei is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Wei circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
Wei leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tal Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei is looking for a takedown.#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.
Wei can't get the takedown.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Hill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wei avoids it really well and circles away.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wei avoids it really well and circles away.
Tal Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hill defends it nicely.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hill - the referee stops the clock and Wei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hill. Wei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hill swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hill misses its target.
Tal Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hill moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hill gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wei kicks Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wei tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wei to the ground. Wei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wei defends it nicely.
Wei tries to counter with a clinch but Hill shakes him off and moves away.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill is looking to counter the offense by Wei and move into the clinch.
Quek Wei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tal Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Hill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tal Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quek Wei! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei wants to counter with a clinch but Yan pushes him away.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yan pinned against the cage. Yan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yan cracks Wei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei tries to counter with a clinch but Yan shakes him off and moves away.
Yan misses with a wild body shot.
Wei moves away from the strike by Yan.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei slips a jab from Yan.#T1#
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Yan gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yan with a jab.
Yan misses with a wild body shot.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yan tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Yan lands a glancing blow to the side of Wei's head.
Yan connects with a right hand. Wei shakes it off.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Yan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yan throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
Sergei Yan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan throws a series of strikes that have Wei backpedaling.
Yan throws a shot from downtown. Wei moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Yan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yan looks to land a left hand but Wei moved out of range nicely.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Wei moves out of range as Yan strikes.
Yan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yan misses with a two punch combination.
Yan throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Yan misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Wei counters by moving into the clinch.
Yan jumps guard but Wei stands there with Yan around his waist. Yan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wei wants a takedown.
Yan stalling the fight.
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Wei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yan.
Wei tries to counter with a clinch but Yan shakes him off and moves away.
Yan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wei should have avoided that one.
Wei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yan defends well and Wei ends up having to push Yan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yan lands with a good body shot.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Sergei Yan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Yan misses the target.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yan swings widly with a right hand
and Wei counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Yan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yan's waist but Yan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Wei looks winded!
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yan.
Wei walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Yan dominated that round.
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#
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Sergei Yan is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Yan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wei slips a straight right by Yan.
Wei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yan misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yan.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yan sprawls well. Yan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Yan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Yan missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
Yan throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yan swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Yan lands a jab.#T2#
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Yan. That snapped Wei's head back.
Yan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wei.
Decent striking displayed by Yan there.
Wei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan stuffs the takedown.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yan.
Wei walks into a left hand. #T3#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Yan misses its intended target.
Wei blocks a jab.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Yan misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yan sets himself, and Wei steps forward looking for the clinch! Yan avoids it this time.
Yan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei avoids the body shot from Yan.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.#T4#
Yan cracks Wei with a good jab.
Wei is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wei.
Yan just misses with a punch to the body.
Yan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Wei defending well as Yan loads up on a big left hand.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yan avoids it really well and circles away.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Yan sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Yan dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yan throws a right and a left that Wei avoids nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan clobbers Wei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yan misses with the combination.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yan is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Yan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Wei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yan misses with a straight right.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
Yan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Yan as Wei shoots in.
Good shot there by Yan.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Yan throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Yan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wei under the eye.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Yan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wei.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yan avoids it really well and circles away.
Wei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yan finds it's way round the side to connect with Wei's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Yan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wei moves away.
Wei looks for a takedown but Yan sprawls well.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Yan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Yan, which made it look bad.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan throws a looping overhand right but Wei ducks down to avoid it.
Yan misses the shot to the body.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wei.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Yan misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yan's waist but Yan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wei off to one side.
Sergei Yan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Yan.
Wei wants to counter the offense by Yan and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Yan! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Wei has one foot on Nakamura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage. #TD#
Nakamura lands a takedown into 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!
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei 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.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
#T1#
Wei 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.
Wei pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
Wei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Wei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wei is controlling Nakamura's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#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.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wei closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei stuffs the takedown.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wei unleashes a big counter combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Wei gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Wei manages to retain guard.
Wei pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Wei moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wei as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Wei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Wei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wei avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
#TD#
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wei managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura cracks Wei with a solid left hand.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura passes Wei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wei can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
Wei is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura lands with some strikes.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Wei wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wei can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wei is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura landing punches.
Nakamura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura lands a couple of good shots and Wei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Nakamura wants to control but Wei is keeping busy.#SUB#
Nakamura tightening his grip on Wei, looking for the choke.
Wei trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes.
Wei just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nakamura lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nakamura is persistently looking for the submission but Wei is defending it well.
Nakamura is landing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Wei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wei wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei wants to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.#T1#
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wei defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Wei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura sets himself, and Wei steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Wei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.#TD#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wei defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Wei preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
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.
Nakamura is thwarting Wei's attempts to control the position.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura winds up and cracks Wei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Wei dodges it nicely.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinya Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A very excited looking Rinya Nakamura 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Yan throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Yan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
Yan misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Yan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wei.
An attempted straight right counter from Yan misses the target.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Yan.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Yan throws a combination that misses
and Wei counters with a series of strikes. Yan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left lands for Yan.
Yan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Yan as Wei shoots in.
The fighters circling - Yan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Yan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Yan does no damage.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.#T3#
Wei slips a jab from Yan.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Yan.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Yan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Wei shoots and misses
letting Yan counter with a right hand.
Yan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Wei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Yan. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Yan sizes up Wei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yan throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yan scores with a punch to the head.
Yan looks to land a combination but Wei avoids it well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yan misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Yan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yan misses with a double jab.
Yan stuffs the takedown.
Yan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Wei shoots in and bounces Yan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Yan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yan looking for a sweep. Not yet Yan, not yet.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yan is keeping the position for now.
Yan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wei passes Yan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wei.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wei throwing shots but Yan is blocking nicely.
Yan trying to control here.
Wei passes to side control.
Yan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Wei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wei misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Wei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
An elbow from Wei crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Wei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Yan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yan down.
Wei in side control, throwing shots but Yan defends.
Wei in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Wei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wei. #T4#
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.
Wei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yan tries to get out of the position.
Wei in side control, throwing shots but Yan defends.
Wei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yan is avoiding damage well.
Yan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei throws a strike aimed at the side of Yan's head but Yan avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wei shoots and misses
enabling Yan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quek Wei 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei fails with the takedown.
Yan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Yan misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Yan, which made it look bad.
Sergei Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan throws a series of punches but Wei moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Yan.#T1#
Yan swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yan defends it well.
Yan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wei counters with a straight right hand.
Yan thuds a left hand into Wei's body.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yan slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergei Yan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Yan misses with a looping left.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Yan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yan throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Yan sprawls well.
A left lands for Yan.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Yan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei. #T4#
Yan throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei tries for a takedown but Yan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Yan misses.
Yan throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei with the counter takedown but Yan avoids it easily.
Yan loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Yan! |
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