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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Piotr catches Orohena with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Piotr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orohena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Piotr does it's job there.
Orohena is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piotr.
Piotr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piotr lunges at Orohena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orohena's hand.
Piotr lands a right hook to the body.
Piotr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orohenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piotr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piotr with a nice cross.
Orohena cracks Piotr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piotr lands with a nice combination. Orohena backs away looking to recover.
Piotr cracks a nice hook into Orohena's ribs.
Piotr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orohena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piotr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piotr connects with a jab.
Orohena takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piotr scores with a body shot.
Piotr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orohena under the eye.#T1#
Piotr digs a good hook to Orohena's body.
Maciej Piotr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Piotr.#ROC#Orohena is rocked!
Piotr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Orohena! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Maciej Piotr!
Maciej Piotr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Orohena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Max Orohena has been cut.
Orohena jabs Manning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Orohena misses.
A clash of legs there as Manning blocks the low kick.
Orohena misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
Orohena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orohena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orohena throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orohena looks to land a right hand but Manning moved out of range.
Orohena lands with a nice body kick.
Manning keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orohena throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Orohena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orohena throws a leg kick
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orohena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manning moves away.
Manning on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Manning has been cut.
Orohena takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
Manning wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Orohena.
Manning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orohena dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manning. That did some damage!
Manning misses with a low kick.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Orohena misses.
Manning seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Manning as he connects with a hook.
Manning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
Orohena takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Manning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manning is breathing heavily.
Orohena throws a leg kick but Manning sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Orohena feints and as Manning raises his hands in defense, Orohena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orohena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orohena tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manning tries to get out of the position.
Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orohena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manning keeping full guard, as Orohena tries to pass.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manning checks a leg kick.
Orohena misses with a combination
and Orohena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Orohena has knocked Manning down with a huge combo! Orohena steps away and waves a wobbly Manning back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Manning is rocked!
Orohena staying out of range there.
Manning gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Orohena points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Manning wakes up just in time to hear Orohena thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Orohena!
Max Orohena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ryan Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to Max, he was the better fighter tonight, I’m gunna take some time off and come back stronger'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Orohena fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Oumardipov has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Orohena, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orohena lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Orohena sends Oumardipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orohena is motioning to the referee to let Oumardipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Oumardipov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena throws a leg kick which misses Oumardipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Oumardipov tries to avoid it.
Orohena jabs Oumardipov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oumardipov is breathing heavily.
Orohena circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Oumardipov to the canvas! Oumardipov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Orohena keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
An out of breath Max Orohena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kyung Sam slips a jab and a cross from Orohena.
Orohena moves to clinch but Kyung Sam breaks away #TD#
and Kyung Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kyung Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Orohena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyung Sam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kyung Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard.
Kyung Sam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orohena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Orohena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyung Sam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kyung Sam tries to get out of the position.
Kyung Sam is trying to stand up here but Orohena is controlling him well.
Orohena wants to control but Kyung Sam is keeping him busy.
Orohena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kyung Sam is controlling Orohena's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Kyung Sam is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Kyung Sam has one foot on Orohena's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Orohena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orohena throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kyung Sam counters with a single leg into guard. Orohena didn't expect that.
Kyung Sam postures up in Orohena's guard and throws a big left but Orohena blocks it.
Kyung Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Orohena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orohena wants to sweep but no luck.
Orohena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyung Sam.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyung Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyung Sam wants to control from the top but Orohena keeps moving. #T2#
Kyung Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orohena wants to sweep but no luck.
Orohena keeping moving, preventing Kyung Sam from controlling successfully.
Kyung Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kyung Sam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kyung Sam cracks Orohena with a solid left hand.
Kyung Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orohena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyung Sam trying to control but Orohena is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kyung Sam throwing strikes but missing.
Kyung Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orohena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyung Sam is one step ahead there.
Kyung Sam wants to control from the top but Orohena keeps moving.
Kyung Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyung Sam postures up in Orohena's guard and throws a big left but Orohena blocks it.
Kyung Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard.
Kyung Sam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orohena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyung Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orohena keeping moving, preventing Kyung Sam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orohena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyung Sam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orohena tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kyung Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard.
Kyung Sam trying to control but Orohena is working from the bottom.
Orohena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyung Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kyung Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orohena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orohena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Kyung Sam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Orohena thuds a left hand into Kyung Sam's body.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kyung Sam takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyung Sam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orohena can do to turn this around?
Kyung Sam keeps control of Orohena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kyung Sam has Orohena pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyung Sam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orohena tumbling to the mat - Kyung Sam dives into Orohena's guard.
Orohena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyung Sam's guard. #REVB#
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orohena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orohena trying to control but Kyung Sam is working from the bottom.
Kyung Sam wants to sweep but no luck.
Orohena trying to control but Kyung Sam is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kyung Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orohena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orohena trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyung Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyung Sam wants to stand but Orohena is controlling the position.
Kyung Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orohena on the ground.
Kyung Sam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orohena advances position into side control!
Kyung Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyung Sam wants to control but Orohena postures up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyung Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orohena lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kyung Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orohena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orohena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyung Sam keeps working.
Orohena in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orohena grinds an elbow into Kyung Sam's temple.
Orohena working the ground and pound.#T3#
Kyung Sam is not content to let Orohena control the position.
Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orohena working away.
Orohena wants to control but Kyung Sam is keeping him busy.
Orohena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kyung Sam is trying to get back to his feet.
Kyung Sam taking punishment in the form of punches.
Orohena is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC2#Kyung Sam is rocked!
Orohena working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Kyung Sam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyung Sam can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd goes nuts as Orohena knocks Kyung Sam out cold with a massive hammerfist! Orohena Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
A victorious Max Orohena 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Orohena misses with a looping right.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lewis stalks Orohena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orohena's face. Orohena staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Max Orohena has been cut.
Orohena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Orohena throws a wild body kick that Lewis sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orohena takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis looking for a takedown.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orohena has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Orohena. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Lewis.
Orohena looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Orohena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orohena scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Orohena.
Nice sprawl there from Orohena as Lewis shoots in.
Orohena thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orohena throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
Orohena works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orohena swivels and escapes.#T2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orohena as he avoids it easily.
Orohena throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orohena.
Lewis shapes to counter with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orohena.
Lewis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Orohena prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orohena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orohena pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lewis looks winded!
Orohena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Orohena lands a big right hand that sends Lewis crashing to the mat! Orohena stays standing though and waves Lewis back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Javier Lewis has been cut.
Orohena throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Orohena tries to land a leg kick but Lewis saw it coming and moves away.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orohena drops Lewis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lewis! Orohena dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Orohena!
An out of breath Max Orohena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
AI slips a jab from Orohena.
Orohena misses the jab.
AI appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orohena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
AI swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orohena misses the jab.
It looked like AI was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orohena.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AI swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
AI defending well as Orohena loads up on a big left hand.
Orohena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. AI does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like AI wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orohena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
AI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orohena scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orohena misses with a looping left.
Orohena misses with an uppercut. AI saw that one coming.
AI uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
A quick step to the side and AI tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orohena doesn't manage to clinch there - AI circles away.
AI went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Orohena throws a left and a right that both miss
and AI counters with a left and a right that stings Orohena.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but AI bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orohena throws a combination that misses
and AI counters with a stiff right hand.
Orohena misses with a hook.
Orohena tries to close the distance and clinch but AI swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Orohena looks to move away, AI throws a big counter combo but Orohena just gets out of the way.
Orohena throws a lazy uppercut
and AI counters with a big right hand! Oh Orohena is in trouble here! AI follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha AI! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Konabe takes one to the chin there.
Orohena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orohena misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Konabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orohena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orohena misses with a looping left.
Konabe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Orohena blocks it well.
Konabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orohena misses with a hook. Konabe ducked under it nicely.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.#CL2#
Konabe clinches. #BC#
Orohena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Konabe darts in and clinches Orohena up against the cage.
Konabe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orohena's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Konabe jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orohena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Konabe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orohena defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Orohena avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Konabe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orohena preventing the sweep.
Konabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orohena is looking to stand up but Konabe won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.#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.
The fighters circling - Orohena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orohena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orohena sets himself, and Konabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Orohena avoids it this time.
Konabe moves forwards but Orohena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konabe shoots in for a double leg but Orohena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Konabe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Konabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konabe ducks under a wild hook from Orohena.
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Konabe throws a right and a left that Orohena avoids nicely.
Konabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orohena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orohena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orohena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konabe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orohena. Konabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orohena is breathing heavily.
Konabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orohena defends well and Konabe ends up having to push Orohena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Orohena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
It looked like Orohena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konabe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe tries to bum rush Orohena with a series of wild strikes but Orohena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Konabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Konabe tries for a takedown but Orohena manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Konabe gets control of Orohena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Konabe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Konabe working for a triangle but Orohena defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU#
Orohena stands and steps away. Konabe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.
Konabe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Orohena misses with an uppercut. Konabe saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Orohena. No joy for Konabe on that attempt.
Orohena lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Max Orohena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orohena loads up on a big right hand but Konabe slips the punch.
Orohena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konabe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orohena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orohena moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKonabe.
Orohena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Max Orohena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orohena throws a jab but it's blocked by Konabe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Orohena, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Orohena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orohena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konabe.
Orohena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orohena is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orohena throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Konabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orohena's guard.
Orohena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konabe controls the pace.
Orohena wants to stand up but Konabe is controlling him.
Orohena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orohena tries to get out of the position.
Konabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konabe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Konabe gets to his feet - Orohena follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Konabe fails with the takedown.
Konabe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orohena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orohena wants it to stay on the feet.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orohena on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orohena lands a nice hook to Konabe's body. Konabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Konabe staying out of range there.#T2#
Konabe lands a jab-cross combination.
Orohena looks to score with a jab to the body but Konabe is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konabe wants to clinch up but Orohena keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Konabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orohena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konabe is in Orohena's guard.
Konabe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Orohena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konabe throwing strikes but missing.
Konabe throwing strikes from guard but Orohena blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Konabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Orohena is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konabe tries to clinch there but Orohena circles away.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orohena throws a right and a left that Konabe avoids nicely. #CL2#
Konabe clinches with his opponent.
Konabe prevents a body shot from Orohena.
Konabe takes a shot to the head.
Orohena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Konabe tries to pull guard but Orohena won't allow it.
Orohena misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Konabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konabe tries to clinch but Orohena moves out of range.
Orohena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Konabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orohena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konabe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poma Konabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Orohena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Orohena swinging wildly here.
Konabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Orohena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Konabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Konabe moves in looking to clinch but Orohena pushes him off.
Konabe fails to land the takedown.
Orohena throws a hook but Konabe blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Konabe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Konabe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Konabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orohena scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Konabe clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Konabe.
Konabe fails to pull guard.
Max Orohena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poma Konabe.#T1##BC#
Orohena manages to break the clinch.
Konabe is looking to clinch.
Orohena throws a nice looking combination but Konabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Orohena is winning the standup battle so far.
Orohena missing with a left hand there. Konabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orohena but Orohena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konabe moves out of range of the strikes.
Konabe takes one on the button.
Konabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Orohena circles away.
Konabe slips under a jab.
Konabe dives in and grabs Orohena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orohena pushes down on Konabe's head and hops out.
Orohena throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Konabe counters by clinching up. #BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch.
Orohena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2##CL2#
Konabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Konabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Konabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orohena walks away with a smile on his face. Konabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Konabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konabe shoots for a takedown but Orohena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orohena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Konabe is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Konabe gets a takedown into half guard.
Orohena is looking to escape.
Konabe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Konabe seems to be working for a kimura but Orohena defends the submission attempt.
Konabe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konabe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Konabe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konabe lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Konabe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Konabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konabe controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orohena.
Konabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orohena.
Konabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orohena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Orohena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orohena 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Orohena! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Orohena lands with a shot to the body.
Orohena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Dinny counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orohena lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Orohena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orohena swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Orohena cracks Dinny with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dinny looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orohena finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orohena shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dinny takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Orohena sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dinny bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Orohena! |
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