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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Paprikas lands with a shot to the body.
Paprikas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loman circles away quickly and effectively.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Paprikas misses.
Paprikas thuds a left hand into Loman's body.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Paprikas, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Paprikas against the cage but Paprikas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas wants to clinch up but Loman keeps it at a distance.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loman.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Paprikas lands but Loman takes it in his stride. #T1#
Loman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loman looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loman is looking for the big counter here.
Loman throws a leg kick
and Paprikas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Loman drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loman.
Loman trying to stall but Paprikas improves his position.
A short uppercut from Loman.
Loman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paprikas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside.
Loman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paprikas blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loman tries for a takedown but Paprikas circles away easily
and Paprikas counters with a straight right hand.
Paprikas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Paprikas catches Loman right on the button with a cross.
Paprikas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paprikas stalks Loman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loman's face. Loman staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick and Loman moves out of range easily.
Paprikas 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.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman feints the counter takedown.
Loman throws a lazy body kick
and Paprikas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman tries to bum rush Paprikas with a series of wild strikes but Paprikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Loman rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Loman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Paprikas. #CL2#
Loman clinches. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch but Loman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paprikas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Loman clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Loman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paprikas throws a combination. Loman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loman shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Loman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paprikas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Loman slams his shin into Paprikas's torso.
Paprikas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paprikas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loman.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Loman moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas moves out of range of the leg kick from Loman.
Loman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Paprikas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Loman moves out of range.
#CL2#
Loman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Paprikas throws a chopping leg kick but Loman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paprikas throws a big counter combination but Loman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paprikas misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Paprikas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Loman dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Loman's head and hops out.
Paprikas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Paprikas lands a head kick. Loman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with an outside leg kick.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with a two punch combo.
Paprikas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loman obliges.#T4#
Loman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loman can do to turn this around?
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!
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that second round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman throws a body kick that misses.
Paprikas throws a quick counter head kick but Loman was just out of range.
Paprikas misses with a low kick.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.
Loman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas throws a right hand that Loman ducks under and follows up with a left that Loman also avoids with ease.
Loman dodges the punch combination from Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paprikas circles away.#T1#
Paprikas stuffs the takedown attempt from Loman. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprikas lands a body shot.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loman is defended easily by Paprikas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paprikas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paprikas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paprikas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loman somewhat.
Paprikas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Paprikas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Loman shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paprikas is fending him off so far but Loman persists. Nope, Paprikas circles away and we're back to standing.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paprikas tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paprikas to the ground. Paprikas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paprikas throws a head kick that half lands.
Loman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paprikas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loman.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Paprikas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loman fails to land with a series of punches.
Paprikas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paprikas throws a low kick but Loman moves out of range easily.
Loman dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paprikas works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loman misses with a takedown
and Paprikas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paprikas, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Stephen Loman spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to say, thanks for all support me today im sorry i am not enough for this fight but i do my best and my best is not enough. Bounce back Snipers'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Loman.
Stephen Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. 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.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is working for takedown but Loman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Loman jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loman has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Loman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loman defends it well.
Loman is looking to escape.
Loman moves into full guard.
#T2#
Loman is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up.
Loman postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loman defends it easily.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Loman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Loman wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Loman.
Loman in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control Loman's posture but Loman avoids it.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loman kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loman circles away.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loman tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson 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.
#SUB#
Loman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Loman is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR#
Stephen Loman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loman tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson has Loman pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loman throws a big elbow that misses.
Loman wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Loman 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.
Loman wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Loman has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loman's guard.#REVB#
Loman 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.#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SU#
Loman stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Loman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Stephen Loman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loman stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loman leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loman is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Loman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jackson rushes Loman and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loman is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Loman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Loman gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Loman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Roy Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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