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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Lausa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Lausa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lausa persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lausa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Lausa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lausa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenel Lausa.
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Lausa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Lausa wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Lausa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Lausa tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Lausa backing up. Lausa nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Lausa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lausa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lausa looks winded!
Lausa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Lausa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lausa throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lausa! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
In defeat, Jenel Lausa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM SORRY'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Lausa.
Lausa throws a shot from downtown. Joyce moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Lausa shoots in and gets a takedown into Joyce's guard.
Joyce has a closed guard, preventing Lausa from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lausa works over Joyce with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lausa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joyce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lausa scoring with some ground and pound.
Lausa trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
Lausa wants to stand and escape but instead Joyce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lausa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lausa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lausa pulls Joyce in close to prevent any damage.
Joyce trying to control the position from guard on top but Lausa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lausa has his hands on Joyce's head, controlling the position.
Lausa keeping moving, preventing Joyce from controlling successfully.
Lausa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lausa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joyce advances position into side control!
Lausa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joyce off and has taken his back!
Joyce is trying to break free.
Joyce is working hard here to advance position.
Lausa is working the ground and pound. Can Joyce escape?
Joyce turns into Lausa and is now in his guard.
Joyce won't allow Lausa to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lausa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joyce escapes and throws Lausa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Joyce working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Joyce stalls from top position.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lausa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lausa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lausa is looking to regain half guard here but Joyce keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joyce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lausa keeps working.
Joyce tries to move to mount but Lausa blocks the move with his legs.
Lausa struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joel Joyce will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Joyce rushes Lausa and presses him up against the cage.
Lausa is trying to break free.
Joyce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lausa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joyce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joyce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joyce lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Lausa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyce uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joyce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lausa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joyce, into his guard. #REVB#
Jenel Lausa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a triangle but Lausa pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Lausa lands a couple of elbows.
Lausa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lausa is working Joyce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lausa throwing strikes from guard but Joyce blocks nicely.
Lausa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyce is trying to control the position but Lausa postures up.
Lausa is working Joyce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lausa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lausa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lausa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joyce's head.
Joyce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lausa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Lausa wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving.
Joyce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lausa controls the pace.
Lausa postures up.
Lausa cracks Joyce with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a triangle but Lausa pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Lausa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joyce, up you get! #TD2#
Lausa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lausa wants to control but Joyce is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lausa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lausa is nestled in close to Joyce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Joyce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lausa pulls his head out easily.
Lausa working Joyce over with strikes.
Lausa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lausa throws a strike but Joyce avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lausa throws a sloppy strike and Joyce has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lausa is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joyce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Joyce!
Jenel Lausa was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM SORRY'. |
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