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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Daicse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laguera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daicse.
Daicse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daicse throwing a counter right hand but Laguera manages to avoid it.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daicse throws a right hand that Laguera ducks under and follows up with a left that Laguera also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Daicse finds it's target.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Daicse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Laguera there.
Daicse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laguera avoids it really well and circles away.
Laguera unleashes a big counter combination but Daicse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Laguera misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Daicse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laguera won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laguera struggling a bit here.
Laguera tries to control but Daicse manages to take his back.
Laguera just trying to survive but Daicse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daicse has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laguera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Laguera regains half guard.
Laguera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laguera is doing well to control the position and prevent Daicse from advancing to side control.
Laguera is not content to let Daicse control the position.#T3#
Laguera wants to get back to full guard.
Laguera wants to control but Daicse passes into side.
Laguera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Daicse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laguera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Daicse swings around for an armbar but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daicse's guard.#T4#
Laguera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daicse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Daicse's legs - danger averted.
Laguera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daicse is trying to control the position but Laguera postures up.
Daicse is really struggling to control Laguera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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 Mark Daicse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laguera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daicse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laguera cracks Daicse with a good jab.
Mark Daicse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daicse counters with a big right hand! Oh Laguera is in trouble here! Daicse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Daicse!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Daicse thanked BANZAI NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Daicse punishes Rizzveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Daicse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzveira.
Rizzveira with the counter takedown but Daicse avoids it easily.
A head kick by Daicse misses
and Daicse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daicse finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzveira's head. #CUT#It looks like Baro Rizzveira has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rizzveira.
Rizzveira tries to land a front kick but Daicse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzveira blocks a jab.
Rizzveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daicse throws a right and a left that Rizzveira avoids nicely.
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Rizzveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzveira misses with a wild body shot.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daicse digs a good body shot into Rizzveira's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daicse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Rizzveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daicse sprawls well initially but Rizzveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira wants to pass the guard but Daicse is defending well.
Daicse trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rizzveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daicse desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Daicse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Daicse wants to hold on but Rizzveira pushes him away.
Daicse is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rizzveira wants to control the pace but Daicse is squirming around nicely.
Daicse taking shots to the head.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
Rizzveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daicse is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzveira throws some wild stikes that Daicse manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Rizzveira looking to ground and pound but Daicse is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daicse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rizzveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse wants to control but Rizzveira is having none of it.
Daicse is trying to escape the mount.
Rizzveira unloads with some shots from mount but Daicse bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Rizzveira.#T4#
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daicse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daicse shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Rizzveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is having none of it.
Daicse is looking to get to half guard.
Daicse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rizzveira working for a guillotine from mount but Daicse is in no mood to give up.
Daicse holds on for dear life, controlling Rizzveira's posture momentarily.
Daicse tries to hold on but Rizzveira postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baro Rizzveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baro Rizzveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daicse scores with a three punch combo!
Daicse misses with a straight right.
Daicse throws a nice looking combination but Rizzveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Daicse misses its intended target.
Rizzveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daicse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizzveira but Rizzveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Rizzveira tries to counter it with a takedown but Daicse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daicse.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzveira. Rizzveira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Daicse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzveira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzveira tries to move into range but Daicse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rizzveira misses with a body kick.
Daicse misses the shot to the body.
Daicse lands with a nice combination. Rizzveira backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Rizzveira is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Daicse ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rizzveira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Miller shoots and misses
and Daicse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daicse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daicse.
Miller blocks a head kick by Daicse.
Miller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daicse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daicse sprawls well. Daicse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Daicse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daicse lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daicse throws out the jab.
Daicse moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Miller is rocked!
Miller loses concentration momentarily and Daicse pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Miller crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Daicse finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Daicse!
After the big win, Mark Daicse made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Sergio Miller had this to say: 'This loss is tough, but it's not the end. It's just part of the journey. I’m more determined than ever to reach my goals.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Fritz tries to clinch but Daicse moves out of range.
Fritz tries to clinch but Daicse moves out of range.
Daicse slips a jab and a cross from Fritz.
Daicse tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fritz looks for a takedown but Daicse sprawls well.
Daicse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daicse stuffs the takedown attempt from Fritz. Fritz gets slowly back to his feet.
Daicse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fritz is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daicse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark Daicse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fritz's head.
Daicse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fritz.
Mark Daicse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Fritz.
Fritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Daicse lands a really nice looking cross but Fritz seems unphased.
#ROC#Fritz is rocked!
Daicse is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fritz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Daicse!
Mark Daicse very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Daicse connects with a leg kick.
Daicse throws a nice looking combination but Marin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Marin clinches with his opponent.
Daicse is trying to break the clinch but Marin is controlling him.
The referee calls for Marin to work.
Marin controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Marin.
Daicse tries to break the clinch but Marin is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daicse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marin keeps control of Daicse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin gets through Daicse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daicse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daicse working hard to break the clinch.
Marin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daicse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Marin lands a shoulder strike.
Marin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daicse is looking to break free of the clinch but Marin has double underhooks.
Marin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daicse's efforts to push away.
Daicse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
Marin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marin.
Marin is working Daicse over against the cage.
Marin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daicse tries to break free but Marin pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Marin.
Marin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daicse or not.
Marin keeps control of Daicse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marin stalling.
Marin stalls. #T2#
Daicse wants to get back to striking at distance but Marin won't allow it.
Daicse has had enough of the clinch but Marin keeps him there for the moment.
Daicse working hard to break the clinch.
Marin lands a body shot.
Daicse tries to break the clinch but Marin is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Marin.
Marin lands with a right to the head.
Marin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marin avoiding damage.
Marin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A frustrated look appears on Daicse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daicse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Daicse is looking to break free of the clinch but Marin has double underhooks.
Daicse is trying to break the clinch but Marin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Marin.
Marin pushes Daicse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daicse backwards.
Marin slowing the pace effectively.
Marin prevents Daicse from breaking the clinch.
Marin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daicse is looking to break free of the clinch but Marin has double underhooks.
Marin stalling in the clinch.
Marin scores with a shot to the side of Daicse's head.
Daicse working hard to break the clinch.
Daicse misses with a punch on the inside.
Marin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daicse has had enough of the clinch but Marin keeps him there for the moment.
Marin lands a hook that snaps the head of Daicse backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marin.#T4#
Marin lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Daicse is rocked!
Daicse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daicse is still on wobbly legs! Can Marin finish him?
Marin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daicse is trying to force a seperation but Marin has the dominant position.
Marin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daicse's efforts to push away.
Marin slowing the pace effectively.
Marin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marin.
Marin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daicse! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marin is unloading with more strikes now! Daicse drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Marin! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Estrada looks to clinch
and Daicse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daicse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daicse misses with a hook.
Estrada wants to clinch.
Daicse counters with a body kick.
Daicse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Estrada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Estrada tries to clinch there but Daicse circles away.
Estrada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estrada blocks a head kick by Daicse.
Estrada throws a big counter combination but Daicse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Estrada there.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Daicse avoids them all with ease.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Daicse avoids them all with ease.
Kaleb Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daicse thuds his right hand into Estrada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Estrada misses with a double jab.
Daicse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Estrada has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Estrada.
Estrada misses with an uppercut. Daicse saw that one coming.#T1#
Daicse cracks a nice hook into Estrada's ribs.
Daicse scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Estrada drops Daicse with a right and a left! Estrada comes rushing in but Daicse regains his composure and manages to keep Estrada in guard.
#ROC#Daicse is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Daicse has been cut.
Daicse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daicse is still in real trouble! Can Estrada finish him?#ES2#
Daicse is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Daicse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrada drops Daicse with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Daicse! Estrada dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleb Estrada! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Daicse misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Mcintyre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Daicse is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcintyre.
Mcintyre wants to pass to mount but Daicse is defending the position.
Mcintyre trying to control from half guard but Daicse is working away.
Mcintyre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daicse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcintyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcintyre is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Daicse is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gavyn Mcintyre! |
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