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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Wan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Horn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot. Horn throws a right and a left that both miss. Wan misses with a kick to the body #TD# and Horn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wan! Wan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# Horn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Horn jumps guard.
#SU2# Wan stands up from Horn's guard - Wan perhaps looking for a knockout. Wan takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses. #T1# Horn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wan feints a counter leg kick. Wan misses with a straight right. #TD# Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Wan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Horn. Wan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wan misses with a low kick as Horn jumps back. Horn tries for a takedown but Wan circles away easily and Wan counters with a left to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Wan swinging wildly here.
Horn slips a straight right by Wan.#TD# Horn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Horn wants to control from the top but Wan keeps moving. #ES2# Wan pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3# Nice sprawl there from Wan as Horn shoots in. Wan throws a one two combo.
Wan throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it. Horn slips a jab from Wan. Horn blocks a low kick nicely. Horn scores with a shot to the body.
Wan jabs at Horn's body. Horn lands with a slapping head kick. Horn lands a lovely overhand right. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Horn! Wan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Horn! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Arroyo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wan under the eye. Wan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo. A punch combination from Wan misses. Arroyo misses with a straight right. Wan only half commits to the counter leg kick. We've been told by Arroyo's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice uppercut there from Wan. Arroyo throws a quick inside leg kick. Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Wan avoids it. Wan throws a jab but it's blocked by Arroyo. Wan scores with a jab to the body. Good exchange - Arroyo coming out on top. Arroyo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arroyo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the liver by Wan. Beautiful body shot. Arroyo throws a leg kick but Wan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.#T1# Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wan moves away. Wan ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo. Wan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo. A countering left hand to the body from Wan misses. Arroyo clobbers Wan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
Wan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wan lands with a right hand. Arroyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Arroyo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Wan does no damage. And Arroyo counters with a quick kick to the body but Wan blocks it. Wan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arroyo. Arroyo obviously looking to wear him down.
Arroyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arroyo throws a push kick but Wan slaps the foot to one side. Wan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wan slips a straight right by Arroyo. No joy there for Wan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wan misses with a combination
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Wan is rocked! A shot to the liver by Arroyo. Beautiful body shot. Wan is still on wobbly legs! Can Arroyo finish him? Wan looks winded! Arroyo cracks Wan with a left hook right on the temple and Wan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Arroyo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Wan is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Arroyo! Robert Arroyo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wan. Wan misses with a few strikes there.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wan counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt. Wan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Walker lands a head kick!
Wan misses with a low kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. A nice leg kick from Wan, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walker lands with a right hand. Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Wan. A swing and a miss from Walker. Wan is looking to counter punch.#T1# Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good shot there by Wan. Wan misses with a double jab.
Walker misses with a hook. Walker misses with an uppercut. Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Walker thows a left - swing and a miss! A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target. Wan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wan thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Walker misses with a straight right. Wan looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well. Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wan missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wan. Wan slips under a jab. Wan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# A big left from Walker misses. Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Wan counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Wan to acknowledge the strikes. 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! Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wan misses with a wild body shot. Wan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker. Walker misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Wan misses its target. Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Walker misses with a shot to the body and Wan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walker throws out a counter right but Wan avoids it with no problem. Wan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab. Wan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters circle, before Walker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aiden Walker! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1# Wan lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover. Knight throws a half hearted mid kick. Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wan cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Knight tried to score with a low kick but Wan checks it. Knight misses with a body kick. Wan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight. As Knight backs off Wan throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all. Knight pushes Wan away with a front kick. Wan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Knight checks a leg kick. It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wan can pounce on him.
#T1# Knight looks to land a body kick but Wan moved away. Greg Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Wan. Knight blocks a low kick nicely. Knight looks to throw a body kick and Wan counters with a nice uppercut. Wan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely. Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wan throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wan throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease. As Wan backs away, Knight returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Knight checks a low kick from Wan. Wan throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range. Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Wan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Knight catches Wan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wan cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs. Wan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt. Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wan lands with a shot to the body. Knight throws a right and a left that both miss. Knight throws a leg kick and Wan counters with a two punch combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet. Knight misses with a straight right. Wan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily. Wan slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Wan off balance momentarily. Wan lands a jab to Knight's midsection. Knight takes a swing at Wan's ribcage but misses. #T4# Wan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wan motions for Knight to come forward. Wan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wan throws a body kick that misses. A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination. Wan throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Wan. Beautiful body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Wan blocks the leg kick.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Wan counters with a nice leg kick. Knight throws a leg kick and Wan counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Wan tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A big right from Knight misses. Knight throws a body shot but no joy. Wan with the inside leg kick. Knight swings for the body but Wan moves out of range.
Wan stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight checks a leg kick. Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Wan lands with a good body shot. Wan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Wan misses with a looping right. Wan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knight back to the cage. Wan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wan closes the distance and lands a one-two. Knight is looking to land body kicks. Wan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Huan Wan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Knight throws a series of punches but Wan moves out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Wan. #CL# Knight gets a clinch. Wan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Wan moves out of range of the body kick from Knight.
#T2# Wan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knight in his tracks. Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wan misses with a wild body shot. Wan cracks Knight with a good jab. Wan scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Knight moves into range and clinches up with Wan.#BC# Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination. Wan cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head. Wan is working the combinations to good effect here. Knight ducks under a wild hook from Wan. Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3# Wan swinging wildly here.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter. Knight throws a leg kick and Wan counters with a left and a right that stings Knight. Knight throws a body kick that misses. Knight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wan takes one to the side of the head.
Wan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Knight misses with a body kick. Despite the aggression on Wan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Knight throws a leg kick but Wan checks it. Wan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL# Knight instigates a clinch. #T4# Wan is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position. Knight working aggressively here.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight throws a body kick that misses and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well. Wan stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken. Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wan lands with a good body shot. Wan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight. Knight checks a leg kick nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Wan throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease. Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wan lands a right hook to the body.
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight is looking to slow Wan down with leg kicks. Knight with a nice calf kick. Wan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wan with a nice calf kick. A punch combination from Wan misses. Knight throws a nice outside leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Wan there. Wan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. 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! Wan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Knight looks to land a body kick but Wan moved away. Wan misses with a low kick.
Wan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knight misses with a low kick as Wan jumps back. Wan thuds a left hand into Knight's body. Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Wan sees coming a mile off. Knight throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight. Wan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Wan swinging wildly here.
Knight misses the shot to the body. Knight throws a front kick aimed at Wan's knee but Wan avoids it well. Wan scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wan checks a leg kick nicely. Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Wan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice jab there from Knight. An inside leg kick from Knight misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wan.#T3# Knight dodges the punch combination from Wan.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wan. Wan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Knight counters with a nice kick to the body. Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Knight scores with a nice body kick.
Wan throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Wan.
Wan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# A jab lands there for Wan. Wan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Knight moves into range and clinches up with Wan. Wan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wan wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head. Wan has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment. Knight tries a body shot but Wan blocks it.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wan can't break the clinch.
Greg Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Knight cracks Wan with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Huan Wan. I've got Wan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huan Wan! Huan Wan made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1# Dana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wan can pounce on him.
Dana misses with an uppercut. Wan saw that one coming. Wan cracks Dana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dana throws a lazy uppercut
and Wan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Dana. Wan does a little dance to reset his feet. Wan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wan closes the distance and lands a one-two. 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! Dana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A slow jab from Dana misses its intended target. Dana scores with a jab to the head.
Dana throws an off balance right hand
and Wan counters with a straight right hand. Wan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Dana throws a poor cross that misses
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand. Crunch! Wan slams his shin into Dana's torso.#T1# Wan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wan throws a leg kick and Dana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wan lands a jab to Dana's midsection. Dana misses with a shot to the body and Wan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dana misses with a body punch
and Wan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wan misses with a low kick.
Dana throws the left hand but Wan avoids the punch easily. Dana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wan throws a wild body kick that Dana sees coming a mile off. Dana missing with a left hand there. Wan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# A big left from Dana misses. As Dana backs off Wan throws a huge counter combo but Dana manages to avoid it all. Wan throws a nice inside leg kick. Wan lands with a hook. Dana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Dana misses with a hook
and Wan counters with a two punch combo. Dana misses with a lunging right hand
and Wan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dana misses with a looping left. Dana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dana throws a lazy right hand but Wan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dana moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dana misses with a body punch
and Wan counters with a stiff right hand. Cengiz Dana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dana misses the body punch and Wan counters with a one-two to the body. Dana misses with a lunging right hand
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Dana is rocked! Dana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a left to the body. Oh Dana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Wan sizes up Dana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wan scores with a three punch combo!
Wan cracks Dana with a hook to the temple - Dana is on wobbly legs here! Wan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dana falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Huan Wan! Jumping up and down and very excited, Huan Wan waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Wan throws a combination. Chang tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wan lands a right hook to the body.
Wan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wan misses with a double jab
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wan loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch. Wan misses with a straight left. Wan connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off. Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wan lands a lovely overhand right. Wan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wan misses with an uppercut. Wan misses with a hook. Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# Chang moves out of range as Wan strikes. Wan misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Chang slips under a jab from Wan. Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wan thows a leg kick but Chang checks it and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chang there as he acknowledges the shot. Wan misses with a kick to the body and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Chang. Chang slips under a jab from Wan. Wan misses with a double jab.
Chang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2# Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chang ducks under a wild hook from Wan. Wan throws an off balance right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Wan misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A shot to the liver by Wan. Beautiful body shot. Chang misses with a body shot
and Wan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away. Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wan throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease. Wan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand. Wan looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range. Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.#T3# Chang defending well as Wan loads up on a big left hand. Wan looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range. Wan lands a slapping body shot.
Wan cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chang scores with a body shot.
Wan misses with a shot to the body letting Chang counter with a right hand. Wan lunges at Chang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chang's hand. Wan throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away. Wan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Wan misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming. Wan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wan throws a jab when Chang was well out of range. It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wan. Wan misses with a wild combination.
Wan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wan staying out of range there. Wan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wan tries to bum rush Chang with a series of wild strikes but Chang uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wan misses with a left hand and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wan looks winded! Wan throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely. Chang looks to land a left hand but Wan moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Wan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A punch lands to the side of Wan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wan with a hook. Wan lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wan lands with a nice combination. Chang backs away looking to recover. No joy there for Wan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wan missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wan scores with a jab to the body. A combination from Wan does no damage. Chang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Chang moves out of range of the body kick. Chang throwing a counter right hand but Wan manages to avoid it. Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Wan throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Wan is rocked! Wan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wan is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him? Wan is breathing heavily. Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Chang moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Wan! Chang continues to tee off on Wan, landing with a left and a right! Chang connects with a right hand that leaves Wan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ching Chang! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 30
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Magyar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Magyar misses with an uppercut. Wan saw that one coming. Magyar misses with an uppercut. Wan saw that one coming. As Magyar looks to move away, Wan throws a big counter combo but Magyar just gets out of the way. Magyar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wan. A punch combination from Wan misses. Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magyar throws out the jab. Nice defenses there by Wan. Wan misses with a hook to the body
and Magyar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Magyar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Magyar misses with a right hand and Magyar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Magyar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magyar misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely. Wan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magyar can pounce on him.
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! Magyar fails in his attempt to clinch. Wan tries to work over Magyar's front leg with a kick but Magyar checks it. Magyar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mikki Magyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magyar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Wan throws a hook to the side of Magyar's head but Magyar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wan checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Magyar looks to move away, Wan throws a big counter combo but Magyar just gets out of the way. Magyar loads up on a big right hand but Wan slips the punch. Wan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Magyar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Magyar takes one to the chin there. Wan swings for the body but Magyar moves out of range.
Wan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magyar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wan was well out of range. Poor timing from Magyar. Wan throws a poor cross that misses
and Magyar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magyar. It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Magyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magyar throws a looping overhand right but Wan ducks down to avoid it. Magyar with a nice cross. A telegraphed right hand from Magyar misses the target. #T2##CL2# Magyar clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wan takes a shot to the head. Magyar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Magyar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Magyar. Magyar pushes Wan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Wan is rocked! Magyar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wan drops to his knees and Magyar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikki Magyar! A very excited looking Mikki Magyar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 3
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Buck. Nice straight punches there by Wan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wan. Wan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buck. Buck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Buck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Buck connects with a looping right hand.
Buck drops his hands momentarily and Wan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Vargas Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wan throws a push kick but Buck slaps the foot to one side. Wan lands the left hand. Buck throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wan counter with a right hand. Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Buck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wan throws a shot from downtown. Buck moves away and avoids it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Buck gets a clinch. Buck gets through Wan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck. Wan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wan is trying to break the clinch but Buck is controlling him. Wan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wan can't break the clinch.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wan's efforts to push away. Buck lands with a short shot to the head. Wan is trying to break the clinch but Buck has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Buck. Wan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Buck lands a nice uppercut. Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Wan is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice body punch from Buck. Buck lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Buck keeps control of Wan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Buck scores with a shot to the side of Wan's head. #ROC#Wan is rocked! Buck lands a nice uppercut. Wan is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him? Buck cracks Wan with a nice body shot. Buck unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Buck is unloading with more strikes now! Wan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vargas Buck! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1# Wan misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a solid body kick. Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Makhi Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wan misses with a leg kick and Snow counters with a thumping low kick. Snow scores with a nice body kick.
Snow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snow feints a jab promting Wan to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Snow throws a series of punches but Wan avoids them all with ease. Snow backing away here, and Wan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet. Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wan moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Wan lands with a right hand. Wan lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover. Wan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wan stalks Snow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snow's face. Snow staggers backwards, shaken. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wan takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses. Snow misses with a body shot.
#T2# Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Snow throws a head kick that misses. Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Snow with the inside leg kick. Wan throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it. Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Snow punishes Wan's body with a nice straight punch. Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wan takes a step back to recover. Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow. Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A swing and a miss from Snow. Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Snow is breathing heavily. Wan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head. Wan throws a series of strikes that have Snow backpedaling.
Snow throws a head kick that Wan semi-blocks.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook. Snow throws a head kick that misses and Wan counters with a one-two to the body. 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! Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4# Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range. Snow throws the left hand but Wan avoids the punch easily. No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Snow throws a head kick that misses. Wan misses with a leg kick and Snow counters with a two punch combo. A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range. Wan throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely. Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow thinks about countering with a head kick. Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wan at a distance.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wan.
Snow throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Snow blocks a low kick nicely. A jab lands there for Wan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow is looking to wear down Wan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wan throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wan misses with a low kick. Snow throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Wan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Snow misses and Wan counters with a left and a right that stings Snow. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Nice shot lands for Wan. Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving. A combination from Snow does no damage. Wan digs a good body shot into Snow's ribs. Wan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands. Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wan throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem. Wan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wan throws a right and a left that both miss. Wan swinging wildly here.
As Wan looks to move away, Snow throws a big counter combo but Wan just gets out of the way. Wan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snow - that will leave a mark!
Snow lands with a nice body kick. #T3# Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range. Wan cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wan throws a one two combo.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wan scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snow back to the cage. Wan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4# A head kick by Snow misses and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Snow misses with a head kick.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Snow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Wan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wan. Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back. Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wan. Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sloppy strikes from Wan. Those never looked like landing. An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target. Wan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is working the combinations to good effect here. A combination from Wan does no damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss! Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Wan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1# Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow. Snow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wan. Snow misses with a body shot.
Wan unleashes a big counter combination but Snow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wan catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Snow throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Snow throws a head kick that misses. Wan with a nice cross. Wan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target. Wan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wan thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming. Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Wan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A left lands for Wan. Snow slips a jab and a cross from Wan.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wan manages to avoid it. Wan jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet. Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back. Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Snow. Wan misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Wan backing up. Wan nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes. Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan with a nice cross. Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Wan.
#T4# Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice jab there from Wan. Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wan cracks Snow with an open hand slap. Wan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan tries a quick counter leg kick but Snow is wise to it. Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhi Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wan misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Huan Wan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wan tries to circle away but Kampf has him pinned against the cage. Kampf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Kampf jumps into guard, dragging Wan to the mat.
#SUB2# Kampf working for a triangle but Wan defends it easily.
Kampf looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wan wants to stand but Kampf has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1# Kampf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Wan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU# Kampf is working an open guard so Wan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Wan digs a good hook to Kampf's body.
Wan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kampf. #T2# A combination from Wan does no damage. Kampf tries to land a front kick but Wan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wan connects with the punch. Kampf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Wan counter with a right hand. Kampf darts in looking for a takedown but Wan gets double underhooks and turns Kampf into the cage. Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf. Wan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kampf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wan throws a leg kick and Kampf counters with a left and a right that stings Wan. This has been an exciting period of action! Kampf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wan appears to be looking for a big counter. Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# Wan throws a series of punches but Kampf moves out of range. Wan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Wan. Kampf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wan defends well and Kampf ends up having to push Wan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kampf tries to clinch but Wan moves out of range. Wan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kampf. Wan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kampf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wan slaps away a takedown attempt from Kampf, before circling back to the center of the mat. Huan Wan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Wan lands with a good body shot. Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kampf throws a half hearted mid kick. Kampf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wan to score with a decent uppercut. Wan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kampf throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wan throws a wild body kick that Kampf sees coming a mile off. Wan throws a nice looking combination but Kampf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A clash of legs there as Wan blocks the low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Kampf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wan to score with a decent uppercut. Kampf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kampf avoids the head kick by Wan.
Wan throws a head kick but Kampf moves out of range.
Kampf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wan tries to avoid it but Kampf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wan to the ground. Wan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kampf can do to turn this around? Kampf tries to close the distance and clinch but Wan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kampf with a poor takedown and Wan counters with a two punch combo. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wan throws a combination. Kampf tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kampf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wan avoids it really well and circles away. Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf.#T1# Kampf misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kampf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wan, which made it look bad. As Kampf backs away, Wan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Good leg kick by Wan. Maurice Kampf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wan circles away from the clinch attempt and Wan counters with a stiff right hand. Kampf fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kampf doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kampf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kampf is breathing heavily.#T2# Wan throws a push kick but Kampf slaps the foot to one side. Despite the aggression on Kampf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kampf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kampf dives in for a single leg takedown but Wan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kampf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kampf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kampf there as he acknowledges the shot. Huan Wan is winning the standup battle so far. Wan scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kampf doesn't manage to clinch there - Wan circles away.
Kampf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wan's waist but Wan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kampf off to one side. It looked like Wan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kampf. Kampf is looking to chop away at Wan's legs. Kampf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Wan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kampf backs away, Wan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Huan Wan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kampf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kampf blocks a low kick nicely. Kampf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wan. Wan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wan counters with a two punch combo. Wan throws a series of punches but Kampf avoids them all with ease. #T4# Wan connects with the punch. Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kampf checks a leg kick nicely. Kampf takes a body punch but keeps moving. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kampf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wan counters with a straight right hand. Kampf throws a wild body kick that Wan sees coming a mile off. Wan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kampf avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Despite the aggression on Kampf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Kampf moves into the clinch.#BC2# Kampf breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kampf closes the distance and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kampf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wan fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2# Kampf dives in and scores a takedown into Wan's guard. Kampf throws a big right hand that misses. Kampf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Kampf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wan is looking to stand up but Kampf isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Kampf passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kampf cracks Wan with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2# Kampf decides to stand back up. Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kampf dives in for a single leg takedown but Wan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Wan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kampf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# Wan throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kampf. It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Huan Wan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kampf. Kampf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kampf throws a combination that misses and Wan counters with a two punch combo. Wan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kampf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wan is fending him off so far but Kampf persists. Nope, Wan circles away and we're back to standing. Wan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kampf backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kampf. Kampf circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wan looks to land a combination but Kampf avoids it well. Kampf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Kampf shoots in for a takedown but Wan shows good takedown defense. It looked like Wan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kampf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kampf scrambles back to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Kampf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wan, which made it look bad. Kampf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kampf tries for a takedown but Wan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kampf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wan avoids it really well and circles away.#T4# Wan jabs at Kampf's body. Kampf blocks a low kick nicely. Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wan throws a sloppy head kick and Kampf moves out of range easily. Kampf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wan counters with a stiff right hand. Kampf drops his hands momentarily and Wan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampf feints a counter leg kick. Maurice Kampf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kampf. And Kampf tries to counter it with a takedown but Wan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight! Huan Wan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wan, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision! |
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