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Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Walls counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Walls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Walls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Walls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Walls with a jab.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Walls moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Walls misses.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walls misses with a combination
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Walls dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walls.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walls.
Walls throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Walls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Walls counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throws a body punch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walls.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson swings for the body but Walls moves out of range.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walls throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Good work by Walls as he checks the leg kick.
Walls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Walls delivers a nice body kick.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walls has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilson with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Walls.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Walls throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
Walls swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walls throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Walls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Walls lands with a nice body kick.
Walls cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Walls looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Walls tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walls was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Walls counters with a body kick.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Walls counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walls misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Walls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Walls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Walls's shoulder, as Walls tries to avoid the shot.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Walls lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Walls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson lunges at Walls with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walls's hand.
Walls slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Walls lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
Walls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Walls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walls has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Walls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walls.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Lucas Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson moves out of range as Walls strikes.
Walls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walls. Walls obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walls counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walls was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Walls tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.#T2#
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Walls.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#Lucas Wilson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to move into range but Walls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walls.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Walls makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wilson really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walls thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Walls throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Walls slips under a jab from Wilson.
Walls misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wilson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#Lucas Wilson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Walls counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Walls is predictable there
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Walls moved away.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Walls.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Walls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Lucas Wilson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.#T4#
Walls ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walls tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walls was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Walls slips the punch.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walls lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lucas Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xander Walls!
A very excited looking Xander Walls 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.
The defeated Lucas Wilson had this to say: 'I hate losing man, but it will just fuel my return, trust me on this - your regularly scheduled ass kicking will return.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 232
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Walls clobbers Mcmillan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walls defending well as Mcmillan loads up on a big left hand.
Mcmillan throws a big shot that misses.
Walls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walls scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcmillan manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan throws out a counter right but Walls avoids it with no problem.
Walls walks into a left hand.
Walls lands a head kick. Mcmillan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mcmillan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mcmillan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walls wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmillan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walls.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Walls lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcmillan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcmillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walls scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walls throws a head kick that misses.
Mcmillan slips a jab from Walls.#CL2#
Mcmillan forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.
Mcmillan lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Mcmillan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walls blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walls throws a head punch that misses.
Mcmillan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Mcmillan throws a punch but it's blocked by Walls.
Walls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcmillan backwards. #T2#
Mcmillan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcmillan throws an elbow that misses.
Walls misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Walls breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Walls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcmillan doesn't seem phased though.
Mcmillan throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walls.
Mcmillan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walls.
Walls looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walls throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan checks a leg kick.
Walls throws a head kick but Mcmillan moves out of range.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walls scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcmillan misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Mcmillan tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcmillan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWalls.
Mcmillan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walls.#CL2#
Mcmillan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walls.
Walls blocks an uppercut.
Mcmillan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walls is defending well.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Mcmillan.#BC#
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcmillan tries to clinch there but Walls circles away.
A jab from Walls misses.
Walls lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcmillan takes a step back to recover.
Walls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walls fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcmillan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Walls misses its intended target. #T4#
Walls throws a wild body kick that Mcmillan sees coming a mile off.
Walls with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcmillan to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcmillan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcmillan slips under a jab.
Mcmillan misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcmillan takes one on the button.
Walls throws a head kick that misses.
Mcmillan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Walls.
Mcmillan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcmillan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mcmillan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brenden Mcmillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcmillan throws out a leg kick but Walls moves out of range and Mcmillan only half commits. #TD2#
Mcmillan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walls napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcmillan trying to control the position but Walls is working away.
Walls sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mcmillan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcmillan is looking to advance position but Walls won't allow it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls scores with a few weak punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walls regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walls is trying to control the position but Mcmillan postures up.
Mcmillan looking to pass the guard.
Walls looking for a sweep. Not yet Walls, not yet.
Walls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcmillan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walls is keeping the position for now.
Mcmillan pushes down on Walls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcmillan works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Walls is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Mcmillan working for a submission but Walls is keeping him at bay.
Walls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Mcmillan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mcmillan looking to control but Walls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcmillan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Walls's face.
#SUB2#
Mcmillan working for a guillotine from mount but Walls is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB2#
Mcmillan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walls has worked his arm free - good work by Walls!
Mcmillan prevents Walls from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Walls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mcmillan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcmillan advances to mount.
Walls is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brenden Mcmillan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mcmillan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walls has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mcmillan wants to control the pace but Walls is squirming around nicely.
Walls tries to hold on but Mcmillan pushes him away.
Mcmillan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mcmillan avoids the attempt from Walls to control.
Walls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcmillan prevents Walls from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmillan avoids the attempt from Walls to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Mcmillan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcmillan throws the left hand but Walls avoids the punch easily.
Walls tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcmillan avoided it.
Mcmillan throws the left hand but Walls avoids the punch easily.
Mcmillan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walls throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Walls.
Walls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walls misses the shot to the body.
Walls sets himself, and Mcmillan steps forward looking for the clinch! Walls avoids it this time.
Walls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmillan.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmillan looks for the body kick but Walls saw that one coming.
Mcmillan looks to land a right hand but Walls moved out of range.
Mcmillan tries a head kick but it misses.
Walls throws a head kick but Mcmillan moves out of range.
Mcmillan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walls.
Walls tries to move into range but Mcmillan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Mcmillan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walls.
Mcmillan throws out a counter right but Walls avoids it with no problem.
Mcmillan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walls.
Walls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walls misses with a straight left.
Mcmillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcmillan misses with the combination.
Mcmillan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcmillan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walls counters with a body kick that stops Mcmillan in his tracks momentarily.
Walls moves out of range as Mcmillan strikes.
Good shot there by Walls.#T2#
Nice body punch from Walls.
Walls looks to land a combination. Mcmillan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Walls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcmillan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mcmillan misses the body punch
and Walls counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mcmillan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Walls.
Mcmillan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcmillan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcmillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcmillan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walls.
Walls digs a good body shot into Mcmillan's ribs.
Walls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcmillan under the eye.#T3#
Mcmillan throws a hook but Walls avoids it easily.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcmillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Mcmillan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls avoiding damage as Mcmillan throws knees to the body.
Walls tries to break the clinch but Mcmillan is controlling the position.
Mcmillan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcmillan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcmillan.
Mcmillan misses with some punches.
Mcmillan blocks an uppercut.
Walls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walls tries to circle away but Mcmillan has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Walls blocks a body shot from Mcmillan.
Walls is trying to force a seperation but Mcmillan has the dominant position.
Mcmillan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walls lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Mcmillan has picked Walls up - he's going for a ride! Mcmillan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mcmillan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcmillan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Walls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mcmillan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Walls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walls has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
Xander Walls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Walls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryan.#CUT#It looks like Demarcus Bryan has been cut.
Walls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walls thumps Bryan with a low kick.
Walls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Walls counters with a solid body kick.
Bryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryan works the jab nicely.
Bryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Walls.
Bryan swings widly with a right hand
letting Walls counter with a right hand.
Bryan drops his hands momentarily. Walls doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bryan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bryan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Yergin tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Yergin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Yergin has been cut.
Walls slips under a jab from Yergin.
Yergin sizes up Walls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walls throws a hook but Yergin avoids it easily.
Walls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walls swings for the body but Yergin moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walls lands with a shot to the body.
Walls lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walls scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Yergin tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Yergin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Yergin is rocked!
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Yergin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walls with a body shot.
Walls throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Yergin's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Walls dives in looking to finish as Yergin flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Walls's strikes! Walls is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Yergin's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Yergin was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Walls!
During a confident post fight interview, Xander Walls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 11
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Burch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walls pinned against the cage. Walls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Walls throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Burch tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Burch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Burch is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nathanial Burch has been cut.
Walls throws a body shot but no joy.
Burch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Burch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walls feints a jab and as Burch dips his head, Walls unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Burch right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Burch falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Walls smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xander Walls!
An out of breath Xander Walls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 9
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walls lands with a nice body punch.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walls slips under a jab from Kozlov.
It looked like Walls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Walls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Walls finds it's way through Kozlov's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Walls.
Walls looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
Walls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
Walls lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Walls.
Walls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Walls throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov misses with a hook
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD2#
Kozlov drops Walls with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walls looks back up at him and smiles so Kozlov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Xander Walls has been cut.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that drops Walls like a sack of potatoes! Kozlov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 7
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Walls ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Harvey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Kelvin Harvey has been cut.
Harvey looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Walls is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#KD2#
Walls lands a big head kick that sends Harvey tumbling to the mat! Walls takes a step backwards and waves Harvey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Harvey is rocked!
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!
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Walls throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walls buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Walls uses the oldest trick in the book to send Harvey tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Walls is absolutely delighted - when Harvey wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xander Walls!
After winning the bout, Xander Walls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Walls lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walls.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Walls shows good takedown defense.
Walls misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walls counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Walls to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Wilson forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Walls working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walls backwards. #T1#
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilson is working Walls over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Walls can't break the clinch.
Walls can't break the clinch.
Wilson tries to work over Walls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walls prevents the takedown attempt.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walls backwards. #T2#
Wilson lands a left hand.
Walls can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Wilson wants the takedown. Walls is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walls's guard against the cage.
Walls is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson distracts Walls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Wilson stands and throws Walls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Walls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Wilson pushes Walls up against the cage in a clinch.
Walls is trying to break free.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walls swinging wildly here.
Walls feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Walls then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Walls saw that one coming.
Wilson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Walls misses with a body kick.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Walls throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Walls sprawls well.
Walls throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Walls scores with a spinning back kick!
Xander Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A good leg kick by Walls.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by Walls and move into the clinch position.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Walls counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Walls, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Walls against the cage but Walls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Walls walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Walls slips the punch.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walls fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Walls throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wilson takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Walls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Wilson tries to counter it with a takedown but Walls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Walls scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Walls is predictable there #TD2#
and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walls's guard.
Walls working a defensive guard but Wilson passes into half guard.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walls looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walls blocks a jab.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Walls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Wilson looks to move away, Walls throws a big counter combo but Wilson just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Walls misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Walls.
Xander Walls is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Xander Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Walls gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walls misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Walls misses. #CL2#
Wilson clinches.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Walls misses with the combination.
Wilson wants to counter with a clinch but Walls pushes him away.#CL2#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Lucas Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Wilson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Wilson has his feet on Walls's thighs here. He's pushed Walls off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Walls screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Wilson!
A relieved looking Lucas Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 4
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Travis forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.
Travis keeps control of Walls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Travis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
Travis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallss head.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
Travis lands a shoulder strike.
Travis misses with the head strike.
Travis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travis has him pressed against the cage.
Travis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walls is looking to break free of the clinch but Travis has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Travis.#T1#
Walls is looking to break free of the clinch but Travis has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Travis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walls up against the cage.
Travis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Travis.
Travis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walls looks winded!
Travis stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Freaky Travis.
Jab from Travis.
Travis moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Travis moves into the clinch.
Travis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Travis. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Travis stalls.
Travis slows down the pace here.
Walls has had enough of the clinch but Travis keeps him there for the moment.
Walls letting Travis take a breather here.
Travis stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Freaky Travis.
Travis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3##CL#
Travis instigates a clinch.
Travis lands with a light punch inside.
Walls is trying to push Travis away but Travis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Travis has him pressed against the cage.
Travis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Travis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Travis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Travis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walls's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Travis.
Travis tries to land a knee to the head but Walls blocks with his arms.
A short right from Travis on the inside.
Walls has had enough of the clinch but Travis keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Travis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Travis is stalling here.
Travis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Travis has Walls pressed against the cage, preventing Walls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walls is trying to push Travis away but Travis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Travis pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Travis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Travis has Walls pressed against the cage, preventing Walls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Travis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Travis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walls's efforts to push away.
Travis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Travis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walls on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Walls tries to keep at a distance but Travis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walls working hard to break the clinch.
Travis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Travis tries a body shot but Walls blocks it.
Travis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Walls is trying to force a seperation but Travis has the dominant position.
Travis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Travis.
Travis lands a right hand. #ROC#Walls is rocked!
Travis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Walls's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Walls drops to his knees and Travis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Travis! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 3
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Walls slips a straight right by Stallin.
A clash of legs there as Stallin blocks the low kick.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Stallin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Stallin is looking for a kimura but Walls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stallin to get the leverage.
Stallin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stallin moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Stallin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Walls is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Stallin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Walls taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josef Stallin! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 2
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Drummond clinches with his opponent.
Drummond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling him.
Walls is trying to break the clinch but Drummond has him pressed against the cage.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
Walls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drummond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Walls's head.
A short body shot lands from Drummond as the two fighters clinch.
Walls looks winded!
Walls tries to break free but Drummond pushes him back against the cage.
Walls tries to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling the position.
Drummond lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Drummond.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
A short left from Drummond.
Drummond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Drummond.
#T1#
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Drummond.
Walls being controlled against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drummond scores with a shot to the side of Walls's head.
Drummond lands a right hand.
Drummond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drummond lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drummond.
Drummond stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drummond.
Drummond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallss head.
Drummond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walls or not.
Drummond slowing the pace effectively.
Drummond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walls backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drummond.
Drummond pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond pushes Walls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond lands with a right to the head.
Drummond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walls up against the cage.
Drummond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drummond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drummond lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Drummond.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Drummond drops Walls onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walls is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Walls is rocked!
Drummond lands a big right hand that drops Walls! The killer instinct kicks in and Drummond finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drummond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walls, pushing him back against the cage.
Walls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Walls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov is trying to push Walls away but Walls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kozlov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walls walks away with a smile on his face. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Walls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walls connects with an inside leg kick.
Walls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walls falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Kozlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Walls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walls blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Walls breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Walls catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walls as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Walls keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Xander Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves away
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
Walls tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Walls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Walls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Walls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walls sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walls.
Walls loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walls! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Walls releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walls avoids it really well and circles away.
Walls is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walls defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Walls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Walls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walls circles away.
Walls throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov tries to counter with a takedown but Walls is quick to defend against it.
Walls with the inside leg kick.
Walls bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walls throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Walls looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walls throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Walls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick.
Xander Walls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walls defends it nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Walls sprawls well.
Kozlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walls's waist but Walls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kozlov off to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kozlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with a takedown
and Walls counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kozlov tries to clinch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov takes a swing at Walls's ribcage but misses.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Walls circles away easily
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Walls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Walls leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
As Kozlov backs off Walls throws a huge counter combo but Kozlov manages to avoid it all.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walls slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walls - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Walls connects with a solid leg kick.
Walls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov trying to stall but Walls improves his position.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Walls manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kozlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Walls stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artyom Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walls paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Walls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls is having none of it.
Walls misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Walls.
A low kick lands for Walls.
Artyom Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walls stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Walls moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Walls as Kozlov shoots in.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.
Walls lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Walls moves out of range.
Walls with a nice calf kick.
Walls dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by Walls.
Walls plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Walls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walls continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Walls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Walls circles away and keeps his distance.
Walls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walls blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Walls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walls looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xander Walls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Walls ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Walls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walls 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Walls!
A victorious Xander Walls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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