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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 52
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Manduano. No joy for Plazibat on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Manduano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Plazibat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manduano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plazibat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manduano.
#CL#
Manduano instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manduano misses the shot to the body.
Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Manduano.
Manduano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Plazibat tries to keep at a distance but Manduano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manduano is trying to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Manduano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plazibat landing knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Manduano manages to break the clinch.
Manduano checks a low kick from Plazibat.
It looked like Manduano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Plazibat.
A telegraphed right hand from Manduano misses the target.
Plazibat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manduano defends it well.
Manduano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Manduano feints and as Plazibat raises his hands in defense, Manduano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manduano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manduano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manduano advances position into side control!
Plazibat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2##SUB#
Manduano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plazibat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plazibat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Plazibat is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manduano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manduano punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Manduano content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manduano landing shots from mount.
Manduano landing shots from mount.
Plazibat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manduano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manduano controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manduano dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Manduano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Manduano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Manduano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plazibat quickly recovers to half guard.
Manduano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Manduano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plazibat turns into him and now he's in Manduano's guard.
Manduano strikes from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manduano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Plazibat frees his head nicely. Oh but Manduano has switched to an armbar! Plazibat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miguel Manduano! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manduano misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Manduano looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manduano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manduano throws a head kick that misses.
Manduano slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Manduano throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manduano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manduano pinned against the cage. Manduano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Manduano.
Manduano throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Manduano's guard.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Manduano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manduano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Manduano's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Manduano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Manduano is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Manduano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson works over Manduano with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Manduano is rocked!
Simpson gets to his feet and stands over Manduano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Manduano felt that one! Simpson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Manduano from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Simpson!
Sampson Simpson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you everyone for the support! I am just getting started and am planning for a takeover!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Manduano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Manduano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Manduano misses.
Manduano lands a two punch combo.
Manduano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manduano.
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!
Manduano looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manduano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Manduano. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Manduano misses with a body shot.
Manduano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Manduano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Manduano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Manduano.
Manduano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manduano closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Manduano pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manduano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manduano tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Manduano avoids it easily.
Manduano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Manduano scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Manduano moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Manduano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manduano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson letting Manduano take a breather here.#T2#
Manduano is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Manduano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Manduano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manduano.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manduano fails to land with a series of punches.
Manduano lands a jab-cross combination.
Manduano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manduano throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manduano!
Manduano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miguel Manduano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manduano throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manduano throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Manduano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Manduano both land. Nice combination.
Manduano misses with a double jab.
Manduano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manduano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manduano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Manduano.
#T4#
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Manduano cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Manduano scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manduano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Manduano pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manduano can't break the clinch.
Manduano is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manduano tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Manduano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Manduano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manduano.
Manduano lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Manduano dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson kicks Manduano off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manduano digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Manduano throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manduano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Manduano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manduano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Manduano lands a jab to the head.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miguel Manduano is winning the standup battle so far.
Manduano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manduano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Manduano thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manduano misses with the combination.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Manduano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch.
Manduano lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Manduano.
Manduano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Manduano lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Manduano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manduano is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Manduano clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Manduano manages to break the clinch.
Manduano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Manduano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manduano showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manduano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Manduano throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Manduano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manduano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Manduano misses.
No joy there for Manduano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manduano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manduano but Manduano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manduano can pounce on him.
#T4#
Manduano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Manduano.
Manduano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Manduano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Jackson looks to move away, Manduano throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Manduano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manduano clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch.
Manduano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manduano, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Manduano.
No joy there for Manduano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Manduano dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Manduano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manduano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manduano wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manduano swivels and escapes.
Manduano fails to land with a series of punches.
Manduano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manduano can pounce on him.
Manduano works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manduano throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manduano lands an overhand right.
Manduano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Miguel Manduano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manduano misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manduano. Manduano obviously looking to wear him down.
A right-left combo lands from Manduano.
Manduano throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Manduano sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manduano is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#SUB2#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manduano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Manduano is defending it quite comfortably.
Manduano gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Manduano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson won't allow Manduano to sweep him here.
Miguel Manduano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Manduano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manduano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miguel Manduano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Manduano stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SU#
Manduano stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manduano looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Manduano has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Manduano lands an uppercut.#T4#
Manduano can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Manduano sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Manduano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Manduano avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Manduano. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Manduano clinches. #BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Manduano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manduano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Manduano! |
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