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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bautista enables Mantiinium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bautista manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantiinium is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bautista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantiinium defends well.
Bautista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mantiinium's guard. #REVR#
Mantiinium is adopting a defensive guard.
Bautista wants to control from the top but Mantiinium keeps moving.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bautista.
Mantiinium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bautista is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bautista is in close to Mantiinium's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bautista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bautista postures up.
Bautista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bautista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bautista postures up and lands a big shot to Mantiinium's brow.
Bautista has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Bautista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bautista landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Bautista stands up from Mantiinium's guard - Bautista perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bautista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antilliar Mantiinium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Mantiinium shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bautista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bautista manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mantiinium after a bit of a struggle.
Bautista wants a takedown but no success here.
Mantiinium stops a takedown attempt from Bautista.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mantiinium has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bautista regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Bautista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mantiinium is sitting in close to Bautista's body. Bautista has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mantiinium is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mantiinium is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bautista.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Bautista!
Manuel Bautista made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mantiinium has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Laxson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mantiinium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantiinium trying to control the position from guard on top but Laxson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiinium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laxson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laxson working for a triangle but Mantiinium defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mantiinium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mantiinium looking to sit in guard and control but Laxson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laxson looking to pass the guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Mantiinium keeps moving.
Laxson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mantiinium.
Laxson trying to control the action but Mantiinium is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mantiinium trying to control here.
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laxson prevents Mantiinium from improving his position.
Laxson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantiinium pushes Laxson off looking to stand but Laxson dives back in and keeps control.
Laxson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Mantiinium actively working from the bottom here.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Laxson moves into range and clinches up with Mantiinium.
Mantiinium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laxson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Laxson breaks from the clinch.
Mantiinium shoots in and drives through. Laxson sprawls well.
Mantiinium scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mantiinium misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laxson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mantiinium - the referee stops the clock and Laxson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mantiinium. Laxson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laxson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantiinium.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Laxson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Laxson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantiinium trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Laxson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mantiinium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mantiinium.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laxson shoots in but Mantiinium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantiinium fails to land the takedown.
Mantiinium connects with a single shot there.
Laxson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantiinium to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Laxson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantiinium is trying to defend but Laxson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium is looking to control Laxson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantiinium avoid being mounted?#T1#
Laxson is pressing down on Mantiinium's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mantiinium is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Laxson seems to be working for a kimura but Mantiinium defends the submission attempt.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laxson is keen to just control but Mantiinium is a slippery customer.
Mantiinium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mantiinium keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laxson wants to free his trapped foot but Mantiinium is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laxson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantiinium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laxson.
Mantiinium is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mantiinium wants to improve his position but Laxson is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mantiinium gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laxson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laxson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Laxson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Laxson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Laxson feints and as Mantiinium raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laxson stopping the sweep attempt from Mantiinium.#SUB2#
Laxson drops back looking for a leg! Mantiinium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantiinium manages to kick Laxson off! Laxson jumps back into Mantiinium's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantiinium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mantiinium doesn't manage to clinch there - Laxson circles away.
Mantiinium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laxson.
Laxson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxson is looking to clinch.
Laxson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
Come on Mantiinium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laxson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antilliar Mantiinium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantiinium gets underhooks to prevent Laxson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Laxson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantiinium tries to clinch but Laxson moves out of range.
Laxson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantiinium.
Laxson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantiinium tries to counter by clinching up but Laxson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mantiinium tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Laxson pushes Mantiinium up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laxson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Laxson jumps guard but Mantiinium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laxson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantiinium wants to stall.
Mantiinium wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Mantiinium pulls guard successfully.
Mantiinium wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it.
Laxson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Laxson stands up and waves to Mantiinium to follow him. #T3#
Laxson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantiinium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantiinium shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laxson but Laxson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Laxson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mantiinium tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Laxson moves to back control.
Laxson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mantiinium's body.
Mantiinium trying to control the position but Laxson manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Laxson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantiinium is doing well to defend. Laxson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mantiinium is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Iron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mantiinium throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Iron enables Mantiinium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Iron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantiinium throwing strikes from guard but Iron blocks nicely.
Mantiinium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Mantiinium stands up from Iron's guard - Mantiinium perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mantiinium shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iron napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Mantiinium creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Mantiinium is trying to get an arm triangle but Iron is defending well.
Iron trying to control but Mantiinium flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Mantiinium has got one arm under Iron's chin. This could be trouble... Iron trying to control the other hand but Mantiinium gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Iron has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antilliar Mantiinium! |
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