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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Duncan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duncan throws a poor cross that misses
and Collard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duncan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collard dives in and grabs Duncan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duncan pushes down on Collard's head and hops out.
Duncan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Collard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duncan wants to take the fight to the mat but Collard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duncan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Duncan as Collard shoots in.
Collard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brock Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collard walks into a straight right hand from Duncan.
Duncan misses the shot to the body.
Collard defending well as Duncan loads up on a big left hand.
Collard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Collard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collard misses with a takedown attempt
and Duncan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowen Collard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Duncan looks to move away, Collard throws a big counter combo but Duncan just gets out of the way.
Duncan misses with a hook.
Collard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Collard avoids the body shot from Duncan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duncan.
Duncan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collard's head backwards.
Collard shoots in looking for a takedown. Duncan tries to sprawl out of it but Collard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duncan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Collard.
Duncan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duncan throws a jab but it's blocked by Collard.
Collard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Collard goes for a double leg but Duncan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duncan continues to drive forward.#BC#
Collard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duncan misses the shot to the body.
Brock Duncan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duncan connects with a right hand. Collard shakes it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collard.
It seemed like Duncan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Duncan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collard slips under a jab from Duncan.
Collard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Collard.
Duncan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collard moves away from the strike by Duncan.
Duncan swats away the attempt to clinch by Collard.
Collard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duncan pinned against the cage. Duncan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duncan throws an overhand right that lands on Collard's shoulder, as Collard tries to avoid the shot.
Collard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Duncan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collard.
Duncan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collard counters with a three punch combo that has Duncan backing up. Duncan nods at Collard to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab from Duncan.
A jab from Duncan misses.
Collard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duncan.
A little feinted left hand from Collard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duncan drops his hands momentarily and Collard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Collard or perhaps it was just good defense by Duncan, which made it look bad.
Collard is breathing heavily.
Collard avoids the body shot from Duncan.
Collard fails to land the takedown.
Duncan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duncan cracks a nice hook into Collard's ribs.#T4#
Duncan throws an overhand right that lands on Collard's shoulder, as Collard tries to avoid the shot.
Duncan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collard was well out of range. Poor timing from Duncan.
Collard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duncan.
Duncan cracks Collard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duncan lands with a nice body punch.
Duncan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collard at a distance.
Collard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duncan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duncan throws a lazy uppercut
and Collard counters with a nice uppercut.
Duncan scores with a jab.
Duncan takes a swing at Collard's ribcage but misses.
Collard slips a straight right by Duncan.
Collard tries a head kick but it misses.
Duncan slips a jab from Collard.
Collard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duncan avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Duncan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Collard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duncan misses the jab.
Collard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duncan.
We've been informed that Duncan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duncan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Collard is rocked!
Duncan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duncan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duncan circles away.
Duncan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Collard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duncan circles away.
Duncan just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duncan throws a body shot but no joy.
Collard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Collard slips a jab from Duncan.
Collard tries to counter by clinching up but Duncan breaks away and moves out of range.
Duncan misses with a body shot.
Collard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duncan.
Collard fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowen Collard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Duncan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Collard misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Duncan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duncan lands a nice hook to Collard's body. Collard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collard.
Duncan misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duncan.
Duncan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collard doesn't seem bothered though.
Collard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duncan.
Collard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duncan.
Duncan throws a body punch but Collard moves out of range.
Duncan swings for the body but Collard moves out of range.
As Duncan backs away, Collard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duncan misses with a body shot.
Duncan throws a lazy right hand but Collard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duncan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collard shoots in and drives through. Duncan sprawls well.#T2#
Collard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Collard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Duncan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collard manages to avoid it.
Duncan with a hook.
Duncan throws a big shot that misses.
Collard is looking to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch.
Duncan jabs at Collard's body.
Duncan looks to score with a jab to the body but Collard is just out of range.
Duncan loads up on a big right hand but Collard slips the punch.
Duncan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Collard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brock Duncan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Duncan.
Oh Collard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duncan cracks Collard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duncan swats away the attempt to clinch by Collard.
Duncan lands a nice hook to Collard's body. Collard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Duncan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Collard to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Collard looks to clinch but Duncan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Collard taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Duncan! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 70
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Collard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Collard ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Collard is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collard down to the mat. Collard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collard fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collard manages to avoid it.#CL#
Collard drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
#TD#
Collard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Collard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Man puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Collard missing with punches from the bottom.
Man trying to pass the guard but Collard defending well.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collard tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Man 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man passes to full mount!
Collard really wants to buck Man off and get back to his feet.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Man content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Man.
Collard is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Collard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Man prevents Collard from getting the reversal.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collard is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Man content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man dominating with strikes here.
Man lands a couple of good shots and Collard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Collard.
Man throws a hook to the side of Collard's head but Collard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Collard's head back.
#ROC2#Collard is rocked!
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Collard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man cracks Collard with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Collard tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Man pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Collard is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Collard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Collard is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Collard pulls Jones into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Collard being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Collard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Jones advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Collard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Conner tries to clinch but Collard is having none of it.
Conner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collard.
Nikolas Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Collard counters by clinching up. #TD#
Collard is trying to trip Conner. He has hold of a leg but Conner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Collard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Collard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Collard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collard working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Collard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Conner to his feet. #T1##CL#
Collard darts in and clinches Conner up against the cage.#BC#
Collard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Collard rushes Conner and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Collard successfully pulls guard.
Conner won't allow Collard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Collard is looking for a triangle but Conner pushes his legs off easily.
#ES#
Collard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Conner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Collard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Collard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conner quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conner is trying to maintain the position but Collard is very close to passing his half guard.
Collard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Collard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Collard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Collard moves into the clinch.
Collard fails to pull guard.
#T3##TD#
Collard pulls guard.
Collard pulls Conner in to control the position.
Collard wants to sweep here but Conner controlling him for the moment.
Collard pulls Conner in close to his closed guard and prevents Conner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Conner passes Collard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Conner is looking to advance position but Collard won't allow it.
Collard keeping control of the position. #ES#
Collard kicks Conner off and gets back to his feet.
Conner tries to clinch but Collard moves away
and Collard counters with a nice leg kick.
Conner swinging wildly here.
Collard appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Collard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Collard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cowen Collard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Collard eats them both and turns towards Conner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Collard is rocked!
Conner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conner wants it to stay on the feet.
Collard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Conner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collard.
Conner throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Collard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Conner!
Conner tries to bench press Collard off him but Collard keeps the position.
Conner struggling a bit here.
Collard working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Collard scoring with punches and elbows.
Collard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conner can do to turn this around?
Collard is putting a hurting on Conner here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1##SU#
Collard decides to stand back up. Collard steps back and let's Conner get back to his feet.
Collard scores with a head kick. Conner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collard was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Conner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Collard takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Collard breaks from the clinch.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conner tries to bum rush Collard with a series of wild strikes but Collard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conner tries to clinch up but Collard circles away and keeps his distance.
Conner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Conner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Collard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Collard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Conner throws a jab when Collard was well out of range.
Conner doesn't manage to clinch there - Collard circles away.
Collard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowen Collard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Conner thuds his right hand into Collard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Collard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collard ducks into an uppercut from Conner and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolas Conner! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Collard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuchi to the mat! Cuchi manages to get full guard.
Collard controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cuchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collard landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cuchi looking for a triangle here. Collard is fighting it but it looks tight! Cuchi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Collard is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Panda Cuchi! |
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