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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat lands with a shot to the body.
Denise Kormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rabat cracks Kormier with an open hand slap.
Kormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat checks a low kick from Kormier.#TD#
Kormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rabat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Rabat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
De Rabat has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
De Rabat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rabat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is controlling Kormier's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Rabat has Kormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
De Rabat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kormier trying to control but De Rabat is working from the bottom.
Kormier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rabat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rabat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kormier's guard. #REVB#
Kormier trying to keep a closed guard but De Rabat is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Rabat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kormier is one step ahead there.
De Rabat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kormier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier tries for a takedown but De Rabat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Rabat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rabat slaps away a takedown attempt from Kormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kormier misses with a takedown
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Rabat scoring well with a low kick there.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Kormier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kormier down. #T1#
De Rabat works the jab nicely.
Kormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown but De Rabat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rabat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Rabat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rabat. Kormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
De Rabat gets the takedown into side control.
De Rabat grinds an elbow into Kormier's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rabat working the body and head with strikes.
De Rabat is staying tight to Kormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kormier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Kormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
De Rabat working the head with strikes.
De Rabat takes a little break here. Kormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Kormier is trying to control De Rabat's posture but De Rabat avoids it.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
Kormier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kormier manages to get back to half guard.
Kormier gets back to full guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is trying to keep De Rabat in close.
Kormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Kormier, not yet.
Kormier can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rabat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on De Rabat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat jabs Kormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Rabat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kormier.
De Rabat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kormier tries to clinch up
and De Rabat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
De Rabat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rabat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rabat lands a high kick!
De Rabat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kormier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Rabat throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rabat thuds a left hand into Kormier's body.
De Rabat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by De Rabat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Rabat.
Kormier dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kormier tries to pull guard but De Rabat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kormier tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rabat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Kormier controls his hands.
#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Rabat. That's going to slow Kormier down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Rabat.
#T3#
De Rabat slips a jab and a cross from Kormier.
Kormier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kormier fails with the takedown.
De Rabat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kormier. That did some damage!
Kormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Rabat pinned against the cage. De Rabat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
De Rabat connects with an inside leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rabat tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rabat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
De Rabat looking to score a takedown here. Kormier is defending well but De Rabat drives through and ends up in Kormier's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A nice leg kick from De Rabat, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
Augier De Rabat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kormier shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls well. He's pushed Kormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rabat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Rabat connects with a jab.
Kormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rabat's waist but De Rabat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kormier off to one side.
De Rabat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kormier with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kormier on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
De Rabat shoots in and gets a takedown into Kormier's guard.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Rabat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
De Rabat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Rabat is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that De Rabat 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.
The adventures of De Rabat the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Rabat has passed into side control.
Kormier is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
De Rabat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rabat working away.#SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Kormier is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rabat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Kormier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Rabat is controlling him well.
De Rabat happy to just control the position for now.
De Rabat scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat looks up at the clock and then as Kormier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Rabat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Rabat moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augier De Rabat dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Kormier darts in looking for a takedown but De Rabat gets double underhooks and turns Kormier into the cage.
Kormier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kormier tries a knee to the head but De Rabat blocks it.
#TD#
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
De Rabat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
De Rabat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
De Rabat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Rabat wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kormier is posturing up here but De Rabat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kormier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kormier has to tap! Slick submission there by De Rabat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augier De Rabat! Augier De Rabat retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Augier De Rabat 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 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kormier tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Kormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prince counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kormier throws a head kick that misses
and Prince counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trevin Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kormier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kormier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kormier misses with a wild body shot.
Prince scores with a shot to the body.
Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince misses with a straight right.
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kormier.
Prince throws a series of punches but Kormier moves out of range.
Prince throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Kormier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kormier on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kormier looking to pass the guard.
Kormier preventing the sweep.
Prince will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prince looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prince is fending him off so far but Kormier persists. Nope, Prince circles away and we're back to standing.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Kormier.
Kormier wants to counter with a clinch but Prince pushes him away.
Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prince misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Kormier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prince!
Kormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kormier tries to move to full mount but Prince actually manages to regain half guard.
Kormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prince keeps working. #T3#
Kormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kormier wants to control but Prince is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kormier wants to clinch.#T4#
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.
Prince lands with a shot to the body.
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Prince misses. #CL2#
Kormier moves into the clinch.#TD#
Prince gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prince wants to take a breather but Kormier is having none of it.
Prince throws a strike but Kormier avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Prince got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prince has managed to get both his arms back between Kormier's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kormier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prince can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Prince avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevin Prince will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Prince as Kormier shoots in.
Prince defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kormier.
Prince lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prince keeps the fight on the outside.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kormier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Prince successfully pulls guard.
We've been informed that Kormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kormier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prince's guard.
Denise Kormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prince tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kormier lands a couple of digs.
Kormier wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kormier defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Kormier is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it.
#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.
Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kormier slips a jab from Prince.#CL2#
Kormier clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Prince works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kormier wants to stand and escape but Prince is having none of it.
Prince looking to pass the guard.
Kormier is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Kormier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prince wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kormier is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Kormier wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.
Prince is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kormier advances to half guard.
Kormier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prince!
Prince is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Kormier looking to control but Prince is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kormier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prince haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Prince wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kormier is persistently looking for the submission but Prince is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denise Kormier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Prince takes a swing at Kormier's ribcage but misses.
Kormier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Kormier darts in and clinches Prince up against the cage.
Kormier is trying to drag Prince to the mat but Prince just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kormier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kormier jumps guard.
Kormier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prince controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prince has gone for a leg lock! Kormier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prince's guard.#REVB#
Kormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Kormier trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.
Kormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prince is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kormier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prince defends it easily.#T2#
Prince throwing strikes but missing.
Kormier is trying to control the position but Prince postures up. #SUB2#
Kormier is looking for a triangle but Prince pushes his legs off easily.
Prince wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
Kormier keeping full guard, as Prince tries to pass.
Prince trying to control but Kormier is working from the bottom.
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Prince content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kormier has locked up a guillotine! Kormier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Prince is holding on here and Kormier must be using up a lot of energy. Prince has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kormier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Denise Kormier!
Denise Kormier got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kormier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lesnar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kormier after a bit of a struggle.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kormier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lesnar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Lesnar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kormier looking for submissions off his back.
Kormier keeping hold of Lesnar's head, controlling as best he can.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Kormier's head.
Kormier is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Kormier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Kormier!#REVB#
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kormier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kormier puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Kormier's head to control him but Kormier postures up.
Kormier wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar is not content to let Kormier control the position.
Lesnar won't allow Kormier to pass to mount. #T3#
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Kormier.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Kormier.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Kormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kormier pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD2#
Kormier pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lesnar pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kormier content to stall in guard here.
Kormier wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier 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#
Kormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Kormier persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kormier looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Lesnar leaves Kormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar, which made it look bad.
Lesnar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kormier manages to circle out of the way.
Mason Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denise Kormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kormier doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar throws a big counter combination but Kormier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Kormier drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kormier on the ground.#T1#
Lesnar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kormier has passed into side control.
Kormier trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kormier trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kormier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar defending against the ground and pound.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
Kormier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lesnar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kormier in side control, throwing shots but Lesnar defends.
Kormier is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denise Kormier has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Kormier is working to tighten his grip on Lesnar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lesnar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kormier is really squeezing tight and eventually Lesnar passes out! Kormier breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denise Kormier!
Mason Lesnar was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost the fight tonight, but damn with a mullet like this how could I ever lose in life.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kormier has managed to clinch.
Kormier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Simpson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Kormier jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kormier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kormier is tightening it up a little... Simpson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Simpson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Simpson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Denise Kormier!
In defeat, Sampson Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe it!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Plazibat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Kormier shrugs it off though. #CL#
Kormier takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat tries a head kick but it misses.
Plazibat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plazibat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Plazibat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier not doing much here.
#T1##ES2#
Plazibat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kormier is on him like a limpet, forcing Plazibat back against the cage.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Plazibat managing to block the knees to the body from Kormier.
Kormier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Kormier forces Plazibat back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Plazibat tightens his grip and picks Kormier up, before dumping him to the ground. Kormier manages to land in guard.
Plazibat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Kormier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plazibat is pushing down on Kormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Plazibat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kormier is pressing down on Plazibat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Kormier pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Kormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kormier controlling the action here.#T3#
Kormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kormier is trying to work for a kimura but Plazibat is defending well.
Kormier wants to get back to his feet.
Kormier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier is trying to control. Plazibat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plazibat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kormier controlling the action here.
Kormier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kormier tries to pass to full mount but Plazibat defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plazibat is looking for the big counter here.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses
and Kormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plazibat can do to turn this around?
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Kormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plazibat to the mat! Plazibat manages to get full guard.
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plazibat trying to control the position.
Kormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kormier wants to control from the top but Plazibat keeps moving.
Kormier won't allow Plazibat to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kormier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plazibat's guard.
Kormier prevents Plazibat from standing back up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kormier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Kormier there.
Plazibat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kormier 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.
Plazibat wants to get back to full guard but Kormier has passed into side control.#T3#
Plazibat wants to get back to his feet but Kormier drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier misses with the ground and pound.
Denise Kormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kormier slows the pace down.
Plazibat tries to escape but Kormier is in control.
Kormier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kormier wants to clinch up but Plazibat keeps it at a distance.
Kormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plazibat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Plazibat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Kormier looking to score a takedown here. Plazibat is defending well but Kormier drives through and ends up in Plazibat's guard.
Plazibat working a defensive guard but Kormier passes into half guard.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.
Plazibat is looking to escape.
Kormier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kormier not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kormier throws a looping overhand right but Plazibat ducks down to avoid it.
Plazibat throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kormier counters with a single leg into guard. Plazibat didn't expect that.
Kormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kormier lands a couple of digs.
Kormier is stalling in the full guard.
Plazibat wants to stand and escape but Kormier is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Plazibat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Plazibat looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kormier tries to clinch but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat unleashes a big counter combination but Kormier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plazibat enables Kormier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plazibat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kormier is standing up over Plazibat. Plazibat looks to escape but Kormier dives into side control.
Plazibat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Plazibat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kormier asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plazibat has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier throws an elbow but Plazibat slips to the side and avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier wants to stand but Plazibat has his arm trapped.
Kormier cracks Plazibat with a big elbow. #T3#
Plazibat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Plazibat prevents Kormier from moving into mount.
Kormier working the ground and pound.
Kormier taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Plazibat is defending well. #SUB#
Kormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Kormier tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kormier controlling the position from side mount.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kormier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kormier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denise Kormier! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Kormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Messi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messi is looking to advance position but Kormier won't allow it.
Kormier is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Messi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kormier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Messi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is trying to stand back up but Messi is controlling him
#T1#
Messi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kormier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Messi trying to mount his opponent but Kormier defends it.
Messi is keen to just control but Kormier is a slippery customer.
Kormier trying to control here.
Kormier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Messi won't allow Kormier to get back to his feet.
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Messi chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Messi wants to get up but he can't break Kormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kormier wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Messi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Kormier moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Kormier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Messi can't fight it off and eventually Kormier manages to take the fight to the floor. Messi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Messi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kormier has his hands clasped together but Messi extends and breaks Kormier's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Messi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Messi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
Boss connects with a jab.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Kormier.
Kormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kormier.
Kormier throws a counter combo.
Kormier slips under a jab from Boss.
Kormier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boss scores with a jab. Kormier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kormier ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Kormier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boss is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Kormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Big Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denise Kormier.
Boss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kormier finds it's way round the side to connect with Boss's head.
Kormier walks into a left hand.
Boss misses with a hook.
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!
Boss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kormier misses with a takedown attempt - Boss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Boss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kormier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Kormier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Boss tests Kormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Kormier moved out of range nicely.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Kormier ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kormier manages to avoid it.
Boss throws a hook but Kormier avoids it easily.
Boss looks to throw the jab but Kormier is out of range.
Kormier scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Boss takes a swing at Kormier's ribcage but misses.
Kormier unleashes a big counter combination but Boss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kormier is defended easily by Boss.
Kormier looks winded!
Kormier misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Boss there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kormier.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kormier.
Boss throws a big shot that misses.
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Kormier.
Boss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kormier.
Kormier with the counter takedown but Boss avoids it easily.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Boss misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Kormier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kormier takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss scores with a jab to the head.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Boss lands with an uppercut that bounces Kormier off the cage and back into range.
Boss stuffs the takedown.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kormier fails with the takedown.
Jab from Boss.#T4#
Boss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kormier.
Kormier slips a straight right by Boss.
Kormier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kormier throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kormier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kormier slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Boss. No joy for Kormier on that attempt.
Boss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kormier tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kormier closes the distance and clinches up with Boss, looking for a takedown. Kormier pushes Boss against the cage but Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kormier.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Boss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boss misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss tests Kormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boss throws a jab but it's blocked by Kormier.
Kormier throws a push kick but Boss slaps the foot to one side.
Boss looks to land a combination but Kormier avoids it well.
Kormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Boss does it's job there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kormier might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boss has got the better of the exchanges.
Boss throws a jab when Kormier was well out of range.
Kormier shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Boss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kormier on the side of the head. #T1#
Boss moves out of range as Kormier throws a body kick.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kormier is breathing heavily.
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Kormier misses with a takedown
and Kormier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denise Kormier.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Kormier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boss is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Boss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kormier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kormier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Kormier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kormier advances to half guard.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kormier can do to turn this around?
Kormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boss defending well though. #SUB2#
Kormier is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kormier to get the leverage. #T3#
Boss wants to get back to his feet.
Kormier is taking a breather. Boss 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.
Boss trying to control but Kormier postures up.
Kormier uses his free foot to push down on Boss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boss. #SUB2#
Kormier swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denise Kormier! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kormier's half guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Kormier defends the submission attempt.
Jones is pressing down on Kormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kormier is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kormier won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Kormier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kormier.
Kormier trying to control the position.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Kormier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kormier is in guard.#REVR#
Kormier trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kormier trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kormier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier cracks Jones with a big elbow. #SUB#
Kormier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Kormier laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Kormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looks winded!
Kormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kormier trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kormier pulls his head out easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Kormier.
Kormier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kormier prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Kormier from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kormier 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kormier scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Kormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
Kormier postures up.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kormier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kormier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kormier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Jones wants to hold on but Kormier pushes him away.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kormier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones tries to hold on but Kormier pushes him away.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Kormier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Kormier with good strikes from the mount here!
Kormier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kormier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Denise Kormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kormier landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kormier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Kormier maintains control.
Kormier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kormier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kormier lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kormier working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kormier closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control but Kormier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kormier keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kormier leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Kormier rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Midget Mode Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kormier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #BC#
Kormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kormier dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kormier controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Kormier defends easily.
Kormier is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Kormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is not content to let Kormier control the position.
Kormier slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kormier. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kormier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Kormier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Denise Kormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kormier 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Denise Kormier wins by unanimous decision! |
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