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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 105
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Cuchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laguera misses with a double jab.
Laguera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Alejandro Laguera has been cut.
Laguera tries to bum rush Cuchi with a series of wild strikes but Cuchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Cuchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laguera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuchi.
Cuchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cuchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laguera.
Laguera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cuchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cuchi moves forwards but Laguera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laguera walks into a straight right hand from Cuchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera avoids the body shot from Cuchi.
Laguera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuchi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cuchi tries to clinch up.
Laguera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Laguera is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguera!
Oh Laguera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Cuchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Laguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laguera is aggressively charging in as Cuchi backs up avoiding any damage. Cuchi tosses out a jab and Laguera runs right into it face first! Laguera is out cold! Cuchi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Laguera's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Cuchi slips under a jab.
Laguera misses with a few strikes there.
Cuchi slips a jab and a cross from Laguera.
Laguera throws a head kick that misses
and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Cuchi avoids it well.
Cuchi tries to clinch but Laguera is having none of it.
Cuchi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laguera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Laguera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuchi.
Cuchi walks into a straight right hand from Laguera.
Laguera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Cuchi moves out of range easily.
Cuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laguera doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laguera thows a leg kick but Cuchi checks it
and Cuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Laguera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cuchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuchi misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuchi counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Laguera is rocked!
Cuchi drops Laguera with a big left hand! Laguera is injured, injured bad! Cuchi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Cuchi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Laguera throws out a powerful jab.
Laguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Laguera.
Laguera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conner's head backwards.
Conner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conner circles away quickly and effectively.
Laguera throws a combination. Conner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Conner wants to slow Laguera down by chopping away at his legs.
Conner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laguera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laguera falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laguera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Laguera. #T1#
Laguera swinging wildly here.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Laguera scores with a one two! Conner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laguera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conner under the eye.
Laguera tries to work over Conner's front leg with a kick but Conner checks it.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a double jab.
Conner throws out a counter right but Laguera avoids it with no problem.
Conner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conner throws a series of punches but Laguera moves out of range.
Conner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Conner lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner throws a right and a left that Laguera avoids nicely.
Laguera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laguera misses with a wild combination.
Conner thumps Laguera with a low kick.
Laguera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conner circles away quickly and effectively.
Conner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laguera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Conner. Conner obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Conner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laguera.
Conner checks a leg kick.
Conner shapes to counter with a head kick.
A low kick from Laguera is predictable there
and Conner counters with an inside leg kick.
Conner throws a lazy body kick
and Laguera counters with a one-two to the body.
Conner throws a head kick that misses.
Laguera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Laguera misses.
Conner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conner scoring well with a low kick there.
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Laguera coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conner tries a quick counter leg kick but Laguera is wise to it.
Laguera misses with a double jab.
Conner misses with a head kick.
#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Conner.
Laguera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laguera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laguera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
Conner is looking to chop away at Laguera's legs.
Laguera blocks a head kick by Conner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Laguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laguera lands a glancing blow to the side of Conner's head.
A low kick from Laguera misses
and Conner counters with a series of strikes. Laguera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laguera misses with an uppercut. Conner saw that one coming.
Laguera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conner moves out of range as Laguera strikes.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Conner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laguera checks a leg kick.
Alejandro Laguera is winning the standup battle so far.
Laguera tries to land a leg kick but Conner saw it coming and moves away.
Laguera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conner.
Laguera scoring well with a low kick there.
Laguera throws a right and a left that Conner avoids nicely. #T1#
Conner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laguera is out of range.
Laguera jabs Conner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conner.
Conner connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laguera.
Conner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laguera.
Laguera throws a right hand that Conner ducks under and follows up with a left that Conner also avoids with ease.
Conner tries a quick counter leg kick but Laguera is wise to it.
Conner throws a low kick but Laguera avoids it.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a leg kick that misses.
Conner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laguera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laguera throws a leg kick
and Conner counters with a head kick. That will keep Laguera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Laguera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laguera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conner moves away.
Conner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Conner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguera moves away.
Laguera throws a combination that misses
and Conner counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Laguera finds it's way through Conner's defenses.
Laguera throws a leg kick but Conner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Laguera.
Laguera throws a right hand that Conner ducks under and follows up with a left that Conner also avoids with ease.
Conner throws a hook but Laguera avoids it easily.
Conner throws a leg kick which misses Laguera's front leg but catches the back leg as Laguera tries to avoid it.
Laguera checks a low kick from Conner.
Conner checks a leg kick.
Laguera wants to land a leg kick but Conner is out of range.
Laguera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Conner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Conner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laguera tries a low kick but Conner avoids it.
Laguera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguera checks a leg kick nicely.
Laguera misses with a two punch combination.
Laguera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguera.
Laguera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conner.
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laguera lands a leg kick that knocks Conner off balance momentarily.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Laguera.
Laguera wants to land a leg kick but Conner is out of range.
Laguera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laguera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Conner thumps Laguera with a low kick.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laguera throws a combination that misses
and Conner counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Laguera's head but Laguera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laguera just misses with a punch to the body.
Laguera looks to throw a body kick
and Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Conner moves forwards but Laguera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laguera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laguera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Conner is looking to slow Laguera down with leg kicks.
Conner dodges the punch combination from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laguera throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Conner to counter with a crisp jab.
Laguera is looking to slow Conner down with leg kicks.
Conner scores with a jab. Laguera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laguera checks a leg kick.
Conner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laguera can pounce on him.
Conner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Laguera scores with a decent looking hook.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laguera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laguera scores with a jab to the head.
Laguera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Conner connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Laguera.
Conner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conner ducks right into an uppercut from Laguera.
Laguera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laguera.
Laguera is looking to counter punch.
A right-left combo lands from Conner. #T2#
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!
Conner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laguera. That did some damage!
Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Conner misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conner!
Laguera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laguera.
Conner tries a low kick but Laguera avoids it.
Laguera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laguera misses with a looping left.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Conner avoids them all with ease.
Laguera throws a low kick but Conner avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conner. #T3#
Laguera swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laguera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Laguera is just out of range.
Laguera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laguera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laguera momentarily.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conner misses with a straight right.
Conner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Laguera.
Laguera moves out of range of the leg kick from Conner.#T4#
Laguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conner throws a solid leg kick but Laguera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conner.
Conner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laguera counters with a stiff right hand.
Laguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laguera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conner! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner throws a head kick that misses.
Conner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laguera throws out a leg kick but Conner moves out of range and Laguera only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conner.
Good work by Conner as he checks the leg kick.
Conner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Conner lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolas Conner.
I think Conner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolas Conner! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Laguera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laguera duly obliges.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Laguera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sakai counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakai controls the position.
Sakai 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.
Laguera is trying to get back to his feet.
Sakai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laguera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laguera tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sakai biding his time, controlling Laguera.
Laguera wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Laguera is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Sakai sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Laguera has no choice but to tap and Sakai jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Sakai!
After the big win, Jin Sakai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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