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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Dahman misses with a straight left.
Dahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Dahman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dahman off to one side.
Dahman throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Jonny Dahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahman is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura leaves Dahman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dahman tries to clinch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Dahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahman is defended easily by Nakamura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Dahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dahman on the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dahman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Nakamura lands.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Nakamura throws a jab when Dahman was well out of range.
Nakamura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dahman.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahman swinging wildly here.
Dahman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Dahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahman.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
letting Dahman counter with a right hand.
Nakamura slips a jab from Dahman.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Dahman.
A jab from Nakamura does it's job there.
Dahman shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Dahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dahman's waist but Dahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Dahman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahman is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
#SUB#
Dahman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dahman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Dahman keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura 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##TD2#
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Dahman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Dahman pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Dahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Dahman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Dahman.
Dahman avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Dahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahman wants to stall.
#T1#
Nakamura is working for takedown but Dahman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dahman is struggling to control the position.
Dahman lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nakamura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nakamura prevents Dahman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Dahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dahman tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Dahman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Dahman defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Dahman's head. #T3#
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Dahman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dahman trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Nakamura prevents Dahman from improving his position.
Dahman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dahman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nakamura jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dahman is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dahman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Dahman is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dahman swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahman wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dahman misses with a straight right.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Dahman.
Dahman throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Dahman slips the punch.
Dahman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Dahman coming out on top.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahman misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahman tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Dahman throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rinya Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dahman closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Dahman does no damage.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dahman wants to clinch up but Nakamura keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura throws out a counter right but Dahman avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dahman's head backwards.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahman looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Dahman's defenses.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura misses with a low kick as Dahman jumps back.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Dahman swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahman fails with a takedown attempt.
Dahman works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rinya Nakamura.#T4#
Dahman looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Dahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Dahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dahman with a jab.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Dahman is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!#TD2#
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dahman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Dahman.
I think Nakamura 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A relieved looking Rinya Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 66
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Lewis is looking to chop away at Dahman's legs.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Lewis backs off Dahman throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Dahman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lewis enables Dahman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lewis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dahman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Dahman stands up and waves to Lewis to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dahman to the ground. Lewis is now in Dahman's guard.#SUB2#
Dahman looking for a triangle here. Lewis is fighting it but it looks tight! Dahman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lewis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonny Dahman!
After the fight, Jonny Dahman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 58
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Dahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a straight right hand.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dahman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Dahman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dahman as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Dahman tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahman tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it. #T1#
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Dahman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Dahman is working away.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dahman lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dahman, which made it look bad.
Dahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Dahman as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Dahman throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahman is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to stand up but Dahman is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
#T4#
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dahman's temple. #ES#
Dahman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Dahman back against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahman as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Smith has eaten all the pies!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Dahman moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Dahman tries to tie him up.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahman controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Dahman breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dahman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab.
Dahman clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Dahman.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dahman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahman tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dahman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to stand but Dahman has his arm trapped.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahman manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is thwarting Dahman's attempts to control the position.
Dahman is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Dahman is controlling the position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Dahman pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #TD2#
Smith feints and as Dahman raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dahman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Dahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Dahman connects with a knee to the head.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dahman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Dahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Dahman scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dahman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dahman lands a nice looking body kick.
Dahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Dahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dahman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dahman circles away easily
and Dahman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny Dahman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dahman throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dahman!
Dahman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahman.
Nice uppercut lands for Dahman. That snapped Smith's head back.
#TD#
Dahman gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dahman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahman defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dahman from controlling successfully.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith seems keen to control Dahman's posture.#T3#
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith moves forwards but Dahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dahman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dahman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Smith pushes Dahman off looking to stand but Dahman dives back in and keeps control.
Dahman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Dahman sits in half guard.
Smith tries to kick Dahman off but Dahman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dahman trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Dahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dahman, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dahman!
A very excited looking Jonny Dahman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Withers moves into the clinch successfully.
Withers avoids a wild elbow strike from Dahman.#TD#
Withers has hold of one of Dahman's legs. Dahman is fighting the takedown attempt but Withers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Withers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Withers trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Withers stands up over Dahman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Withers lands a couple of elbows.
Withers prevents Dahman from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dahman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Withers cracks Dahman with a solid left hand.
Withers lands a couple of digs.
Dahman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Dahman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Withers chips away with some ground and pound.
Withers with a nice head shot there.
Withers trying to control but Dahman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dahman working for submissions but it's allowed Withers to get to half guard.
Withers 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.
Withers working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Withers stops Dahman from getting back to his feet.
Withers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Withers prevents Dahman from improving his position.
Withers 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.
Withers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Withers winds up and cracks Dahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Withers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahman on the ground.
Withers winds up and cracks Dahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Withers trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Withers lands a nice short elbow.
Dahman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Withers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Withers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahman taking some punishment here, with Withers in his half guard.
Dahman taking some punishment here, with Withers in his half guard.
Withers working Dahman over with strikes.
Dahman has hold of Withers's hands but Withers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Withers lands with a punch from half guard.
Dahman wants to control but Withers is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Withers connects with a nice short shot to Dahman's temple.
Withers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Withers scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Withers working over Dahman with some ground and pound. Dahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Withers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Dahman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahman is looking to improve his position.
Dahman is still in real trouble! Can Withers finish him?
Withers lands with a punch from half guard.
Withers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dahman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Withers scores with a big shot! Dahman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dahman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq Withers!
Shaq Withers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Dahman ducks right into an uppercut from Hill. #CL2#
Hill gets a clinch.
Dahman lands a knee to the body.
Hill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dahman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dahman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Dahman has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Dahman manages to break the clinch.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Dahman drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dahman prevents it.
Dahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Dahman jumps into guard, dragging Hill to the mat.
Hill trying to control but Dahman is working from the bottom.
Dahman looking for a sweep. Not yet Dahman, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Hill is posturing up here but Dahman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hill tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hill has to tap! Slick submission there by Dahman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Dahman!
Jonny Dahman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Dahman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dahman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dahman is nestled in close to Arroyo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arroyo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahman on the ground.
Ground and pound from Dahman.
Dahman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arroyo!
Dahman dominating with strikes here.
Dahman lands a big elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Dahman working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Arroyo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Dahman! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonny Dahman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Yuji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuji content to control rather than advance.
Yuji is thwarting Dahman's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Yuji is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Yuji seems content to control.
It looks like Yuji might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Dahman is trying to stand up here but Yuji is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makoto Yuji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dahman enables Yuji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dahman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yuji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yuji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yuji is continuing to stall.#T2#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yuji drives through with a takedown into Dahman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yuji off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##TD2#
Yuji shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dahman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dahman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dahman goes for a takedown attempt but Yuji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Dahman tries to sprawl but Yuji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuji controlling the action here.
Yuji 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#
Yuji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dahman moves into full guard.
Yuji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dahman 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.#SUB#
Dahman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuji defends it easily.
Yuji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Jonny Dahman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Yuji shoots in and gets a takedown into Dahman's guard.
Yuji sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yuji scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dahman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Yuji landing some decent shots from guard.
Yuji works over Dahman with some ground and pound from guard.
Yuji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yuji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dahman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dahman trying to keep a closed guard but Yuji is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Yuji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dahman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yuji moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dahman is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Yuji taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuji landing a few strikes.
Dahman being controlled for a moment.
Dahman wants to control but Yuji postures up.
Dahman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahman can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dahman closes the distance and pushes Yuji back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Yuji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yuji.
A lull in the action here as Yuji stalls from top position.
Dahman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Yuji seems content to control.
Dahman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yuji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yuji's back!
Yuji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yuji keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Let's hope that Yuji 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.#SUB#
Dahman is looking for a kimura but Yuji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dahman to get the leverage.
Dahman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuji gets full guard.
Yuji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahman is fighting to break Yuji's control of his arms but Yuji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yuji looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dahman trying to control but Yuji is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Dahman clinches. #BC#
Dahman manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Yuji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahman is trying to defend but Yuji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dahman is trying to maintain the position but Yuji is very close to passing his half guard.
Yuji is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yuji.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Makoto Yuji.
I think Yuji 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonny Dahman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dahman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legend 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.
Ground and pound from Dahman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahman is taking a breather. Legend 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.
Legend trying to get back to full guard but Dahman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Legend throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dahman. What's that going to do exactly?
Legend throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dahman. What's that going to do exactly?
Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Legend throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dahman is landing with some decent strikes but Legend is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dahman working the ground and pound effectively.
Dahman controlling his opponent.
Dahman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Legend throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dahman. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahman dominating with strikes here.
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!
Dahman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legend throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dahman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
Legend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dahman landing punches.
Legend flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dahman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legend tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legend is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dahman blocks Legend's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Legend working to try and regain half guard.
Dahman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Legend is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dahman scoring with strikes but Legend is staying in there.
Dahman controlling the position easily from mount.
Legend is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dahman content just to control the position here.
Legend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legend can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Dahman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Legend can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dahman with shots to the head and body - Legend looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dahman lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahman controlling the position easily from mount.
Legend is looking to get to half guard.
Dahman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dahman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dahman landing shots from mount.
Dahman tries to control but Legend wriggling away.
Dahman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahman lands a big elbow. #T3#
Legend throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dahman. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Legend defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dahman.
Dahman tries to control but Legend wriggling away.
Dahman landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Dahman looking to secure an arm triangle but Legend defends it well.
Dahman lands a nice shot to the head.
Legend is looking to improve his position but Dahman isn't that keen on the idea.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Legend is squirming around, avoiding Dahman's attempts to control the action.
Dahman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dahman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dahman landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
Legend is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dahman content just to control the position here.
Legend looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legend throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Dahman looking for a guillotine from mount but Legend is having none of it.
Dahman with shots to the head and body - Legend looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dahman blocks Legend's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dahman controlling from the full mount.
Legend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dahman controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Legend tries to land a strike from the bottom but Dahman has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Legend here! Legend is tapping! Great work there by Dahman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Dahman! |
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