 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Kakongkong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornouhov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakongkong steps away.
Cornouhov is looking to slow Kakongkong down with leg kicks.
Kakongkong tests Cornouhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Gherman Cornouhov has been cut.
Kakongkong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kakongkong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Kakongkong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cornouhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakongkong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cornouhov pinned against the cage. Cornouhov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kakongkong clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornouhov's face.
Cornouhov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov avoids the elbow strike from Kakongkong, against the cage.
Kakongkong tries to stall but Cornouhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Kakongkong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornouhov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off. #BC#
Kakongkong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakongkong swats away the attempt to clinch by Cornouhov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cornouhov checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Kakongkong.
Kakongkong lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornouhov won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Kakongkong blocks the elbow strike.
Kakongkong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cornouhov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kakongkong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornouhov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakongkong can't break the clinch.
Kakongkong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov has Kakongkong pressed against the cage, preventing Kakongkong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cornouhov avoiding damage as Kakongkong throws knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ayo Kakongkong has been cut.
Kakongkong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornouhov is defending well for now.#T3#
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov lands a knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakongkong won't want to take too many of those.
Kakongkong is breathing heavily.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Kakongkong jumps guard.
#SU2#
Cornouhov gets to his feet. Kakongkong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cornouhov clinches with his opponent.
Kakongkong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kakongkong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Cornouhov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakongkong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakongkong's brow.
Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov crunches a lovely knee into Kakongkong's ribcage.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakongkong is trying to break the clinch but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cornouhov scores with a head kick. Kakongkong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been informed that Cornouhov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Cornouhov has closed the distance and engaged Kakongkong in a clinch.
Kakongkong avoiding damage as Cornouhov throws knees to the body.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kakongkong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornouhov stops a takedown attempt from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornouhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakongkong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong trying to control the position but instead, Cornouhov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kakongkong into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Kakongkong struggles to land a body shot inside as Cornouhov controls his hands.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kakongkong managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov.
#T3#
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakongkong won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong blocks the elbow strike.
Kakongkong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kakongkong is trying to break the clinch but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
#T4#
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cornouhov cracks Kakongkong with a good jab.
Kakongkong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cornouhov tries to avoid it but Kakongkong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cornouhov to the ground. Cornouhov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cornouhov connects with a high kick.
Kakongkong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Kakongkong moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong misses with a punch to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Kakongkong tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Cornouhov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakongkong's brow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Kakongkong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakongkong lands an elbow inside.
Kakongkong tries to stall but Cornouhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Kakongkong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cornouhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakongkong is defending well for now.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakongkong missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Ayo Kakongkong's cut is getting worse.
Kakongkong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Kakongkong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it.
Kakongkong is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Cornouhov crunches a lovely knee into Kakongkong's ribcage.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornouhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Ayo Kakongkong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ayo Kakongkong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jeez, Ayo Kakongkong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cornouhov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov!
Gherman Cornouhov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cornouhov tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
Dibiassi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi with a hook.
Cornouhov misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dibiassi there.
Cornouhov moves in looking to clinch but Dibiassi pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Cornouhov. #T1#
Dibiassi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gherman Cornouhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dibiassi cracks a nice hook into Cornouhov's ribs.
Dibiassi is looking to chop away at Cornouhov's legs.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Cornouhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Cornouhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornouhov misses with a left hand
and Dibiassi counters with a left to the body.
Cornouhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cornouhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cornouhov looks to clinch
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dibiassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Cornouhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dibiassi is out of range.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornouhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cornouhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov misses with a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cornouhov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dibiassi! But no joy.
Cornouhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dibiassi's sensitive parts.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornouhov but Cornouhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Cornouhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dibiassi circles away.
Dibiassi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dibiassi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dibiassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cornouhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornouhov wants to clinch.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick from Cornouhov lands but Dibiassi takes it in his stride.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cornouhov misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov is looking to chop away at Dibiassi's legs.
Dibiassi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Cornouhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov avoids a kick to the body.
Cornouhov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornouhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornouhov tries to work over Dibiassi's front leg with a kick but Dibiassi checks it.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi cracks Cornouhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dibiassi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cornouhov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cornouhov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dibiassi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dibiassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cornouhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dibiassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornouhov. Cornouhov obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Dibiassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornouhov ducks right into an uppercut from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
and Cornouhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dibiassi blocks the low kick.
Cornouhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Cornouhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Dibiassi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Dibiassi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Dibiassi tries to throw a body punch but Cornouhov avoids it by throwing Dibiassi back against the cage.
Dibiassi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dibiassi slows down the pace here.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it.#BC2#
Dibiassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Dibiassi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Cornouhov misses with an uppercut.
Dibiassi swinging wildly here.
Dibiassi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornouhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dibiassi checks it well.
A punch combination from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi throws a looping overhand right but Cornouhov ducks down to avoid it.
Cornouhov misses with a low kick.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Cornouhov moved out of range nicely.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornouhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornouhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick but Cornouhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cornouhov feints and then cracks Dibiassi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dibiassi down.
Cornouhov throws a lazy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornouhov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Cornouhov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi moves in close and cracks Cornouhov with a massive right hand! Cornouhov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dibiassi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Dibiassi!
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cornouhov can pounce on him.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green wants to counter with a clinch but Cornouhov pushes him away.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Green looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Green 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green looking for a takedown. #T1#
Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Green tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green wants a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Cornouhov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cornouhov.
Green slips a straight right by Cornouhov.#T2#
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornouhov lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Cornouhov. #CL#
Cornouhov has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornouhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Green takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green is trying to push Cornouhov away but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornouhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cornouhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornouhov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Draymond Green's cut even more.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Green leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Green can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cornouhov loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov thows a leg kick but Green checks it #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornouhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Cornouhov is retaining full guard.
Green is pushing down on Cornouhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cornouhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Cornouhov defends it.
Cornouhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Cornouhov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Green is working for a kimura but Cornouhov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Green trying to control the action but Cornouhov is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornouhov taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cornouhov defending well though. #T3#
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green wants to control the pace but Cornouhov is squirming around nicely.
Green wants to control but instead Cornouhov manages to regain half guard.
Cornouhov tries to kick Green off in order to stand up. Green Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Green tries to advance to mount but can't.
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. #T4##SUB2#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornouhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cornouhov is being controlled here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Cornouhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornouhov stops Green from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cornouhov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draymond Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Draymond Green's cut.
That's time! Cornouhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Cornouhov missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Green won't want to take too many of those.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Cornouhov, against the cage.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornouhov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#T2#
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Draymond Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green tries to circle away but Cornouhov has him pinned against the cage.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov.
#TD2#
Green pulls Cornouhov into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green controlling Cornouhov's posture.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Green has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Cornouhov defends it easily.
Cornouhov prevents Green from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Green is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Cornouhov stands up from Green's guard - Cornouhov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cornouhov circles away.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Green clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov.
Green is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Green advances to half guard.
Cornouhov is trying to stand.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cornouhov!
Green controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gherman Cornouhov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornouhov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov!
A victorious Gherman Cornouhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Tzu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Tzu rushes Cornouhov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tzu manages to pull guard.
Tzu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Tzu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tzu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tzu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Cornouhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornouhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Tzu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cornouhov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tzu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tzu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Tzu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tzu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cornouhov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tzu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sun Tzu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sun Tzu made sure he mentioned Tokzik Dope L.A., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gherman Cornouhov had this to say: 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cornouhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cornouhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Trevin Prince has been cut.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Prince wants to take the fight to the mat but Cornouhov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Prince 's eye.
Prince wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Prince lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prince takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Prince wants the takedown. Cornouhov is fighting it off but Prince persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cornouhov's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cornouhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornouhov is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Cornouhov 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.#T1#
Cornouhov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Cornouhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prince tries to get to full guard but Cornouhov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cornouhov is looking for a kimura here.
Prince is staying active underneath Cornouhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Prince keeping hold of Cornouhov's head, controlling as best he can.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prince won't allow Cornouhov to pass to mount.
Cornouhov is keen to just control but Prince is a slippery customer.
Cornouhov wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prince is looking to get back to is feet but Cornouhov passes into side control.
#T3##SUB#
Cornouhov swings around for an armbar but Prince sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cornouhov's guard.
Prince 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.
It looks like Prince 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.
Cornouhov 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.
Prince cracks Cornouhov with a solid left hand.
Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Prince pushing down on Cornouhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position.
Cornouhov wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Prince is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cornouhov trying to control from the bottom.
Prince seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Prince 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
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 Gherman Cornouhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Prince moves into range and clinches up with Cornouhov.
Cornouhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prince can't get the takedown.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prince changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince is breathing heavily.#T1#
Prince tries a body shot but Cornouhov blocks it.
Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Prince has clasped his hands together around Cornouhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Prince wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Prince is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been informed that Prince has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornouhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prince landing strikes. #SUB2#
Prince is trying to get an arm triangle but Cornouhov is defending well.
Prince landing a few strikes. #T2#
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Prince tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornouhov struggling a bit here.
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Cornouhov prevents Prince from improving position.
Prince trying to control the position but Cornouhov is working away.
Cornouhov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cornouhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position but Prince isn't that keen on the idea.
Prince takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornouhov tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away. #T4#
Prince punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Prince is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cornouhov is surviving well by controlling Prince's body position as best he can.
Prince landing strikes from the mount and Cornouhov is in trouble!
Prince content just to control the position here.
Cornouhov is working to get back to half guard.
Trevin Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prince cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov working to try and regain half guard.
Prince landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevin Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cornouhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Cornouhov is rocked!
Prince fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cornouhov square on the jaw! Damn, Cornouhov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevin Prince!
Trevin Prince bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 50
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Huynh misses the target.
Cornouhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronin Huynh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huynh looks to land a right hand but Cornouhov moved out of range.
Huynh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cornouhov under the eye.
Huynh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huynh misses with a straight right.
Huynh takes a swing at Cornouhov's ribcage but misses.
Huynh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cornouhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornouhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Cornouhov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huynh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornouhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Huynh throws a combination that misses
and Cornouhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cornouhov defending well as Huynh loads up on a big left hand.
Huynh fails to land with a series of punches.
As Huynh backs away, Cornouhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Huynh misses with a looping right.
As Huynh backs away, Cornouhov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huynh lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Cornouhov closes the distance and pushes Huynh back into the cage.
Huynh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Huynh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cornouhov up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huynh.#T2#
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huynh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huynh's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from Huynh.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body.
Huynh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huynh takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Huynh.
Huynh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huynh receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cornouhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huynh's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huynh's brow. #T3#
Huynh is stalling here.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huynh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronin Huynh.
Huynh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornouhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornouhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cornouhov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Huynh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Gherman Cornouhov has been cut.
A slow jab from Huynh misses its intended target.
Cornouhov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huynh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Huynh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov moves to clinch but Huynh breaks away
and Huynh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huynh lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cornouhov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Huynh 's eye.
Huynh blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronin Huynh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gherman Cornouhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Huynh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cornouhov counters with a low kick, right behind Huynh 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Huynh there.
Huynh cracks Cornouhov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cornouhov falls backwards against the cage. Huynh follows up with more strikes that drop Cornouhov to his knees. Huynh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cornouhov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronin Huynh!
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
GOTC FN 1 : Morrison vs Tamura
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Hole misses with a combination
#TD#
and Cornouhov counters with a single leg into guard. Hole didn't expect that. #SU#
Cornouhov gets to his feet. Hole looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cornouhov slips a jab and a cross from Hole.
Cornouhov tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Hole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornouhov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Hole has Cornouhov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornouhov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Dawood Hole has been cut.#T1#
Hole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornouhov keeps control of Hole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hole is trying to maintain a safe position but Cornouhov gets an underhook and turns Hole into the cage.
Cornouhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hole's efforts to push away.#BC#
Cornouhov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornouhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cornouhov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole misses with a double jab.
Cornouhov blocks a head kick by Hole.
Cornouhov attempts a counter takedown but Hole avoids it well and moves away.
Hole looks winded!
Hole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Hole looks to land a left hand but Cornouhov moved out of range nicely.
Dawood Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornouhov dodges the punch combination from Hole.
Cornouhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Cornouhov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cornouhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Hole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cornouhov tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hole doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornouhov circles away.
Hole connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawood Hole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dawood Hole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cornouhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hole can pounce on him.
Hole tries to clinch but Cornouhov is having none of it.
Cornouhov attempts a counter takedown but Hole avoids it well and moves away.
Hole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cornouhov checks it well.
Hole moves in looking to clinch but Cornouhov pushes him off.
Cornouhov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cornouhov counters with a double leg. Hole bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Cornouhov follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gherman Cornouhov!
Our winner, Gherman Cornouhov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dawood Hole was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is, I will come back stronger.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Cornouhov pushes him off.#TD2#
Cornouhov shoots in and gets a takedown into Rush's guard.
Cornouhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Cornouhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cornouhov drops back looking for a leg! Rush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rush manages to kick Cornouhov off! Cornouhov jumps back into Rush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush looking to control.
Cornouhov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush trying to strike off his back.
Rush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cornouhov on the ground.
Cornouhov landing with the ground and pound.
Cornouhov 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##SUB2#
Cornouhov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cornouhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornouhov stops Rush from standing up. #SUB2#
Cornouhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornouhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cornouhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Cornouhov from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornouhov postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.
Cornouhov trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Cornouhov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cornouhov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cornouhov is putting a hurting on Rush here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cornouhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rush tries to bench press Cornouhov off him but Cornouhov keeps the position. #SUB2#
Cornouhov tries for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Cornouhov is putting a hurting on Rush here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3##SUB2#
Cornouhov has hold of Rush's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rush seems comfortable defending it but Cornouhov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rush is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rush is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cornouhov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gherman Cornouhov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gherman Cornouhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
