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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 5
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov stalling the fight.
#BC#
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chan tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan avoids the head kick by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov misses with a leg kick
and Chan counters with a nice body kick.
Ivanov misses the body punch
and Chan counters with a series of strikes. Ivanov will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Chan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ivanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chan wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Chan gets to his feet - Ivanov follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Chan clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Chan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Chan pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Chan tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Chan leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chan clinches.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Chan.
Chan stalls. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georgi Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Chan circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Ivanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan pushes Ivanov away with a front kick.
Chan tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov throws a lazy head kick
and Chan counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chan.#CL2#
Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan stalls.
Chan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ivanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.#T2#
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanov throws a push kick but Chan slaps the foot to one side.
Chan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
As Ivanov backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Chan keeps Ivanov at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Chan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Chan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL2#
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chan tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Chan counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Chan pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivanov letting Chan take a breather here.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.#BC#
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Chan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.#CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Lee Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Georgi Ivanov has been cut.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard.
#SU2#
Ivanov is working an open guard so Chan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Chan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chan circles away.
Ivanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Chan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Chan forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Chan won't allow it.
#T4#
Chan scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Chan.
Chan stalls.
Ivanov letting Chan take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Chan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Grujic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.#CL2#
Grujic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic is controlling him.
Grujic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grujic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grujic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grujic is defending well.
Grujic stalling the fight.
Grujic gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Grujic.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Grujic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grujic stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Grujic.
#TD#
Ivanov pulls guard successfully.
Ivanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov pulls Grujic in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ivanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grujic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov content to stall in guard here.
Grujic can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grujic is trying to stand up here but Ivanov is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grujic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance. #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.
Grujic wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grujic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Grujic dodges an elbow strike from Ivanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grujic throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Grujic.
Grujic working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sava Grujic dominated that round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grujic shoots in but no luck this time.
Grujic dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grujic has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgi Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Grujic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grujic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov, which made it look bad.
Grujic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIvanov.
Grujic has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Grujic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Grujic persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grujic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov throws a low kick but Grujic moves out of range easily.
Grujic ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Grujic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grujic avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Grujic stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic wants to stall.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Grujic avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov wants to break free but Grujic has control.
Grujic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grujic lands a shoulder strike.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Sava Grujic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grujic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov pulls guard. #T2#
Grujic wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Grujic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov pulls Grujic in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grujic's guard. #REVR##T3#
Grujic wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grujic is keeping the position for now.
Grujic wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Grujic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov passes Grujic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Grujic's hands, connecting with Grujic's forehead.
Ivanov throwing shots but Grujic is blocking nicely.
Ivanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Ivanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grujic for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Grujic dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Grujic's head and hops out.
Grujic looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
As Grujic looks to move away, Ivanov throws a big counter combo but Grujic just gets out of the way.
Ivanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ivanov has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grujic walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grujic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grujic off to one side.
Ivanov throws a sloppy head kick and Grujic moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Ivanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Grujic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Grujic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grujic trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Grujic looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Grujic misses with a punch to the body.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Grujic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grujic is pressed up against the cage. Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grujic down to the mat. Grujic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grujic avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grujic pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Grujic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grujic is pushing Ivanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Grujic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grujic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Grujic won't allow it.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Grujic.
Grujic lands with a light punch inside.
Grujic trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Grujic just leaning against Ivanov, taking a breather.
Grujic looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
Grujic misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grujic.
Grujic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Grujic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A short uppercut from Grujic.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grujic lands a nice uppercut.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Grujic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grujic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grujic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Grujic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries to break free but Grujic pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Grujic lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Grujic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grujic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Grujic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grujic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grujic prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Grujic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grujic fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grujic looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grujic has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sava Grujic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grujic 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sava Grujic! |
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