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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kullen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Kullen tries to sprawl but Dean drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean is keen to just control but Kullen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Kullen is defending well.
Dean is looking to advance position but Kullen won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Kullen wants to get back to full guard.
Dean is looking to stall here but Kullen recovers full guard.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Kullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kullen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dean slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dean seems to be working for a kimura but Kullen defends the submission attempt.
Dean wants to pass to mount but Kullen is defending the position.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dean is working for a kimura but Kullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kullen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Dean is trying to control. Kullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Kullen is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dean wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kullen trying to control here.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Kullen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Kullen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Dean trying to control but Kullen is working from the bottom.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dean pushing down on Kullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kullen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dean is working for a kimura but Kullen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dean wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kullen is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kullen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kullen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Dean!
Jimmy Dean gave a mention to Tokzik Dope L.A. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hope as he avoids it easily.
Hope connects with a body shot.
Hope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hope circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hope as Dean shoots in.
Dean goes for a double leg but Hope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hope continues to drive forward.#BC#
Dean breaks the clinch.
Dean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Dean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hope defends it nicely.
Hope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hope tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hope to the ground. Hope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hope lands with a nice body punch.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Hope counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Hope.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Hope counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hope.
Dean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hope finds it's way round the side to connect with Dean's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Hope counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.#T2#
Dean fails with the takedown
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hope tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hope.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Hope cracks a nice hook into Dean's ribs.
Hope's corner calls for a 1-2. Hope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broken Hope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Hope counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Dean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean misses with a takedown
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Hope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hope cracks Dean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimmy Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hope lands a body shot.
Hope scores with a nice right hand.
Hope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hope lands a nice hook to Dean's body. Dean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dean on the side of the head.#ROC2#Dean is rocked!#T4#
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hope rushes Dean with punches - Dean moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dean goes down! Hope follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broken Hope!
In defeat, Jimmy Dean stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank everyone that has stood by me, and I want to let everyone know I will return this is not the end!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera lands a head kick!
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamren Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rivera tries to bench press Dean off him but Dean keeps the position.
Rivera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Dean tries for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Rivera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dean is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rivera is trying to escape and Dean transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rivera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dean! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Dean!
Jimmy Dean made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Dean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Dean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Dean postures up.
#SUB2#
Dean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunter has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Dean has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dean is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hunter rolls with it to try and escape but Dean cranks on the arm and Hunter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Dean! |
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